Assistant Coach & Team Leader - Sports Retail

Rally House; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally House in Westland, MI, is seeking an Assistant Coach to act as the Assistant Store Manager. You will support store performance, coach and train staff, and ensure guest-focused operations.

This role blends people leadership with day-to-day store execution, reporting to the Head Coach and helping drive sales and customer satisfaction. Availability includes daytime, evenings, weekends, and seasonal events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in retail.
• 1+ year in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• People Partner with the Head Coach to attract, hire, and onboard talent.
• Lead ongoing training and development plans for team members.
• Coach performance, document feedback, and support corrective actions.
• Build engagement through recognition, communication, and follow-up.
• Operations Own execution of operational standards and routines.
• Validate Playbook adherence through observation and walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cash handling, and policy standards.
• Act as operational leader-on-duty in the Head Coach’s absence.
• Merchandising Lead execution of visual directives and seasonal transitions.
• Ensure fixture flow and product placement drive sales and ease of shopping.
• Maintain store organization and back-of-house standards.
• Coach Team Captains and Teammates on visual expectations.
• Service Own service execution and customer experience standards.
• Observe the store through the customer lens and adjust in real time.
• Resolve complex customer concerns and ensure follow-up.
• Reinforce consistency of service behaviors across all shifts.
• Results Support payroll planning and labor optimization.
• Analyze store performance and take action to improve results.
• Lead execution of special events and hot markets.
• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Delegation

Sports retail passion

Coaching

Store operations

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Rally House in Westland, MI, is seeking an Assistant Coach to act as the Assistant Store Manager. You will support store performance, coach and train staff, and ensure guest-focused operations.

This role blends people leadership with day-to-day store execution, reporting to the Head Coach and helping drive sales and customer satisfaction. Availability includes daytime, evenings, weekends, and seasonal events.