Assistant Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions &

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

401k / Roth IRA

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Burien, WA is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. You will support store operations, provide customer service, assist with opening and closing procedures, and mentor new hires under supervision.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a clear path to higher management for energetic, sports-minded individuals. Candidates should be 21+, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and/or applicable math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies.
• Setting promotional signage.
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store.
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies.
• Enforcement of all company policies.
• Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Flexibility scheduling

E-Verify eligibility

Light lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Burien, WA is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. You will support store operations, provide customer service, assist with opening and closing procedures, and mentor new hires under supervision.

This entry-level program lasts 6–18 months with a clear path to higher management for energetic, sports-minded individuals. Candidates should be 21+, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.