Assistant Manager Trainee — Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Big-5-Sporting-Goods; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions &

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental, Medical Insurance

Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan – 401k

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role aimed at sports-minded individuals. The position includes a structured training program, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for promotion to higher management.

The entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, with a fast-paced retail environment and strong focus on customer service. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to develop within a dynamic team, with a schedule that supports flexible

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Math/basic numerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role aimed at sports-minded individuals. The position includes a structured training program, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities for promotion to higher management.

The entry-level program lasts 6–18 months, with a fast-paced retail environment and strong focus on customer service. Candidates should be enthusiastic, energetic, and ready to develop within a dynamic team, with a schedule that supports flexible