Bow Technician Full Time

Scheels All Sports, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

Scheels All Sports, Inc. in Springfield, IL seeks an Archery Specialist to help customers, set up bows with accessories, tune and repair gear, and assist with trade-ins. You will keep your workspace neat and participate in product training sessions.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED (or 3 months related experience) and safety-focused mindset. Compensation starts at $23.00 hourly with flexible scheduling and ~42 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 3 months related experience.
• Experience with bows, archery equipment is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with customers and explain repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Carefully follow customer requests while ensuring safety requirements.
• Set up bows with accessories.
• Tune bows and perform repairs.
• String bows and perform related maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and back stock area.
• Attend product knowledge trainings when required.
• Answer questions about location, price, and use of merchandise.
• Stock shelves and assist with trade-ins.

Skills

Archery bow setup

Bow tuning

Bow repair

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 months related experience

Job description

Springfield Scheels
3801 S MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62711, USA

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities:

• Carefully follow instructions per the specific requests of the customer, while maintaining safety requirements
• Service bows include:
• Setting up bows with accessories
• Tuning Bows
• Repair of bows
• Stringing bows
• Communicate the process of repair and suggestions for ongoing maintenance
• Maintain an orderly and immaculate appearance of personal workspace, archery bench, back stock space, and surrounding areas
• Attend sales and product knowledge training meetings when required
• Be knowledgeable to answer questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise
• Stock shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise
• Contact vendors to order and follow up on repair part orders
• Assist with customer trade-ins

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 3 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to also exert up to 50 - 80 lbs of pulling force regularly.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Compensation/Schedule:

Compensation for this position starts at $23.00 hourly. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 8:00am-9:00pm Monday through Saturday and 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, holidays. Average hours per week is 42 hours. Typical schedule includes a set day off during the week, set night to close during the week and every other weekend rotation.

Benefits:

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.) Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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