Retail Associate, PT - Nike Thornton

Nike; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts up to 50% off for you and/or

Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year

Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Parental & Family Leaves; Short and/Or

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Financial Coaching and Education

Commuter Benefits

Mental and Emotional Health Benefits

Child Development Support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nike in Thornton, CO seeks a Nike Retail Associate (Athlete) to deliver the Just Do It store experience. You guide customers to the right gear, share product details, and help shoppers move, dream, and dare.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll need flexible retail availability, strong service orientation, and teamwork to meet store goals. Nike offers store perks, benefits, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• You lead with service and guide the consumer to gear that elevates performance.
• You fuel the day’s momentum with product knowledge and goal orientation.
• You build connection with customers and teammates, bringing energy to the store.
• You bring integrity to every moment, upholding high standards and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to shoppers in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and guide purchase decisions.
• Assist in achieving store goals and maintaining store appearance and operations.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth store operations and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

This posting is anticipated to close on October 25, 2026.

Lace Up as a Nike Retail Associate / Athlete

As a Nike Retail Associate - known as Athletes - you bring the “Just Do It” mindset to life. You serve like a pro to help our consumers discover the product that inspires them - from living rooms to locker rooms - to move, dream, and dare. You’re in the store building brand trust and loyalty, but you don’t do it alone.

We play in a fast-paced, high traffic environment, across store zones and consumer needs, but there’s no ego. We’re one team, showing up with optimism and hunger for the collective win. The goal is to serve our consumer and provide them with the ultimate Nike store experience. Are you up for it?

The starting hourly rate for this position isㅤ$19.00

Committing to your hours of availability and maintaining flexibility within those hours is a core component of retail employment. Standard shifts are generally scheduled between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM of the store's timezone. Overnight positions may work shifts between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM of the store's timezone. Specific schedules will vary by location, season, and business demands. Shifts are scheduled based on store needs and your employment type.

Depending on store needs, managers will make every effort to schedule shifts within your provided availability, business needs may occasionally require you to work outside of those hours. Additionally, from time to time, business needs may require you to provide additional or different availability.

Retail Expected Hours

• Full Time: 32-40 hours/week
• Part Time: 14-29 hours/week
• Seasonal: Up to 40 hours/week based on business need
• Part Time Under: 5-15 hours/week

Be Rewarded for a Job Well Done

• Discounts up to 50% off for you and eligible family members, from Nike, Converse, and Jordan
• Tuition Assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year (Eligibility Varies)
• Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay(Eligibility Varies)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance(Eligibility Varies)
• Parental & Family Leaves; Short and Long-Term Disability (Eligibility Varies)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Eligibility Varies)
• 401(k) Plan (Eligibility Varies)
• Financial Coaching and Education Benefits (Eligibility Varies)
• Commuter Benefits
• Mental and Emotional Health Benefits
• Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits (Eligibility Varies)
• Employee Assistance Program

Who We’re Looking For

Information about benefits can be found here.

• You lead with service. You understand and obsess the consumer’s needs, then guide them to the gear that elevates their performance.
• You fuel the day’s momentum. You know the product, honor the details, and keep the store sharp. You hit your goals and move with purpose.
• You build connection. You show up for the consumer and your teammates. You bring the energy of sport, share your knowledge, and create a space where everyone feels seen and supported.
• You bring integrity to every moment. You meet our elevated standards, communicate honestly, and model reliability in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on department and store/company needs.
• Physical requirements may include the ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be at least 18
• Relocation support and work authorization assistance are not available for this role.