Retail Rock Climbing Associate

Dick's Sporting Goods; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Climbing Associate to lead engagement and training for teammates and customers in all aspects of climbing. You will monitor climbing activities, supervise the rock wall operations, and maintain safety standards in collaboration with store leadership.

The role emphasizes delivering top-tier customer service, sharing product knowledge, and teaching climbing techniques to climbers of all ages. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Climbing certification required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Drive engagement, training and education programs for teammates and customers in climbing.
• Monitor climbing activities and assist climbers.
• Oversee daily rock wall operations under the Lead and Assistant Store Manager.
• Uphold company service and selling standards to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide consultative product knowledge and instructional climbing lessons when needed.
• Maintain safety standards, signage, inventory and replenishment in the climbing area.
• Support team-building events at the rock wall with guides.
• Identify and address safety concerns with climbing equipment.

Skills

Retail experience

Climbing certification

Age 18+

Job description

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

Role Responsibilities

As a Climbing Associate, you will drive the engagement, training and educational programs for both teammates and customer in all aspects of climbing. As a climbing associate, you are responsible for monitoring climbing activities and providing assistance to climbers. You will direct the workflow and oversee the daily operations of the climb department under the direction of the Lead within your department and the Assistant Store Manager. Additional responsibilities include driving results, ensuring Company standards, and assisting in other operations as needed.

• Responsible for driving the highest level of customer service within the department while engaging in behaviors that are in-line with company's service and selling standards.
• Ensure the customer experience includes product experts who provide consultative advice while demonstrating excellent product knowledge.
• Instruct climbing techniques for explores of all ages and experience levels.
• Teach instructional lessons as needed or requested.
• Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation, showcasing the best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods through following established floor sets, signing requirements, price changes, replenishment and recovery processes, in-stock, etc.
• Assist Climbing lead with team-building events at the rock wall with guides.

Operations

• Identify and correct any safety concerns with the rock wall and climbing equipment by maintaining Company loss prevention standards and controls.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all Company information.
• Create an inclusive store environment where everyone (teammates and customer) feels welcome, safe, and is treated with respect.
• Take an all-hands-on-deck approach to support the team across the store.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Physical Security & Safety

• Assist in creating, maintaining and ensuring compliance of safety related standard operating procedures for the building, service areas, climbing wall and field.
• Ensures the safety and security of teammates, athletes and property per local regulations.
• Ensure all certifications are completed and up to date.

Teammate Traits

Our traits set the bar as to what great teammates look like. They define the behaviors that can drive our business while ensuring a great teammate and athlete experience. Here are the traits we look for in our store teammates:

• Ensures Accountability
• Customer-Focus
• Collaborative
• Instills Trust
• Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities
• Action-Oriented

Qualifications

• Prior retail experience preferred
• Climbing certification required
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to comply with applicable labor laws and job-specific requirements.

Targeted Pay Range: $14.00 - $21.00. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.