Seasonal Sports & Outdoors Store Team Member

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Store Team Member to assist customers, manage sales and cashier duties, and support merchandising and receiving tasks. You’ll work across store operations during busy seasons with attention to detail and a passion for sports and outdoor gear.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, basic math, and computer/POS proficiency, with a team-first attitude and willingness to learn. Flexible schedule and physical stamina are valuable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous related work experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to a wide range of processes and procedures.
• Engaging customer service skills supported by effective listening and speaking.
• Basic math skills and the ability to understand instructions through reading and writing.
• Proficiency using a handheld or desktop computer, point-of-sale equipment, and a telephone.
• Ability to learn and recall Academy products and services, understand customer needs, and provide assistance.
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed.

Responsibilities

• Help customers enjoy their store visits during peak season by being friendly, efficient, and productive.
• Support customers in sales, cashier, merchandising, and receiving roles to gain a broad view of store operations.
• Contribute to service quality, sales, store readiness, and overall customer experience.
• Move where the store and customers need support, assist in finding products, completing transactions, and keeping pricing/signage accurate.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Computer literacy

POS systems

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS equipment

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Store Team Member to assist customers, manage sales and cashier duties, and support merchandising and receiving tasks. You’ll work across store operations during busy seasons with attention to detail and a passion for sports and outdoor gear.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, basic math, and computer/POS proficiency, with a team-first attitude and willingness to learn. Flexible schedule and physical stamina are valuable.