Seasonal Store Team Member — Fast-Paced Retail Fun

Academy Sports + Outdoors; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

20% Academy discount

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Illinois is hiring Store Team Members to help customers find gear and ring up sales during our busiest season.

You will assist in sales, cashiering, merchandising, and receiving, while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service and keeping pricing and signage accurate. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a customer-first attitude in a fast-paced retail environment.

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

• Assist customers in sales, cashier, merchandising, and receiving.
• Move around store to support busy season and improve service, sales, and store readiness.
• Ensure pricing and signage are accurate throughout shifts.
• Keep merchandise organized and areas ready to serve customers

Skills

Customer relations

Cashier

Retail

Operations

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Illinois is hiring Store Team Members to help customers find gear and ring up sales during our busiest season.

You will assist in sales, cashiering, merchandising, and receiving, while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service and keeping pricing and signage accurate. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a customer-first attitude in a fast-paced retail environment.