Shoe Runner Associate

Scheels; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Roth options

Associate discounts

Full health coverage (medical, HSA,, I

Job summary

Scheels in Rapid City, SD is seeking a part-time Shoe Department Associate to assist in retrieving items, processing returns, and guiding customers with a friendly, proactive approach.

You will support Men’s, Women’s, and Youth footwear areas, ensure devices are ready, and coordinate with shop managers to address urgent needs. A high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months retail experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months of related retail/sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve shoes from back stocks and move to staging area.
• Process unpurchased items and returns to correct locations.
• Assist in Men’s, Women’s, and Youth shoe departments as needed.
• Proactively engage customers with a warm, welcoming demeanor and offer immediate assistance
• Ensure all necessary technology and devices are prepped and functional prior to the start of each shift
• Partner with Specialty Shop Managers to identify and address urgent department needs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present information clearly to customers and team members
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all levers of the organization
• The ability to perform basic calculations
• Ability to work assigned schedule, which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Rapid City Scheels
1225 Eglin St
Rapid City, SD 57701, 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

Compensation:

$15

Schedule:

Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available two weekends a month. Average hours per week is 10-20.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively retrieve shoes from back stocks and transport them to the staging area for sales associates
• Process unpurchased items and customer returns to their correct locations while maintaining an organized work environment to ensure inventory accuracy
• Assist in Men’s, Women’s, and Youth shoe departments as needed
• Proactively engage customers with a warm, welcoming demeanor and offer immediate assistance
• Ensure all necessary technology and devices are prepped and functional prior to the start of each shift
• Partner closely with Specialty Shop Managers to identify and address urgent department needs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present information clearly to customers and team members
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all levers of the organization
• The ability to perform basic calculations
• Ability to work assigned schedule, which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, or general education degree (GED), preferred
• 1-3 months of related retail/sales experience, preferred

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.

Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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.

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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