Sports Store Assistant Manager Trainee - Growth Path

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Merchandise discount

Attractions discounts

Employee referral program

Paid sick leave

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. The position focuses on leadership development, customer service, and store operations in a fast-paced environment.

As a trainee, you will receive structured training and opportunities for promotion to higher management. The role emphasizes team leadership, stocking, merchandising, and daily store functions while supporting a dynamic retail experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus.
• Must possess High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Exam.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E-Verify.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store.
• Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
• Recommend products and suggest add-on sales.
• Merchandising and compliance of all company policies.
• Setting promotional signage.
• Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Training newly hired associates.
• Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store.
• Inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies.
• Enforcement of all company policies.
• Performs or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. The position focuses on leadership development, customer service, and store operations in a fast-paced environment.

As a trainee, you will receive structured training and opportunities for promotion to higher management. The role emphasizes team leadership, stocking, merchandising, and daily store functions while supporting a dynamic retail experience.