Sports Store Leadership Trainee — Part-Time Growth Path

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee merchandise discount

Ticket discounts to attractions/events

Employee referral program

Paid sick leave

Dental/medical insurance

401k/Roth IRA

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods in California is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. This entry-level position offers a structured training program designed to prepare you for higher management, with hands-on duties and leadership opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will receive comprehensive training, work with a versatile team, and pursue promotion through a clear 6–18 month path while benefiting from flexible scheduling and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded with solid customer service background.
• Entry-level trainee program lasts 6–18 months with promotion to higher management.
• Well-defined training to develop management capabilities and leadership within store.

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 with company policies.
• Set promotional signage.
• Retrieve merchandise from stockroom as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures.
• Train newly hired associates.
• Direct sales and cashier teams within the store.
• Inventory control and loss-prevention enforcement.
• Enforce all company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Sporting goods knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods in California is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee for a part-time role. This entry-level position offers a structured training program designed to prepare you for higher management, with hands-on duties and leadership opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will receive comprehensive training, work with a versatile team, and pursue promotion through a clear 6–18 month path while benefiting from flexible scheduling and employee perks.