Store Manager Trainee — Part-Time with Growth Path

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Employee Merchandise Discount

Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions

Employee Referral Program

Paid Sick Leave

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee (Part-time) to join our neighborhood store team. This entry-level role includes a structured training program and path to advancement within store management.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, customer service excellence, and operational duties. You will perform opening/closing tasks, staff guidance, merchandising, and daily store operations in a dynamic retail environment.

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
• Flexible Scheduling
• Upon accepting a position, 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 additional duties as assigned by management

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation in Corona, CA is seeking an Assistant Manager Trainee (Part-time) to join our neighborhood store team. This entry-level role includes a structured training program and path to advancement within store management.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, customer service excellence, and operational duties. You will perform opening/closing tasks, staff guidance, merchandising, and daily store operations in a dynamic retail environment.