Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our Purpose is to make it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and outdoors. Our Store Team Members are an essential part of customer service in any Academy store. They are responsible for ensuring fast, friendly customer service, helping customers navigate the wide range of products Academy offers, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and Academy's Mission.
Job Description:
Click the link(s) below to see each position's full job description:
- Sales Team Member Positions:
- Outdoor Enthusiast
- Sales Team Member Apparel
- Sales Team Member Fishing and Hunting
- Sales Team Member Footwear
- Sales Team Member Sports
- Store Cashier
- Logistics/Merchandising/Operations Positions:
- Asset Protection Team Member
- Custodian
- Inventory Control Team Member
- Merchandising Team Member
- Receiving Team Member
Education:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice preferred (Asset Protection Team Member Only).
Work Experiences:
- Previous related work experience preferred.
- Operating POS equipment, symbol, and telephone preferred (Cashier Only).
- Supporting people and processes to drive operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier Only).
- 4+ years of outdoor hobbies, interests, and skills; fishing and hunting experience preferred (Outdoor Enthusiast Only).
- CPR and First Responder certification is a plus (Asset Protection Team Member Only).
- Loss Prevention or Criminal Justice background is a plus (Asset Protection Team Member Only).
Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to connect and build rapport with customers, including bilingual abilities as a plus.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
- Proficiency with basic math and understanding instructions.
- Operate POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier Only).
- Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier Only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing (Cashier Only).
- Passion for outdoor hobbies and skills, e.g., fishing, hunting, shooting, camping (Outdoor Enthusiast Only).
- Meet federal and state requirements for firearm transactions (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Maintain FOID card requirements (Illinois only, Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Use basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Provide prompt, friendly service to team members and customers.
- Understand emergency response procedures.
- Strong situational awareness and observation skills.
Responsibilities:
Please see the detailed job description for more information.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Good hearing and vision to perform duties.
- Adhere to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Frequently walk, reach, and talk; occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, and pull.
- Lift up to 10 pounds constantly, up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Stand, handle, and use fingers repetitively.
- Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Part-time.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.