Store Team Member

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values hard work and growth! As a Store Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in customer service, ensuring a friendly shopping experience while impacting store profitability. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a skilled cashier, your contributions will help customers enjoy more sports and outdoor activities. This role offers flexible schedules and opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about sports and the outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Previous related work experience preferred.
• CPR and First Responder certification is a plus for Asset Protection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fast, friendly customer service.
• Help customers navigate the wide range of products.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Skills

Basic Math Proficiency

Knowledge of Inventory Software

Outdoor Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Tools

POS Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

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, 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).
• Support of 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 orientation.
• Ability to connect, build rapport, and engage with customers, with bilingual skills as a plus.
• Effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
• Proficiency with basic math and understanding instructions in various formats.
• Operate and train others on POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier Only).
• Routine report and correspondence writing (Cashier Only).
• Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems (Cashier Only).
• Passion and expertise in outdoor hobbies and skills (Outdoor Enthusiast Only).
• Must meet federal and state requirements for firearm transactions (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
• Must qualify for FOID card in Illinois (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
• Proficiency with basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
• Frequent walking, reaching, talking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
• Lift up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Stand, handle, and use fingers repeatedly.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment.

Part-time employment.

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.