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:
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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 orientation.
- Ability to connect, build rapport, and engage with customers; bilingual a plus.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding instructions.
- Operate POS equipment and coach others (Cashier Only).
- Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier Only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order systems (Cashier Only).
- Passionate about outdoor hobbies and skills (Outdoor Enthusiast Only).
- Meet federal and state requirements for firearm transactions (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Qualify for FOID card (Illinois only, Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Use basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Provide prompt, friendly service.
- Emergency response procedures knowledge.
- 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.
- Acceptable hearing and vision to perform duties.
- Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Walking, reaching, talking frequently; sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling occasionally.
- Lifting up to 10 pounds constantly, up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Standing, handling, and repetitive motions regularly.
- Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Part-time position available.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, respecting all protected categories by law.