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 essential to customer service in any Academy store. They are responsible for ensuring fast, friendly service, helping customers navigate the wide range of products, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and our mission.
Available Positions
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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
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice preferred (Asset Protection Team Member only).
Work Experience:
- Previous related experience preferred.
- Experience with POS systems, symbols, and phones preferred (Cashier only).
- Experience supporting operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
- At least 4 years of outdoor hobbies, interests, and skills; fishing and hunting experience preferred (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- CPR and First Responder certifications are a plus (Asset Protection only).
- Loss Prevention or Criminal Justice background is a plus (Asset Protection only).
Skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to connect and build rapport with customers, including bilingual abilities a plus.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow safety and operational documents.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding written or diagrammed instructions.
- Operate POS, symbols, and phones (Cashier only).
- Ability to write routine reports (Cashier only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order systems (Cashier only).
- Passion for outdoor hobbies and skills such as fishing, hunting, shooting, and camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- Must meet legal requirements for firearms sales (Fishing and Hunting only).
- Ability to use basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Strong situational awareness skills.
Responsibilities
See detailed job descriptions for each position.
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Flexible working hours, 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, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling.
- Lift up to 10 pounds constantly, up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Stand, handle, and use hands and fingers repetitively.
- Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our website.