Join Our Team at Academy Sports + Outdoors
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 for providing excellent customer service in any Academy store. They are responsible for ensuring a fast, friendly shopping experience, helping customers navigate our wide range of products, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and our mission.
Job Descriptions:
Click the links below to see detailed job descriptions for each position:
- 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 degree in Criminal Justice preferred (Asset Protection Team Member only).
Work Experience:
- Previous related work experience preferred.
- Experience operating POS systems, symbol, and telephone preferred (Cashier only).
- Experience supporting operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
- At least 4 years of personal experience with outdoor hobbies; 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 with customers, build rapport, and engage with community through sports and outdoor pursuits; bilingual skills are a plus.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety and operation instructions.
- Proficiency with basic math and understanding written or diagrammed instructions.
- Experience with POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only).
- Ability to write routine reports and manage inventory software (Cashier only).
- Passion for outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting, and camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- Must meet legal requirements for firearm transactions and FOID card (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Proficiency with basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Provide prompt, friendly customer service.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Strong situational awareness and observation skills.
Responsibilities:
Refer to detailed job descriptions for specific responsibilities.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Good hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Ability to walk, reach, talk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift up to 60 pounds, and perform repetitive motions.
- Specific vision abilities required.
Part-time position.
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.