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 the wide range of products, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and the company'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.
- Experience operating POS equipment, symbol, and telephone preferred (Cashier only).
- Experience supporting people and processes to drive operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
- 4+ years of personal 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, build rapport, and engage with customers, especially those interested in sports and outdoor pursuits; bilingual skills are a plus.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, instructions, plan-o-grams, and manuals.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding instructions in various formats.
- Operate and train others on POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only).
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems (Cashier only).
- Passion and knowledge of outdoor hobbies like fishing, hunting, shooting, and camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- Must meet federal and state requirements for firearm transactions (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Must qualify for and maintain FOID card (Illinois only, 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:
See detailed job descriptions for each position.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexibility to work 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, and perform physical tasks as described.
- Lift up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Stand, handle, and perform repetitive motions regularly.
- Specific vision abilities required.
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.