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 Experience:
- Previous related work experience preferred.
- Operating POS equipment, symbol, and telephone preferred (Cashier Only).
- Supporting operations to drive 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 skills.
- Ability to connect and build rapport with customers, bilingual skills a plus.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret safety and operational documents.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding instructions.
- Operate POS, symbol, and telephone (Cashier Only).
- Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier Only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing (Cashier Only).
- Passionate about outdoor hobbies and skills (Outdoor Enthusiast Only).
- Meet federal and state firearm transaction requirements (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Qualify for FOID card (Illinois only, Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member Only).
- Use basic tools and equipment.
- Provide prompt, friendly service.
- Understand emergency procedures.
- Strong situational awareness skills.
Responsibilities:
Refer to the full job descriptions linked above for detailed responsibilities.
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, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
- Lift up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Stand, handle, and use fingers repetitively.
- Visual abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
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 protected category.