Store Team Member

Academy Sports; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic workplace where your passion for sports and the outdoors can shine! As a vital part of the team, you'll engage with customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service and assistance in navigating our diverse offerings. Whether you're helping customers find the right gear or managing inventory, your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and store success. This established industry player values hard work and commitment, providing a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. If you're ready to make a difference and share your love for outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for most positions.
• Criminal Justice degree preferred for Asset Protection roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly customer service and assist customers.
• Work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Computations

Situational Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

Tools

POS Equipment

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 an essential part of customer service in any Academy store. He/she is responsible for ensuring fast, friendly customer service, navigating the abundance of choices Academy has to offer, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and Academy’s Mission.

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
• eCommerce Fulfillment Team Member

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (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)
• 4+ years of personal experience with outdoor hobbies, interests, and skill sets; 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 our customers.
• Effective problem solving and communication with customers and team members.
• Ability to execute multiple tasks with superior organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Proficiently use basic mathematical computations and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Provide prompt, friendly customer service to all team members and customers.
• Strong situational awareness and observation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Please see job description for more details.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Ability to work flexible schedules such as nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Frequently required to walk, reach, and talk.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
• Constantly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
• Constantly stand, handle, use fingers to grasp and use repetitive motions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.