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 delivering excellent customer service in any Academy store. They are responsible for ensuring fast, friendly service, guiding customers through our wide range of products, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and our mission.
Job Descriptions:
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
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 work experience preferred.
- Experience operating POS equipment, symbol, and telephone preferred (Cashier only).
- Experience supporting operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
- At least 4 years of personal outdoor hobbies and skills, with 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, with bilingual skills as a plus.
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to read and follow safety and operational documents.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding instructions.
- Experience using POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only).
- Ability to write routine reports (Cashier only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing (Cashier only).
- Passion and expertise in outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting, shooting, and camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- Must comply with federal and state firearm transaction laws (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Must qualify for FOID card in Illinois (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Experience with basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
- Prompt, friendly customer service skills.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Strong situational awareness and observation skills.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Good hearing and vision to perform duties.
- Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Ability to walk, reach, talk, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision requirements 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 other protected category.