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 to customer service in any Academy store. They are responsible for ensuring fast, friendly service, helping customers navigate the wide range of products, and impacting customer satisfaction, store profitability, and our 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).
- In-direct support of people and processes to drive operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
- 4+ years of personal outdoor experience preferred, including fishing and hunting (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 customers, especially those interested in outdoor sports; bilingual skills are a plus.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to read and follow safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
- Proficiency in basic math and understanding instructions.
- Operate and train others on POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only).
- Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems (Cashier only).
- Passionate about outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting, shooting, 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 response procedures.
- Strong situational awareness and observation skills.
Responsibilities:
See detailed job description for more information.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexible working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Good hearing and vision to perform job duties.
- Adhere to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Frequently walk, reach, and talk; occasionally sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, and pull.
- 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 available.
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.