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 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).
- Supporting people and processes to drive operational 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 orientation.
- Ability to connect, build rapport, and engage with customers, possibly bilingual.
- Effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
- Proficiency with basic math and understanding instructions.
- Operate POS, symbol, and telephone equipment (Cashier only).
- Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier only).
- Knowledge of inventory software and order systems (Cashier only).
- Passionate about outdoor hobbies like fishing, hunting, camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
- Meet federal and state requirements for firearm transactions (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Qualify for FOID card in Illinois (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
- Use basic tools and equipment.
- Provide friendly, prompt customer service.
- Emergency response knowledge.
- Strong situational awareness.
Responsibilities:
See detailed job descriptions via the provided links.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Normal hearing and vision to perform duties.
- Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
- Frequent walking, reaching, talking; occasional sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling.
- Lift up to 10 pounds constantly; up to 60 pounds occasionally.
- Stand, handle, and perform repetitive motions regularly.
- Specific vision abilities required.
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.