Store Team Member

Academy Sports + Outdoors; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values hard work and commitment in a vibrant retail environment. As a Store Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service while helping customers navigate a wide range of sports and outdoor products. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. If you have a passion for outdoor activities and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Previous related work experience preferred.
• CPR and First Responder certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fast, friendly service for customers.
• Impact customer satisfaction and store profitability.

Skills

Excellent customer service orientation

Effective problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual skills

Basic mathematics proficiency

Ability to operate POS equipment

Knowledge of inventory software

Passion for outdoor hobbies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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 essential for 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).
• Support of people and processes to drive operational excellence and sales targets (Cashier only).
• 4+ years of outdoor hobbies, interests, and skills; fishing and hunting 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 and build rapport with customers; bilingual skills a plus.
• Effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow safety and operational documents.
• Proficiency with basic mathematics and understanding instructions.
• Operate POS equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only).
• Write routine reports and correspondence (Cashier only).
• Knowledge of inventory software and order systems (Cashier only).
• Passionate about outdoor hobbies and skills such as fishing, hunting, shooting, camping (Outdoor Enthusiast only).
• Must meet legal requirements for firearm transactions and FOID card (Fishing and Hunting Sales Team Member only).
• Use of basic hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Provide friendly customer service.
• Emergency response procedures.
• Situational awareness and observation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Refer to detailed job descriptions linked above.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Acceptable hearing and vision levels.
• Adherence to work hours, policies, and rules.
• Ability to walk, reach, talk, sit, climb, and perform physical tasks.
• Lift up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Stand, handle, and use fingers repetitively.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustments.

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 other protected categories.