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Assistant Manager - Part-time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Employee Purchase Discount
Employee Referral Program
flexible schedule
Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events
Dental Insurance
Medical insurance
Savings and profit-sharing plan

Job Description

Big 5 Sporting Goods is a prominent retail chain with over 400 stores located throughout the western United States. For more than 60 years, Big 5 Sporting Goods has built a reputation as the neighborhood store that equips customers for all their sports and outdoor activities. The company prides itself on having a team of highly talented individuals who are passionate about sports and customer service, fostering a culture of excellence and community engagement. As a retail establishment specializing in sporting goods, Big 5 provides a wide range of products to meet the needs of sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike, making it a trusted destination for quality and service.

The Part-time Assistant Manager role at Big 5 Sporting Goods presents an excellent career opportunity for individuals who are energetic, sports-minded, and eager to develop leadership skills within the retail industry. This position supports store management by providing direction, training, and guidance to sales and cashier associates, ensuring a positive customer shopping experience. The Assistant Manager will be involved in critical store operations including opening and closing procedures, merchandising, inventory control, and enforcing company policies to maintain high standards of compliance and store performance.

This role is ideal for candidates who are enthusiastic about sports and have a solid background in customer service or education related to retail management. Big 5 offers a well-defined training program designed to equip the Assistant Manager with the knowledge and skills necessary for advancement within the company’s management structure. Individuals in this role will gain hands-on experience in supervisory duties, customer interaction, and operational tasks that contribute directly to store success and customer satisfaction.

The position is part-time, providing a flexible schedule that accommodates various lifestyles and commitments. In California, the pay scale ranges from $19.00 to $20.60 per hour depending on the store location. Big 5 Sporting Goods also values its employees by offering a variety of benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401k savings and profit-sharing plan, employee purchase discounts, and ticket discounts to top attractions and events. The company’s commitment to privacy and compliance is reflected in its adherence to the California Consumer Privacy Act.

Joining Big 5 Sporting Goods as a Part-time Assistant Manager means becoming part of a supportive and dynamic team that values teamwork, professional growth, and community service. Candidates who are motivated to advance their careers in retail management and have a passion for sports and outdoor activities will find this role rewarding and challenging, with ample opportunities for personal development and upward mobility within the organization.

Job Requirements

  • Must meet minimum qualifications
  • ability to perform opening and closing store procedures
  • basic knowledge of merchandising and inventory control
  • strong customer service skills
  • availability to work flexible schedules
  • ability to enforce company policies
  • effective communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic and energetic sports-minded individual
  • solid customer service background
  • educational paths well-suited for retail or sports industry
  • experience in supervising or training associates preferred
  • strong communication and leadership skills
  • ability to work flexible hours

Job Duties

  • Opening and closing of the store
  • performing customer sales and service
  • directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store
  • training newly hired associates
  • merchandising and compliance of all company policies
  • answering customer inquiries from telephone calls
  • setting promotional signage
  • enforcement of all company policies
  • learning and providing product descriptions
  • proposing add-on sales
  • checking and retrieving merchandise from storage areas
  • organizing, restocking, and cleaning merchandise on the sales floor
  • inventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policies
  • other duties as assigned by management and supervision

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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