Shoe Runner - Part Time

SCHEELS is a prominent leader in the sporting goods industry, renowned for offering the largest selection of sports brands in America. With a commitment to delivering unmatched customer service, SCHEELS creates a dynamic retail environment filled with world-class brands and special attractions, making it a top destination for sports, fitness, fashion, and outdoor enthusiasts. Their expansive product range caters to all ages and interests, from casual athletes to professional sportspeople, ensuring a comprehensive and rewarding shopping experience. As a company, SCHEELS prides itself on fostering a strong culture of mentorship and professional development, empowering associates through extensive business and product training to become experts in their field. This approach not only enriches the customer experience but also promotes growth and learning within the team. The company's dedication to excellence is reflected in their focus on employee ownership values, which emphasize accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and integrity. These principles create a supportive work environment where each associate is motivated to deliver a personalized WOW customer experience every time, making SCHEELS a truly engaging place to work.

The role available at SCHEELS is designed for individuals who are passionate about sports, footwear, and customer service. This position involves managing the shoe departments, including Men’s, Women’s, and Youth shoes, by efficiently retrieving and organizing inventory from back stocks and staging areas for sales associates. Additionally, the role requires processing unpurchased items and customer returns to their correct locations while maintaining inventory accuracy and a clean, organized workspace. The associate is expected to engage proactively with customers, offering assistance with a warm, welcoming demeanor, and to ensure all necessary technology and devices are prepared and operational before each shift. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the candidate will work closely with Specialty Shop Managers and the broader team to address department needs, requiring both independent initiative and collaborative effort. The ability to perform basic calculations is also necessary for daily tasks. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, including working varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with an average weekly workload ranging from 10 to 20 hours. The position offers a starting compensation of $18 per hour and includes access to comprehensive benefits.

SCHEELS prioritizes employee health and safety and expects associates to adhere strictly to safety protocols to minimize injury risks. Physical demands are significant in this role, involving sitting, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing, sometimes requiring exertion of more than 100 pounds occasionally. This demanding physical environment suits individuals who are physically capable and motivated by active, hands-on work. The company also embraces diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of various protected characteristics and offering reasonable accommodations when appropriate. Overall, the position at SCHEELS represents a fantastic opportunity for sports and fitness enthusiasts seeking a meaningful and engaging retail career with a respected industry leader.