Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.00 - $17.00
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Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts on sporting goods
Supportive team environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Opportunity for personal and professional growth
Safety and emergency response training

Job Description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is a leading sporting goods and outdoor recreation retail company dedicated to making it easier for everyone to enjoy more sports and the outdoors. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community engagement, Academy has built a reputation for offering a wide selection of quality products ranging from apparel and footwear to fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear. Rooted in a mission-driven culture, the company prides itself on fostering a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth opportunities for its employees. Academy serves a diverse customer base that enjoys sports and outdoor activities, supporting... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards
  • Frequently walk, reach, and talk
  • Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull
  • Lift up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 60 pounds occasionally
  • Constantly stand, handle, and use fingers for grasping and repetitive motions
  • Specific vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  • Must meet federal and state requirements for firearm sales (Fishing and Hunting sales only)
  • Must qualify to obtain and maintain FOID card (Illinois only)

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice preferred (Asset Protection only)
  • Previous related work experience preferred
  • Ability to connect and build rapport with customers
  • Proficient in basic mathematical computations
  • Skilled in using POS equipment and inventory software
  • CPR and First Responder certification a plus (Asset Protection only)
  • Knowledge of firearms sales requirements and FOID card qualification (Fishing and Hunting sales only)
  • Passionate and well-versed in outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting, competitive shooting, and camping

Job Duties

  • Provide prompt and friendly customer service to all team members and customers
  • Connect, build rapport and engage with customers who enjoy sports and outdoor pursuits
  • Operate point-of-sale equipment, symbol, and telephone (Cashier only)
  • Execute multiple tasks with superior organizational skills and detail orientation
  • Read, interpret and follow safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, plan-o-grams and procedure manuals
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with merchandising and receiving
  • Adhere to emergency response procedures and demonstrate strong situational awareness and observation skills

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