Store Seasonal Team Member

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Galveston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. We believe in the power of fun, and this role offers the chance to launch your own adventure while helping customers gear up for theirs. Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience. Every day, you bring a friendly attitude, help customers find the gear that fuels their next adventure, share your passion for sports and the outdoors, and keep the store looking sharp and ready for customers. The environment is active, fast paced, and high-energy, which is exactly what makes it fun. Whether you’re guiding someone to the perfect product or learning new skills behind the scenes, you play a key role in helping more people enjoy more sports and outdoors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous related work experience preferred
• Ability to learn and adapt to a wide range of processes and procedures
• Engaging customer service skills supported by effective listening and speaking
• Basic math skills and the ability to understand instructions through reading and writing
• Proficiency using a handheld or desktop computer, point-of-sale equipment, and a telephone
• Ability to learn and recall Academy products and services, understand customer needs, and provide assistance
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
• Capability to remain on your feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, handle items, and use repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions throughout the shift
• Ability to stoop, crouch, grasp, push, and pull frequently, and balance occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs constantly, 21 to 40 lbs frequently, and 41 to 60 lbs occasionally
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, professional standards, and safety rules

Responsibilities

• Help customers enjoy more sports and outdoor activities by making their store visits during their busiest season easier, friendlier, and more productive.
• Support customers in sales, cashier, merchandising, and receiving work.
• Move where the store and its customers need support most, whether that means helping someone find the right product, completing checkout transactions, preparing merchandise for the sales floor, or keeping pricing and signage accurate.
• Keep merchandise organized and store areas ready to help the team serve customers quickly during a high-volume season.
• Work alongside store team members across cashier, merchandising, receiving, and sales functions.
• Connect directly with customers, listen to understand what they need, and use store and product knowledge to guide them.
• Answer questions, locate items, or support checkout.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED