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Scheels

Hunting Sales Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting ...

SCHEELS

Hunting Sales Associate

Springfield, IL · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting ...

SCHEELS

Hunting Manager

Springfield, IL · On-site

$48K - $50K/yr

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting ...

Scheels

Hunting Manager

Springfield, IL · On-site

$48K - $50K/yr

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting ...

US Bank

Lead Threat Hunter

Chicago, IL · On-site

You default to hunting once and automate things to make hunting time more effective. * If it's not mapped to MITRE ATT&CK yet, you are going figure out a way to map it! * You realize that everyone ...

SwiftCruit

Cyber Threat Hunt (CTH) Lead

Virginia, IL · On-site

$116.90 - $243.10/hr

Lead the CTH team to conduct iterative threat-hunting missions across networks and high-value assets. * Develop and execute hunt hypotheses using threat models and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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How much do hunting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for hunting in Illinois is $18.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $19.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are hunting jobs?

Hunting jobs involve roles related to the management, conservation, and regulation of wildlife populations, as well as the organization and support of hunting activities. These jobs can include positions such as game wardens, hunting guides, wildlife biologists, and conservation officers. People in these roles may work for government agencies, private hunting lodges, or conservation organizations. Their responsibilities often include enforcing hunting laws, educating the public about wildlife management, assisting hunters, and ensuring the sustainability of wildlife populations.

What are some common challenges faced by professional hunters, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Professional hunters often encounter challenges such as navigating difficult terrain, ensuring compliance with local wildlife regulations, and maintaining personal safety in remote environments. Effective preparation, including thorough research on hunting areas and regulations, is essential to avoid legal issues and ensure ethical practices. Additionally, collaborating with local guides, using appropriate gear, and staying up-to-date with safety protocols can help mitigate risks and improve job performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional hunter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Hunter, you need expertise in wildlife tracking, firearm safety, and local hunting regulations, often supported by relevant licenses or certifications. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping software, and ballistics tools is typically required. Strong decision-making, ethical judgment, and effective communication with clients or teams are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, legal, and successful hunting operations while maintaining conservation standards and client satisfaction.

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Hunting Sales Associate

Scheels

Springfield, IL • On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Part-time

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Scheels rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 282 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

118th of 733 rated retailers

Job description

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training.
SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America-offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.
SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.
Responsibilities:
  • Greet all customers on the sales floor with courtesy and a smile
  • Grow personal sales by hitting minimum goals and following Scheels professional salesmanship standards to provide an above and beyond customer experience
  • Promote the Scheels Visa card and be able to clearly explain all benefits
  • Engage in conversation with customers and assist them in making buying decisions
  • Demonstrate a passion for products in our store
  • Attend all Scheels product training and all store meetings
  • Maintain a professional appearance on the sales floor
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to customers and other employees
  • Demonstrates strong communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Must be willing to help with freight/stocking when needed
  • Ability to demonstrate product usage within their shop and retrieve product from heights of greater than 6 ft

Requirements:
Customer Service
  • Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine "Thank you"

Culture
  • Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
  • Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
  • Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
  • Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality
  • Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability
  • Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
  • Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code
  • Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency
  • Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and or 1-3 months of sales experience
Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.
Compensation/Schedule:
Compensation for this position is a combination of hourly plus commission averaging $19-22 dollars per hour. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 5p.m. and 9p.m. Monday through Friday (daytime hours may be available). 8:30 am to 9:30 pm Saturday and 10a.m. and 6p.m., Sunday. Schedule may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Average hours per week is 20 hours and typically includes one to two shifts during the week and every other weekend rotation.
Benefits:
Scheels offers part time benefits including:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Associate Discount
  • 401(k)/Roth 401(k)
  • Uniforms
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Volunteer Incentive

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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