Summer Seasonal Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team. ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.
Based upon our core values, everyone's input and contributions are respected at ASICS America. We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal.
Our Mission : We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul
ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.
JOIN ASICS FOR THE SUMMER!
We are seeking candidates to help us with our summer seasonal business as TEMPORARY PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATES. The position requires someone that is personable, energetic, highly organized and hard working. These individuals should enjoy a fast-paced, busy holiday shopping environment. Candidates must have availability between May 18, 2026, and August 28, 2026, to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the summer season business. This may require night, weekend shifts, and any extended hours the Outlet Center is open.
Note: Seasonal assignments will have an end date based on business need.
POSITION : Summer Seasonal Team Player (Sales Associate)
LOCATION : New York, NY 10014
PAY RANGE : $17.00 - $17.75 Hourly
POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY STATEMENT :
The Team Player is to deliver a great client experience through assessing needs, product education and engaging communication to provide a personalized shopping environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Greet customers to assess customer needs and provide an exceptional shopping experience

• Describe footwear and apparel technology to ensure customers are making informed decisions for their purchase
• Recommend, select, and help locate merchandise based on customer needs
• Maintain knowledge of sales, promotions, and policies regarding purchases and exchanges or returns
• Demonstrate the features and benefits of footwear and apparel to maximize sales goals
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts as well as know how to prevent or handle these situations
• Maintain store appearance by straightening, sizing, and refolding merchandise to create exceptional shopping experience
• Support the processing of shipment and merchandise by sensoring, repricing, and filling the sales floor with product to sell to customers
• Retrieve product from the floor, back-stock and/or up-stock using provided equipment as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Knowledge of basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication and their applications
• Ability to conduct self in a professional and respectful manner with customers and employees.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High sense of urgency
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends and overtime in order to fit business needs
• Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with own transportation methods
• Willing to work as part of a team and complete some work independently
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Customer Orientation
• Innovation & Creativity
• Collaboration & Mutual Respect
• Leadership
• Results Driven

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

• This is an entry level position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to stand, walk, and squat the majority of the work shift
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to have manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms

Moderate : Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting, ladder climbing, reaching
WORK ENVIRONMENT : In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
RETAIL LOCATIONS : Works with the public in an indoor location that is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered moderate.
PAY TRANSPARENCY :
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted pay range applies to the current job posting. Pay offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
ASICS CCPA Pre-Collection Notice for Job Applications : We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with ASICS America Corporation, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at hrccpa@asics.com.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.