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Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Cullman, AL · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Albany, GA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Waco, TX · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $20/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Meridian, MS · On-site

$17.75 - $20.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Dalton, GA · On-site

$16 - $18.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Victoria, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $19.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Terrell, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Tyler, TX · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Laredo, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Lead

Franklin, TN · On-site

$17.75 - $20.75/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Store Team Member

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $17.25/hr

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in ... Your Store Journey Starts Here Our Stores Team Members are the heart of the customer experience.

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What makes Academy an attractive place to work?

Academy is a well-established and respected organization in its industry, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, with opportunities for employees to develop new skills and take on challenging projects. By joining Academy, individuals can contribute to meaningful work, advance their careers, and be part of a team that values expertise, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Do workers at Academy Sports + Outdoors get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
89% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Does Academy Sports + Outdoors pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
66% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
34% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
85% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Academy Sports + Outdoors affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Academy Sports + Outdoors worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do Academy Sports + Outdoors workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
49% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Academy Sports + Outdoors workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
49% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Academy Sports + Outdoors managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
46% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Academy Sports + Outdoors spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
7% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
37% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Academy Sports + Outdoors job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
96% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Academy Sports + Outdoors good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at Academy Sports + Outdoors feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Academy Sports + Outdoors get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Some people feel stressed here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Academy Sports + Outdoors enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Academy Sports + Outdoors recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Academy Sports + Outdoors?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Academy Sports + Outdoors’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Academy Sports + Outdoors is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

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Store Director #81 - Grapevine, TX

Grapevine, TX • On-site

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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Academy Sports + Outdoors rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 448 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

406th of 740 rated retailers

Job description

Who We Are
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people. We're a passionate, purpose-driven team that's as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We've spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member's journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won't just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you'll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can't lose!
What You Will Work On
As a Store Director, you will lead the overall success of your store by driving exceptional customer experiences, strong financial performance, and a culture rooted in teamwork and accountability. You will set the vision for the store, translating company priorities into clear goals while creating an environment where team members feel empowered to perform at their best. Through hands-on leadership, you will balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategy to consistently deliver results.
You will oversee all aspects of store operations, including merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, expense management, and talent development. By analyzing performance trends and customer insights, you will identify opportunities to grow sales, improve efficiency, and strengthen execution across every department. You will also serve as the face of the store within the community, building relationships that drive traffic, brand loyalty, and sustained growth.
Who You Will Work With
You will work closely with a team of department and assistant store leaders who rely on your guidance, coaching, and clear direction. Together, you will create alignment across departments, ensuring every team member understands how their work contributes to the overall success of the store.
You will also partner with regional leaders and cross-functional teams to share insights, execute initiatives, and maintain consistency with company standards. Through these partnerships, you will help shape strategies that elevate performance while staying connected to broader business priorities.
What You Bring
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • 10 years of retail experience, including 7 years of progressive leadership responsibility
  • Demonstrated success leading retail teams, including salaried leaders and teams of 40-80 people
  • Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional in-store experiences
  • Demonstrated ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational execution
  • Experience managing store operations including merchandising, inventory, and loss prevention
  • Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, payroll, and expense control
  • Ability to communicate, interpret, and execute company policies and initiatives effectively
  • Willingness to travel periodically to support operations in other stores as needed
  • A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Work Style and Physical Requirements
  • Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
  • Full-time position averaging 45-50 hours per week during peak times
  • Capability to remain on your feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts
  • Ability to perform physical job functions such as walking, bending, reaching, pulling, carrying, and lifting items up to 50 lbs
  • Capacity to complete repetitive tasks, including scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise
  • Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise as needed
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment while adapting to shifting priorities
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Key Skills
Leadership Development, Customer Service, Operations, Strategy and Execution, P&L Responsibility, Workforce Management
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

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