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 OnYou’ll lead full-cycle recruiting for our store operations, including salaried positions, ensuring every candidate experience reflects our brand and values. From sourcing top talent through multiple channels to guiding candidates through interviews and negotiations, you’ll make a measurable impact on our store workforce. Your role will also involve leveraging applicant tracking systems and web-based tools to keep the hiring process efficient and engaging.
Beyond filling roles, you’ll act as a strategic partner to store leaders and HR teams, aligning recruiting strategies with succession planning and growth objectives. You’ll build strong pipelines for critical store positions, provide actionable insights through hiring trend analysis, and participate in recruitment events like job fairs and presentations. Every day, you’ll help shape the future of our stores by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities.
You’ll collaborate closely with store leadership, HR partners, and fellow talent acquisition team members to deliver a seamless hiring experience. Your network will also extend to external sourcing vendors and community partners, ensuring we attract diverse and qualified candidates. Together, you’ll create a candidate experience that reflects our brand values and energizes our store teams.
What You BringBring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Communications, or related field preferred
1+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and web-based recruiting tools
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
Skilled in interviewing, organization, and time management
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Retail experience preferred
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Up to 10% travel for recruitment events and store visits
Regular in-office attendance is required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Applicant Tracking Systems, Human Resources, Talent Pipelining, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Driving Results
Equal Employment OpportunityAcademy 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Communications, or related field preferred.
- 1+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and web-based recruiting tools.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Skilled in interviewing, organization, and time management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Retail experience preferred.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
