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!
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Associate’s degree in relevant field of study preferred
Work Experiences:
- 5+ years of related work experience required
Skills:
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail required
- Ability to prioritize work
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information required
- Computer – proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail programs
- Communication – effective listening, speaking, and writing
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Responsibilities:
- Serves as subject matter expert for all boat, trailer, and ride-on matters across the organization
- Updates and maintains all store training with the most current federal, state, and local regulations
- Create and maintain internal Training materials
- Maintain the most current watercraft and motor vehicle regulations for each of the states in which Academy operates and boarders
- Research licensing and permit requirements of states where Academy does business or anticipates doing business
- Manages the boat, trailer, and ride-on sales and registration process including processing ownership documentation
- Partners with store and Customer Care teams to resolve customer service issues
- Establishes Compliance Requirements for existing and potential BMT manufacturers/vendors
- Works closely with buying teams responsible for boats, trailers, and ride-Ons
- Works with BMT manufacturers to obtain MSO/MCO for items sold
- Manages internal procedures/processes and makes updates as needed
- Manages all incoming customer and store requests for BRT items
- Serves as subject matter expert and manages new item set up in BMT Database
- Knowledge of Firearm Compliance Federal and State regulations
- Assist in an on-call group to assist stores with Firearm Compliance questions
- Maintain Firearm Compliance Database
- Assisting in Firearm Compliance Projects and audits
- Required to learn company policies and procedures and safety rules
- Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
- Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
- Regular attendance required
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
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.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree in relevant field
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and email programs
- Analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective listening, speaking, and writing communication skills
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Knowledge of federal and state firearm compliance regulations
- Experience managing sales/registration processes and compliance databases (BMT/Firearm Compliance)
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.
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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.
