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Academy Sports + Outdoors

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So far so good - Associate Academy Sports + Outdoors Employee Review

4.0
Jun 4, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly and relaxed working environment. Always someone willing to go out of their way to help you learn how to perform your job to the highest standard. You get back what you put in, if you go to work everyday and give 100% effort you will move up the chain of command quickly and will be more respected by Management. 20% employee discount. Access to the 3.5 website with unbelievable discounts. Pays Tuition. Everyone is held to the same standard and everyone has the same opportunity to grow.

Cons

From what I hear the pay is below what competitors pay similar positions. Are expected to stay after scheduled hours commonly. Basically impossible to get off to get off between October and end of December (even if you have vacation hours).

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5.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The easiest thing about job is the work itself.

Cons

The upper management is horrible on every level. They don’t care enough to even give job interviews, so you don’t know what to expect on your first day. Expect someone to not train you, but aggressively micromanage you and let you know what you do is wrong but not show how to do anything correctly. I’ve never seen a retail place operate so “by the books” but will make up rules on the spot when it’s most convenient for them. There is a severe lack of communication and care all around, partly from a lot of the managers being on different parts of the spectrum. The senior employees will also take out their home life problems out on you bc they’re jealous you got more credit card applications than them. Don’t work here unless you enjoy high school petty drama from ladies that have worked 30+ years in retail.

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