Academy Sports & Outdoors Reviews

Pros

easy going, the managers are willing to be flexible with your school schedule. Pay is good for a high school student.

Cons

very rude customers sometimes. I didnt like the return policy since many people tried to take advantage of it. No one leaves until the store is pristine.

Advice to Senior Management

Dont take your job too seriuosly. Go easier on employees. Dont let your personal emotions on that certain day affect other employees

Pros

Fun people to work with.

Cons

Being a cashier is like jail... sometimes.

Advice to Senior Management

Nothing.

Pros

associates make it fun even when we are all frustrated with the work load. pay is okay and discounted gear

Cons

work level high in short amount of time..hours were cut so there is very little time to stand around . i would like to be acknowledged more...

Advice to Senior Management

easy interview..try to work in hunting and fishing

Pros

Workers within the store itself do a fine job. Managers and Team Leads usually applaud good work. However, there is not much of an opportunity for advancement on merit. Most promotions are based on seniority.

Cons

The company is now controlled by KKR and is rapidly declining in quality and service. The corporate outsiders micro-manage with an iron fist, while raising prices left and right in (what is supposed to be) a discount store.

Advice to Senior Management

Go back to the roots of the company that made it great. Go back to the original discounts, vacation pay, and lower prices. That is how you get skilled workers to stay for years, while working for minimum wage.

Pros

Customers were always extremely friendly and expressed gratitude for your services. Knowing which items were going to go on clearance was the best part of the job.

Cons

Management took a very strict attitude of "We'll find someone else" view of employers. This was not a high point in my life.

Pros

Good customer base and employee discount. There are opportunities for promotion if you can maintain a strong work ethic regardless of low wage and demotivating store policies/management.

Cons

Low pay/benefits for given responsibilities and work load (depending on department). Ridiculous store policies. High employee turnover, always training or dealing with someone new.

Advice to Senior Management

Doing a great job on the customer end but could greatly decrease employee turnover with better benefits/pay.

Pros

Great atmosphere, discounts, benefits, flexibility, room to move up.

Cons

some people are closed minded, not given credit for tasks completed and goals met, lack of communication from above.

Pros

Opportunity for advancement, co-workers, benefits.

Cons

Pay, the amount of holidays that Academy is closed.

Pros

Good pay Good Associates Growing quickly

Cons

Favortism Poor Leadership by Directors and District Managers.Constant complaints but no guidance

Advice to Senior Management

Recognize accomplishments and if you are not satisfied,explain why

Pros

Great people, benefits over time, discount, low prices, work around school schedules, fast paced, always things to learn. Little/no experience needed.

Cons

Long hours, late closing, usually minimum wage pay, mixed schedules, tardy point system, slow promotions, inconsiderate customers.