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JK Symancyk
142 Ratings
Pros
Employee discount is pretty good (in 81 reviews)
Somewhat relaxed work environment (in 50 reviews)
Cons
Too many "bosses" known as senior team leads who think they are managers (in 61 reviews)
Long hours, a lot of hours worked for salaried managers (in 39 reviews)
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"Rewarding place to work with opportunities for personal and professional growth."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Mostly positive atmosphere. Coworkers are genuinely nice, supportive, and care about both individual and team success. Great benefit package, too.
Cons
Company vision and mission somewhat inconsistent. Some members of upper management very secretive about company initiatives and departmental business. Average pay compared to similar positions in comparable companies.
Advice to Management
Work on all members being more honest and open about company business to foster an even more engaging and collaborative environment. If you expect the same from all your direct reports, they should be able to expect the same from all of you.
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-19 07:40 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Fun and growth"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Team oriented , everyone is welcoming helpful. Great discounts great commute. Fun activities indoors and outdoors.
Cons
Pay grade too low for the amount of work load, under staff depts. Need to complete all systems and software's
Advice to Management
Coach and motivate team member's I their growth
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-14 16:42 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Senior Team Lead Hardlines"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great company to work for.
Cons
Nothing to say except great company to work for.
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-11 17:56 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Assistant Buyer"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time
Pros
Really good benefits, good work-life balance, a lot of room for growth
Cons
No cons at the moments
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-09 19:40 PDTHelpful (4)
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"No longer a family (company)"
StarStarStarStarStarNegative OutlookI worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
401k match up to 6%
Cons
loyalty and hard work doesn't mean anything when considering layoffs
Advice to Management
If you're asking people why they love Academy and they cannot give you a response, maybe you're not asking the correct people. Stop asking the other white collars around you and ask the blue collars, aka "Bubba", who are the backbone of the company. In retail you don't buy for yourself but for your customer. Get back to the roots and then company's down 12% comp YTD can be turned around.
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-07-29 12:13 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Cashier - Part Time"
StarStarStarStarStarDoesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors part-time
Pros
Generally flexible, everyone is taught to work together. Teamwork is a must.
Cons
Management not incredibly great, very flip floppy
Advice to Management
Get better store management in general
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-19 15:07 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"team sports"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors part-time
Pros
Discounts on most things, Cool environment
Cons
heavy lifting of certain things in the team sports section
Advice to Management
have more understanding for associates
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-04 16:24 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Ok to work there"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time
Pros
Good environment and fun people to work with
Cons
Low pay and weird hours
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-18 05:50 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Teller"
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I worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors full-time
Pros
Great deals, minimal responsibility or additional duties
Cons
Management was't the best, boring work
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-03 08:14 PDT![Academy Sports + Outdoors Logo]()
"Overall Good"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Academy Sports + Outdoors part-time
Pros
Managers are great. They work work with you as long as you show effort in being a good employee.
Cons
Coworkers can be lazy
Advice to Management
Screen for better in employee
Academy Sports + Outdoors 2017-08-02 10:52 PDT
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