Sports Basement Reviews

Pros

Like this place

Cons

Boring job same thing over and over

Pros

Where to start? There is really nothing to not like about this company, at least from my perspective. I'm confused about the negative reviews on here. They all seem to center around pay and make it seem like you're slaving for minimum wage. That is not the case. I suppose if you show up and do the min imum to get through your shift, you should expect to be paid no more than the minimum-that works both ways, right? I've...

Cons

Required to put 5 words here but trust me there are no cons.

Advice to Management

None.

Pros

Atmosphere, customer appreciation, fun culture

Cons

Often low staff level compared to customer traffic, inexperienced store level managers, low level of solutions for daily business issues can become a burden over time.

Advice to Management

Improve pay and benefits. Add staffers to busiest departments. Set up a more clear review and compensation improvement procedure.

Pros

Sports Basement runs an excellent store operation, from Receiving to Floor Sales to Rentals to Register. So much thought and communication is put into running and managing its stores, and it shows. It's super-fun to work on the store level; you work hard and play hard. Good benefits for retail, like free food, a generous employee discount, free outdoor trips (e.g. rock climbing, Tahoe). Great co-workers, who are smart,...

Cons

Although Sports Basement has feedback loops where top management asks for suggestions, change can be very slow, which is surprising for a company that prides itself on nimble operations. (Change can happen quickly at the store level though.) Pay for more business/corporate roles (e.g. buying, marketing) are below the averages in the retail market, but on the plus side you get a lot of exposure and experience to different...

Advice to Management

Corporate Partner team, don't forget why you started this company, and always do your jobs with JOY! As cheesy as that last bit sounds, I have interacted with a couple of the partners who don't embody that, which makes me wonder how they expect us to listen to them if they don't walk the walk? I believe in your company, that you will continue to grow and thrive, but as you grow, never forget your roots in doing your...

Pros

Relaxed atmosphere great selection of everything , competitive prices!

Cons

No communication, typical bay are attitude, it has a double standard, not all personal is skilled, they don’t have a back ground or deep knowledge at the area of expertise.......

Advice to Management

You guys are friendly but fake, be more loyal to your staff.

Pros

Wonderful company to work for. Great customers and coworkers. Lots of perks that make it worth it.

Cons

There is no accountability in this place, which makes it hard for the people who actually work hard.

Pros

if you run marathons/triathlons/bicycle races really any athletic race that requires a sponsor or money to enter sports basement has you covered. Also pretty good healthcare.

Cons

little to no upward movement in company unless working in the offices. Very badly managed, if you're looking for a raise, look somewhere else.

Advice to Management

be willing and able to receive feedback from your employees.

Pros

Benefits and some co-workers are the main reasons I’m still here. Having a stocked breakroom is nice when you’re starving.

Cons

Where to start... - RATS are common in this store (Presidio). Not uncommon to see their feces or smell the urine in certain zones. - PAY IS LOW, LOW, LOW. I understand it’s retail but cost of living in SF is expensive and there are many co-workers who work two jobs to make ends meet (myself included). - Certain employees are consistently late and/or call out often and STILL EMPLOYED. Multiple chances given for...

Advice to Management

Open your eyes and really be MORE PRESENT in EVERY zone. By doing so, you will see who works hard and who doesn’t. Specifically in the Presidio location, there some employees who are in a management role who are NOT qualified. Just because they have been there for more than a year doesn’t meant they know how to manage others/interact with customers.