About the Role
Lead the Apparel department by delivering an engaging shopping experience rooted in product knowledge and athlete connection. As a Team Captain – Apparel, you will coach teammates, drive sales, and ensure athletes feel confident in their selections. Be part of a team that delivers performance and style through great service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding athlete experiences by anticipating needs and providing clear, accurate, and knowledgeable product information.
- Uphold company merchandising and presentation standards by following established floor sets, signage, price changes, and inventory standards.
- Promote and lead company programs such as customer loyalty, warranty sales, and private label credit card enrollment.
- Contribute to the development of 30-60-90 day plans to support business priorities for assigned departments.
- Help establish working plans for operational initiatives, staffing, hiring, and merchandising sets.
- Execute plans and make adjustments as needed based on independent judgment and analysis of plan effectiveness.
- Perform general store oversight including opening and closing procedures, Front End and Cash Office functions, and teammate supervision when acting as sole leader.
- Communicate departmental goals and plans to direct reports and assign workload based on skill levels.
- Monitor progress against plans and adjust to ensure uninterrupted operations and athlete support while meeting financial goals.
- Develop effective schedules for direct reports to meet athlete traffic demands and operational initiatives.
- Build and lead a strong team that delivers positive athlete experiences.
- Take the lead on sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining direct reports.
- Ensure all teammates are properly trained and provide coaching, feedback, development, recognition, and motivation.
- Manage teammate performance, including annual reviews and promotional recommendations.
- Hold teammates accountable for compliance with policies and procedures.
- Create a store environment where everyone is always welcome and treated with respect.
- Adhere to and enforce policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures.
- Hold teammates accountable for meeting or complying with expectations.
Requirements
- Previous retail/customer-facing experience required.
- Previous people leadership experience preferred.
- Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
- AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
- Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Athlete connection
- Coaching
- Sales driving
- Merchandising
- Presentation standards
- Customer loyalty program participation
- Warranty sales
- Private label credit card enrollment
- Operational initiatives
- Staffing
- Hiring
- Scheduling
- Performance management
- Team building
- Communication
- Feedback
- Development
- Recognition
- Motivation
- Accountability
- Compliance
- Safety
- Loss prevention
- Standard operating procedures
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
About the Company
- At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Sport inspires us. Innovation drives us. Come Win With Us at DICK’S Sporting Goods as part of a team that redefines what’s possible.
- Whether you live for sport or cozy fashion, you’ll love building your career at DICK’S.
- It’s more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team where you’re welcomed, supported, and empowered from day one.
- In our stores, you’ll make a real difference by delivering exceptional experiences to athletes of all abilities.
- At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
