San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Leadership, Retail Operations, Customer Service, Workforce Management, Driving Results
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Operations, Workforce Management, Driving Results, Customer Service, Strategy and Execution
Katy, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Analysis, Organizational Development, Presentation, Communication, Process Improvement
Katy, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Operations, Workforce Management, Driving Results, Customer Service, Strategy and Execution
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Communication, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Fraud Prevention, Leadership, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration
Katy, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Communication, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing, Adaptability
Twiggs County, Georgia, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Equipment Operation, Loading, Receiving, Sorting, Shipping
Algood, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Equipment Operation, Loading, Receiving, Sorting, Shipping
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Financial Planning, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Partnering, Executive Reporting
Christiansburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Cash Handling
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Analysis, Coordination, Process Improvement, Sourcing, Strategy and Execution
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$23/hr
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Cash Handling
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Financial Planning, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Partnering, Executive Reporting
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Team Leadership, Retail Operations, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Sales Management
Dalton, Georgia, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Team Leadership, Retail Operations, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Sales Management
Twiggs County, Georgia, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Communication, Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Adaptability
Harris County, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Research, Operations
Katy, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Fraud Prevention, Leadership, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to …
Skills: Leadership, Retail Operations, Customer Service, Workforce Management, Driving Results
San Antonio, Texas, United States • On-site
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The Operations Manager is responsible for delivering a strong store experience by overseeing daily execution across departments and ensuring safety and service standards. They partner with store leadership to coach team members and manage key processes like inventory flow and labor planning.
Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant leadership experience and a preferred bachelor's degree. Required capabilities include managing teams of up to 40 people, handling firearm sales audits, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
As a Operations Manager, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering a strong store experience while building leadership capability and operational excellence. You will support daily execution across departments, ensuring sales, service, and safety standards are consistently met. Through active engagement on the sales floor, you will learn to translate strategy into action.
You will partner with store leaders to plan priorities, coach team members, and respond quickly to business needs. By learning key processes such as inventory flow, labor planning, and merchandising execution, you will strengthen your ability to influence results. This role is designed to prepare you for broader leadership responsibility through exposure and development.
You will work alongside experienced Store Directors, Assistant Managers, and Team Leads who provide guidance, feedback, and coaching. Together, you will align on priorities, problem‑solve operational challenges, and model the behaviors expected of strong store leaders.
Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience required
Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets
Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people
Solid business acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial data
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience with inventory systems, order processing, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office
Sound judgment and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck
Comfortably manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring all transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate completion of ATF Form 4473, background check verification, and final approval
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed
Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
Full-time position averaging 45-50 hours per week during peak times
Capability to remain on your feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts
Ability to perform physical job functions such as walking, bending, reaching, pulling, carrying, and lifting items up to 50 lbs
Capacity to complete repetitive tasks, including scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise
Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise as needed
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail environment while adapting to shifting priorities
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards
Leadership, Retail Operations, Customer Service, Workforce Management, Driving Results
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025. Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com
Offices: 1800 N Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77449, US
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025. Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com
Offices: 1800 N Mason Rd, Katy, Texas 77449, US
