Sports Retail Assistant Manager Trainee – Flexible Schedule

Las Cruces, NM 3060 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

With nearly 400 stores across the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 70 years, everything we do comes down to having the most energetic, sports‑minded individual on our team.

Role Overview
The Assistant Manager Trainee Part‑time position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our team members serve as a foundation for future growth, and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team.

Our Assistant Manager Trainee Part‑time gains knowledge and experience, required for promotion to higher management positions under the direction of experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. A well‑defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way into our management structure. This entry‑level position is purposely designed to be transitory and generally lasts 6–18 months before promotion to the next level. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports‑minded people with solid customer‑service backgrounds and/or educational paths well‑suited for the industry.

Primary Duties

Provide excellent customer service and assist customers throughout the store

Answer phone calls and respond to customer inquiries

Recommend products and suggest add‑on sales

Merchandising and compliance of all company policies

Setting promotional signage

Checking and retrieving merchandise from stockroom as needed

Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor

Assist with store opening and closing procedures

Training newly hired associates

Directing sales and cashier associates throughout the store

Inventory control and enforcement of loss‑prevention policies

Enforcement of all company policies

Perform or may perform additional duties as assigned by management and supervision

Position Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skills

Detail‑oriented and reliable

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Basic knowledge of sporting goods is a plus

Must possess high school diploma, GED, or high‑school equivalency exam

Flexible scheduling

Upon accepting a position offered, candidate will be subject to E‑Verify

Light to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodation

Flexible Schedule, Employee Merchandise Discount, Ticket Discounts to Top Attractions and Events, Employee Referral Program, Paid Sick Leave, Dental, Medical Insurance (must regularly work at least 1,560 hours per year to maintain medical and dental eligibility), Savings and Profit‑Sharing Plan – 401k/Roth IRA (must work at least 1,000 hours per year to qualify for 401k eligibility).

Pay Scale: $13.31 – $13.91 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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