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Retail Sales Associate Team Sports

Dick's Sporting Goods · Schaumburg, IL · $16.50–$24.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What sports do you know well, and how would you learn the others in team sports?

What they are checking: Whether they bring real product knowledge or a plan to build it quickly.

Tell me about a time you were part of a team that had to work hard together.

What they are checking: Whether they bring a team mindset to a busy department.

What would you do

A parent needs everything for their kid's first baseball season. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a complete, sensible kit while respecting the family's budget.

It's the week before soccer season and the department is packed. How do you handle several customers at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can greet everyone and manage time during seasonal rushes.

A customer asks for a glove you don't have. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they offer alternatives or online ordering rather than losing the sale.

What would you do if you saw someone remove a security tag from a product?

What they are checking: Whether they know to follow loss prevention procedures and stay safe.

How would you mention our loyalty program to a family buying a lot of gear?

What they are checking: Whether they can show families how programs help them save on future purchases.

About the work

How would you help someone choose the right size bat for a youth player?

What they are checking: Whether they know or can learn sizing basics, including league rules, in team sports.

How would you explain the difference between two pairs of cleats to a new player?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain gear differences simply and help customers decide.

How would you keep the team sports area shopped and stocked during a busy weekend?

What they are checking: Whether they understand recovery and replenishment keep the area ready for athletes.

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The full job description

As published by Dick's Sporting Goods.

At DICK’S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today! OVERVIEW: OVERVIEW: Our store teammates are passionate about creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers through their eagerness to help, in-depth product knowledge, high brand and execution standards, and ability to prioritize. • Greet everyone and proactively approach customers to understand their needs and support their shopping experience. • Uphold company merchandising and presentation standards by following established floor sets, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation and replenishment standards, etc. • Promote company programs (i.e., customer loyalty program participation, warranty sales, private label credit card enrollment, etc.). • Adhere to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and standard operating procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all Company information. • Create an inclusive store environment where everyone (teammates and customer) feels welcome, safe, and is treated with respect. • Take an all-hands-on-deck approach to support the team across the store. • Perform other tasks as assigned by management. TEAMMATE TRAITS: Our traits set the bar as to what great teammates look like. They define the behaviors that can drive our business while ensuring a great teammate and athlete experience. Here are the traits we look for in our store teammates: • Ensures Accountability • Customer-Focus • Collaborative • Instills Trust • Decision-Quality/Decision-Making Abilities • Action-Oriented QUALIFICATIONS: • Prior retail sales, cashier, or customer-focused experience preferred. • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull and lift up 15 to 35 lbs. items repetitively (up to 25 times per hour). • Ability to work extended periods of time (up to 4 hours) standing or walking. Ability to work at heights greater than 4 feet with use of a ladder, aerial lifting device, or platform. • Ability to perform repetitive motions for short periods of time (up to 2 hours continuously). Targeted Pay Range: $16.50 - $24.50. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and position offered. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.

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