Retail Supervisor - Tennis Warehouse/Running Warehouse - San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hiring Range: $20–$23 per hour

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week), Saturday shift required

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA; On-site (No remote or hybrid option)

About Us

We're more than an e-commerce retailer - we're a destination for athletes, adventurers, and sports enthusiasts. Sports Warehouse offers a carefully curated selection of gear and equipment across tennis, pickleball, padel, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our goal is simple: help every customer find the right products with expert guidance, exceptional service, and a shopping experience that keeps them coming back.

The Sports Warehouse Family of Brands

Tennis Warehouse

Pickleball Warehouse

Padel Warehouse

Running Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse

Ice Warehouse

Inline Warehouse

Derby Warehouse

Riding Warehouse

Skate Warehouse

TYPTI Warehouse

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Life insurance*

Time Off

• Paid vacation*
• Paid sick time

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing program

Workplace Perks

• Employee discounts across all Sports Warehouse brands
• Complimentary access to our on-site fitness facility
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and team celebrations

*Available to eligible full-time employees.

At Sports Warehouse, we're always looking for motivated, dependable people who are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and for one another. Whether your strengths are in customer service, warehouse operations, technology, marketing, merchandising, or another area of the business, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We believe great people make great teams. If you're eager to make an impact and help connect athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with the products they love, we'd love to hear from you.

Purpose of Position:

• Ensure that daily Retail operations are smoothly executed and that customers receive the highest caliber of service.
• Build a foundation for lasting relationships with new customers and foster ongoing relationships with existing customers in the retail store and at associated events.
• Provide training and guidance and share advanced knowledge and skills with peers and answer questions as they arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervisor Key Responsibilities

• Set a strong example of work ethic and accountability for the team.
• Oversee workflow to ensure daily duties are completed accurately and on time.
• Guide employees in daily operations, address special circumstances, and maintain high work standards.
• Maintain flexibility, approachability, and availability to ensure open communication with employees.
• Ensure employees understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Confidently identify areas for improvement and develop or refine operational procedures.
• Make informed decisions regarding daily operations as needed.
• Deliver clear, impactful training that builds skills and confidence in employees.
• Offer feedback to management on employee performance and assist with performance reviews as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect employee privacy in all situations.
• Work with HR to address employee issues when a manager is unavailable.
• Work positively with employees from all departments to align with company goals and deliver great customer service.
• Ensure staff uphold professional behavior and adhere to Sports Warehouse standards of conduct.
• Participate in supervisor and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Continuously develop supervisory and leadership skills through learning and self-improvement.

Retail Customer Service

• Welcome customers as they enter the store and offer assistance with finding products.
• Provide thorough assistance to all customers in a friendly, professional, helpful and knowledgeable manner.
• Display a comprehensive and current understanding of company policies, procedures, products and services.
• Process customer purchases accurately, using the register or POS system.
• Maintain store inventory and appearance, engaging in replenishing merchandise, tidying up and cleaning, either proactively or by assignment.
• Be flexible during busy times by helping fellow team members and multi-tasking.
• Maintain a safe and clean work/shopping environment.
• Continuously learn and develop skills, procedures and information relevant to the position.
• Understand resources available to locate answers to product questions.
• Address customer complaints or concerns, resolving issues in a professional and timely manner
• Communicate with other departments when necessary, regarding any customer matters.
• Escalate complex issues to higher management when necessary.
• Additional responsibilities may include participating in training clinics, events and providing product feedback for use on the website.

Employee Training and Development

• Field questions and provide assistance to Retail Staff as necessary.
• Administer skill and process training to Retail Staff as assigned by management.
• Utilize provided training documents, tools, procedures, and programs, while also identifying any need for additional training materials or topics.

• Previous retail and/or leadership experience desired.
• Ability to understand and calmly address customer needs, concerns, and complaints effectively.
• Ability to learn and use new technology quickly
• In-depth understanding of the products or services the company offers to effectively assist customers.
• Ability to learn about new products, services, or updates as needed.
• Ability to provide feedback in a clear, concise and unbiased manner.
• Demonstrate a firm understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a solution-oriented mindset and motivate others.
• Demonstrate accountability and follow through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail effectively.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing actively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has direct supervisory responsibility of the retail department.

Work Environment:

This role functions within a typical retail environment that requires frequent face-to-face interactions with customers and staff. This requires routinely utilizing tablets, computers, cash registers/credit card machines and phones for day-to-day tasks. The use of racquet stringing machines and related tools/supplies may also be required to support the needs of the business.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and external contacts in person, by phone, video, and electronic communication methods to exchange information.
• Primarily stand for extended periods in addition to moving throughout the building to perform essential job duties. This position may require remaining in a stationary standing position for extended periods of time for racquet stringing duties as needed.
• Regularly use hands, wrists, fingers, and arms to operate computers, tablets, phones and other technology or equipment necessary to complete assigned duties accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to conduct repetitive motion activities such as racquet stringing or racquet service-related tasks as assigned.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, with heavier lifting infrequent and assisted when appropriate.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Work in a retail environment that may include moderate noise levels and proximity to others.
• Ability to work a scheduled shift and maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing job duties and business needs.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.