Team Captain Apparel

Role Overview Lead the Apparel department, delivering an engaging shopping experience rooted in product knowledge and athlete connection. As Team Captain – Apparel, you will coach teammates, drive sales, and ensure athletes feel confident in their selections while embodying the company’s values of teamwork, accountability, and service excellence. Responsibilities Deliver outstanding athlete experiences by anticipating athlete needs and providing clear, accurate, and knowledgeable information about products and assortment. Uphold company merchandising and presentation standards by following established floor sets, signage requirements, price changes, inventory presentation, replenishment standards, and other operational guidelines. Promote and lead company programs such as customer loyalty program participation, warranty sales, private label credit card enrollment, and other enrollment initiatives. Contribute to the development of 30‑60‑90 day plans to support business priorities for assigned department(s) in collaboration with the SM and ASM. Help establish working plans related to operational initiatives, staffing, hiring needs, operational and merchandising sets, etc., in accordance with established budgets and financial goals. Execute plans and make adjustments as needed throughout the plan duration using independent judgment and analysis of plan effectiveness. When sole leader in building, act as Head Coach and perform general store oversight including opening and closing procedures, Front End and Cash Office functions, teammate supervision, and related tasks. Daily/weekly communicate departmental goals and plans to direct reports and assign workload based on skill levels to maximize efficiencies. Monitor progress against plans and store goals, pivoting accordingly to ensure uninterrupted operations and athlete support while meeting payroll and financial objectives. Develop effective schedules for direct reports and adjust as needed to meet athlete traffic demands and complete operational and merchandising initiatives. Build and lead a strong, effective team that delivers positive athlete experiences. Take the lead on sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining the appropriate number of direct reports in areas of oversight. Ensure all teammates are properly trained and provide coaching, feedback, development, recognition, and motivation throughout teammate lifecycle. Be responsible for performance management, including annual reviews and promotional recommendations, and hold teammates accountable for compliance with policies and procedures, including termination recommendations. Create a store environment where teammates and athletes are always welcome and treated with respect. Adhere to and enforce established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention, standard operating procedures, and relevant external legal guidelines. Hold teammates who fail to meet or comply with expectations accountable. Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent. 1‑3 years of experience. Previous retail/customer‑facing experience required. Previous people leadership experience preferred. Benefits Targeted Pay Range: $49,500.00 - $63,500.00, based on a 38‑hour work week. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include incentive, equity, and other benefits. Individual pay is determined by experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay. DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements and offers a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr