At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. As one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers, we offer a wide assortment under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 22,000+ 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.

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide FUN FOR ALL through strong assortments, value for all budgets, and an exciting shopping experience.

Our company values:

• CUSTOMER focus and service
• EXCELLENCE in all we do
• Responsible LEADERSHIP
• INITIATIVE with urgency
• STUDENTS of the business
• INTEGRITY always
• Positive impact on our COMMUNITIES

Empower
Academy Sports + Outdoors encourages safety so that everyone can feel confident and comfortable doing what they love. We help people gear up properly for sports and outdoor activities, and we promote ways to be smart and stay safe. We’ve got your back… and the rest of you too.

Encourage
Academy Sports + Outdoors makes it possible for people to enjoy more sports and outdoors activities. We believe being active is an essential part of life. Starting with our assortment, we motivate people to try new things and give them opportunities to enjoy a variety of fun activities. We’re always game.

Connect
Academy Sports + Outdoors creates ways for members of the community to connect and have fun with each other. We build connections within the community by supporting events, programs, and organizations that make a positive impact. Let’s get together.

Life at Academy

Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy culture for over 80 years. With more than 20,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Career Opportunities

Our Stores
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we’re committed to providing memorable customer service to the guests that walk through our doors every day.

From team members to store directors, everyone on staff is dedicated to helping customers find everything they need, whether it’s hunting gear to family fun essentials. That’s why we take interest in growing the careers of our current team members while also developing opportunities for new ones. With 259 stores in the South, Southeast, and Midwest, there’s an opportunity waiting at an Academy near you!

Our Corporate Office
Our corporate office is located in Katy, TX. This suburb is easily accessible from most locations in the Greater Houston area. It's a place for everyone from active-minded families to weekend adventurists to dine, shop and take advantage of the many parks and trails.

With amenities like an on-site Starbucks, gym facility, football field and cafeterias, the corporate campus is made to accommodate a fun and productive work environment.

Our Distribution Centers
Whether working as a receiving team member or an operations manager, there's a place for you in one of our three distribution centers located in Katy, TX, Jeffersonville, GA, and Cookeville, TN.

Each of our distribution centers is approximately 1.4 million or more square feet and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and technology.