DICK'S Sporting Goods

RetailRockClimbingAssociate

$0–0k Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Retail Rock Climbing Associate at DICK'S Sporting Goods. Skills: Customer service, Climbing instruction. Drive engagement, training, educational programs. Monitor climbing activities”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identify safety concerns; Correct safety concerns

Eligibility Requirements

Physical lifting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Climbing certification required, At least 18 years old

Nice to Have

Prior retail experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Monitor climbing activities

Provide assistance to climbers

Oversee daily operations

Ensure Company standards

Assist in other operations

Provide consultative advice

Demonstrate product knowledge

Instruct climbing techniques

Teach instructional lessons

Uphold merchandise presentation standards

Follow signing requirements

Follow replenishment processes

Follow recovery processes

Assist with team-building events

Identify safety concerns

Correct safety concerns

Maintain loss prevention standards

Maintain loss prevention controls

Create inclusive store environment

Support team across store

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Support the team

Communication Scope

Consultative advice

Full Job Description

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:** **_ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:_** As a Climbing Associate, you will drive the engagement, training and educational programs for both teammates and customer in all aspects of climbing. As a climbing associate, you are responsible for monitoring climbing activities and providing assistance to climbers. You will direct the workflow and oversee the daily operations of the climb department under the direction of the Lead within your department and the Assistant Store Manager. Additional responsibilities include driving results, ensuring Company standards, and assisting in other operations as needed. * Responsible for driving the highest level of customer service within the department while engaging in behaviors that are in-line with company’s service and selling standards. * Ensure the customer experience includes product experts who provide consultative advice while demonstrating excellent product knowledge. * Instruct climbing techniques for explores of all ages and experience levels. * Teach instructional lessons as needed or requested. * Uphold company standards for merchandise presentation, showcasing the best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods through following established floor sets, signing requirements, price changes, replenishment and recovery processes, in-stock, etc. * Assist Climbing lead with team-building events at the rock wall with guides. Operations: * Identify and correct any safety concerns with the rock wall and climbing equipment by maintaining Company loss prevention standards and controls. *

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