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On average, employees at Academy Sports and Outdoors give their company a 3.4 rating out of 5.0 - which is 14% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Academy Sports and Outdoors employees are Sales Associates submitting an average rating of 4.1.

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3.4
Average Rating
(based on 33 Academy Sports and Outdoors Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.1
Growth Opportunities
2.9
People You Work With
4.1
Person You Work For
3.7
Rewards You Receive
3.3
Support You Get
3.3
Way You Work
3.6
Work Setting
3.5
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Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"This place could use a whole makeover. Management says they care but they don't. Dedicated works get no schedules and favorites get it all. I am very hard working and a very good sales Associate at Academy Sports and get overlooked all the time. Now it is like calling to get on the schedule and then just checking your schedule. People like myself have other jobs because we need to provide for our family then and our part-time job deprived us of hours that is totally ridiculous and low. I would not recommend anybody wasting their time there. Sad when you have an employee who wants to work and then gets no hours"

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I do not understand why people that work hard and are loyal and just want their hours are not given any and the ones that apply for a job then turn around and call out and want to play to get hours. Management needs to improve here big time. You are told to call to see if you can on the schedule then are told to check your schedule to see if you even have hours. I have always worked hard and did my job and depend on my part-time hours on the weekend but I have been totally ignored and taken advantage of. Shame shame shame"

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.4
Academy Sports and Outdoors (48)

4.8 Highest Rated in this Industry is Alabama A&M University (6)
2.5 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Charter Schools USA (14)
3.6 Average of All Companies in this Industry (2,892)
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I wish people who are dedicated and work hard and show up for their shift would get treated properly. I enjoyed working for Academy Sports for several years until this year. I would not get scheduled and I was told to call then it was switched to check your schedule. You should not keep people waiting like that. We were told.to take time for family so I did. Then they get ticked because they realize that I was taking advantage of the time and they short with me. I am sick and tired of people saying one thing and doing another. I am a former owner of a business and you cannot and I repeat you cannot run a business like that I could careless how big or small your business is. People who work hard for you should be commended and the other that like to play and not show up well give them the captain hook. Management was great in 2016 then came 2021 and it went down hill. I even have hear impairment and they made me still wear a radio with ear piece. Big no.no there buddy and get treated differently because I have ADHD. People should be treated fairly I guess they didn't get the memo. Save yourself the hardship and find a place that treat great. Chic fila a is the best"

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"It's a decent job. It does not pay enough and the amount of pressure placed by the corporate can be stressful. The memories you make with co-workers are great though. It is full of good people who are trying to get by."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Logistics Manager

"I have been at Academy since 2012, and have enjoyed my time here. Academy operates 259 stores in 16 states, with annual sales topping $4.5 billion annually. We have seen new company ownership, and a focus on updating the technical infrastructure, and remodeling of stores to remain relevant and poised to continue growth."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"Value-based retailer with a strong supply chain and strong presence in the southeastern region of the US. Employees are generally young and energetic."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I worked remotely for Academy Sports + Outdoors as a Seasonal Customer Representative. I found it to be a fun, challenging and educational experience."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I worked for academy for 1 year. The company has a great work-life balance with a great paid time off program. The company cares about its employees and asks for constant feedback about how they are doing. The only negatives are they are slow in filling the store's shelves."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Logistics Intern

"I worked at Academy for the summer as an Domestic Logistics Intern. My supervisor and mentor were extremely supportive and helpful when I needed help on my project or had any questions in general."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Customer Service Team Member

"Academy sports and outdoors is a company that not only caters to people that do outdoorsy things, but also to those that need to purchase a pair of tennis shoes or socks. This store has many brands that they sale from Nike to reebok or if you prefer generic this is the store has you covered. Always the right price, Academy!"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Desktop Engineer

"I've worked for Academy for over a year in Katy, texas."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Softlines Manager

"I've been working for Academy Sports and Outdoors since the beginning of the year."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I worked for Academy for 2.3 years. It was the worst work experience I've ever had. Frustrating, aggravating, poorly managed, inconsistent work schedule. (They changed my schedule with less than a 24 hour notice. When they hand you your schedule they say 'don't plan anything on your days off' - Seriously!) They discourage breaks and micro-manage every minute of every hour."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"I will not recommend this organization to any of my family and friends."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Academy Sports and Outdoors Employee

"Left this company and I will not recommend anyone to work in Academy's horrible management. In this year 10 PMs already left Academy and more to leave soon. I am expecting you have same review from other Academy associates. Do you have zero rating!!!! I will give minus zero rating."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5

Academy Sports and Outdoors Reviews FAQs

Is Academy Sports and Outdoors a good company to work for?

Academy Sports and Outdoors has an overall rating of 3.4 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 33 Academy Sports and Outdoors Review Ratings left anonymously by Academy Sports and Outdoors employees, which is 13% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 73% of employees would recommend working at Academy Sports and Outdoors.

Does Academy Sports and Outdoors pay their employees well?

Academy Sports and Outdoors employees earn $25,000 annually on average, or $12 per hour, which is 62% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 22 Academy Sports and Outdoors employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Academy Sports and Outdoors Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Academy Sports and Outdoors?

73% of employees would recommend working at Academy Sports and Outdoors with the overall rating of 3.4 out of 5. Employees also rated Academy Sports and Outdoors 3.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.3 for Rewards You Receive, 2.9 for Growth Opportunities and 3.3 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Academy Sports and Outdoors?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Academy Sports and Outdoors is a Lead QA Tester at $132,000 annually. Browse Academy Sports and Outdoors Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Academy Sports and Outdoors?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Academy Sports and Outdoors is a Footwear Sales Associate at $15,000 annually. Browse Academy Sports and Outdoors Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Academy Sports and Outdoors?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Company Culture, People You Work With, Person You Work For and Rewards You Receive, and cons to be Growth Opportunities.

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