DescriptionWith over 400 stores located throughout the western United States, Big 5 Sporting Goods is the neighborhood store that gets you ready to play. For over 60 years, everything we do comes down to having the most talented individuals on our team and an Assistant Manager position is the perfect career opportunity for the sports and outdoor enthusiast. The qualities of our team members serve as a foundation for future growth and our managers provide leadership and direction to the entire store team. Our Assistant Manager gains knowledge and experience, required for promotion to higher management positions under direction of experienced personnel, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. A well-defined training program will be provided to help you develop your way in our management structure. Candidates who apply for this position should be enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded people with solid customer service backgrounds and/or educational paths well-suited for the industry.ResponsibilitiesSuccessful operation of store in the absence of the Store ManagerDriving salesOpening and closing of the storeInterviewing, hiring, and training of employees Writing a weekly store scheduleDevelopment of future management candidatesDirect oversight of footwear and advertising programs, and other departmentsPerforming customer sales and serviceDirecting sales and cashier associates throughout the storeTraining newly hired associatesMerchandising and compliance of all company policiesAnswering customer inquiries from telephone callsSetting promotional signage, and other duties as assignedEnforcement of all company policiesCoaching, counseling, and disciplining employees as neededLearning and providing product descriptionsProposing add-on sales.Checking and retrieve merchandise from storage areasOrganize, restock, and clean merchandise on the sales floorInventory control and enforcement of loss prevention policiesRequirementsMust be 21 years of age or olderPrevious retail management experienceMust possess High School diploma, GED, High School Equivalency, certificated equivalent and/or relevant experienceMust possess basic organizational and/or applicable math skillsUpon accepting an offered position, candidate will be subject to E-VerifyLight to moderate lifting may be required, with or without reasonable accommodationMust possess effective and demonstrable interactive and communicative skillsBenefitsCompany Sponsored Education AssistanceDental, Medical, Vision InsuranceEmployee Merchandise DiscountEmployee Referral ProgramKinecta Credit Union MembershipLife InsurancePaid Personal Time OffSick PayVacation Pet InsuranceSavings and Profit-Sharing Plan – 401k/Roth IRATicket Discounts to Top Attractions and EventsCalifornia Pay Scale: $19.59 – $25.08/hour depending on store locationCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Notice at Collection For Federal Protection and specific City Ordinance Information, see links below.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther