Hundreds to continue employment as Sports Authority Team Members following holiday season
Englewood, CO – Sports Authority, one of the largest full-line sporting goods retailers in the United States and Puerto Rico, announced today that it will hire 3,500 temporary Team Members across the country to meet consumer demand during the 2015 holiday season. All Sports Authority locations will begin hiring in mid-October and continue through December. Sports Authority plans to convert hundreds of seasonal workers into permanent Team Members after the holidays.
"We are so excited to provide jobs for applicants seeking temporary, as well as part-time employment during the holidays," said Robert Gordon, Senior Vice President at Sports Authority. "At Sports Authority, we want to ensure every single customer has the best shopping experience around and this will be made possible with the extra hands joining us for the holidays. Our team is our greatest asset and I look forward to the future applicants joining us."
Seasonal employees are eligible to receive the same benefits as current Team Members, and this year will have access to Sport Authority's generous employee discount program. With competitive hourly wages, a team-based work environment, great training and advancement opportunities, Sports Authority offers an exciting work environment for competitive, talented individuals who are passionate about sports. For more information and to apply, visit jobs.sportsauthority.com/holiday.
About Sports Authority
Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Sports Authority is one of the largest full-line sporting goods retailers, with 467 locations across 41 states and Puerto Rico. Sports Authority offers a broad range of sporting goods from leading brands and is the active family's destination for footwear, apparel, fitness, team sports and outdoor recreation. The League by Sports Authority, a free and easy rewards program, offers members 5% back after they earn 100 points or more during a qualifying period. For a list of store locations and information, or to shop online, visit www.sportsauthority.com. Follow Sports Authority on Facebook www.facebook.com/SportsAuthority and www.Twittertwitter.com/SportsAuthority.
