NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be.
Retail Associate / Athlete
As a Nike Retail Associate—known as an Athlete—you bring the “Just Do It” mindset to life. You serve consumers by helping them discover products that inspire them to move, dream, and dare. You build brand trust and loyalty in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment across store zones and consumer needs.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00.
Committing to your hours of availability and maintaining flexibility within those hours is a core component of retail employment. Standard shifts are generally scheduled between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM in the store’s time zone. Specific schedules vary by location, season, business demands, and employment type.
Retail Expected Hours
- Full-time: 32–40 hours per week
- Part-time: 14–29 hours per week
- Seasonal: Up to 40 hours per week based on business need
- Part-time under: 5–15 hours per week
Benefits
- Discounts up to 50% off for employees and eligible family members from Nike, Converse, and Jordan
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year, with eligibility varying
- Accrued paid time off and holiday pay, with eligibility varying
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with eligibility varying
- Parental and family leaves
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Financial coaching and education benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Mental and emotional health benefits
- Child development support and caregiving benefits
- Employee assistance program
Who We’re Looking For
- Leads with service and understands consumers’ needs
- Knows the product, honors details, keeps the store sharp, and works with purpose
- Builds connections with consumers and teammates
- Brings integrity, reliability, and honest communication to every interaction
Qualifications
- Flexible scheduling and availability for retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder, and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Relocation support and work authorization assistance are not available
An online assessment is part of the application process. Accommodation requests may be sent to Nike.Support@aon.com.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and offers a diverse and inclusive culture, professional development, and a total rewards package.