Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
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. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination.
Retail Associate / Athlete
As a Nike Retail Associate—known as an Athlete—you bring the “Just Do It” mindset to life. You serve like a pro to help consumers discover the product that inspires them, from living rooms to locker rooms, to move, dream, and dare.
You’re in the store building brand trust and loyalty, but you don’t do it alone. We play in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment across store zones and consumer needs, with no ego. We’re one team, showing up with optimism and hunger for the collective win. The goal is to serve our consumer and provide the ultimate Nike store experience.
Starting hourly rate: $16.50
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 of the store’s timezone. Overnight positions may work shifts between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Specific schedules vary by location, season, and business demands.
Retail Expected Hours
- Full Time: 32–40 hours/week
- Part Time: 14–29 hours/week
- Seasonal: Up to 40 hours/week based on business need
- Part Time Under: 5–15 hours/week
Benefits
- Discounts up to 50% off for you and eligible family members from Nike, Converse, and Jordan
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year, eligibility varies
- Accrued paid time off and holiday pay, eligibility varies
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligibility varies
- 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
- You lead with service and understand the consumer’s needs.
- You fuel the day’s momentum by knowing the product, honoring details, keeping the store sharp, and pursuing goals.
- You build connections with consumers and teammates, bring the energy of sport, and create an inclusive space.
- You bring integrity, communicate honestly, and model reliability.
Qualifications
- Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, based on store needs.
- Physical requirements may include bending, squatting, reaching, climbing a ladder, and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must be at least 18.
- Relocation support and work authorization assistance are not available.
An online assessment is part of the application process. The assessment includes questions about personality characteristics related to successful performance in the Retail Athlete/Associate role.
NIKE offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.