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.
Lace Up as a Nike 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 products that inspire them to move, dream, and dare. You build brand trust and loyalty in the store while working as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.
The goal is to serve consumers and provide the ultimate Nike store experience.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $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 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 of up to 50% 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
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 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: Understand and focus on consumer needs, guiding them to products that elevate their performance.
- You fuel the day’s momentum: Know the product, honor the details, keep the store sharp, meet goals, and move with purpose.
- You build connection: Support consumers and teammates, share knowledge, and create an inclusive environment.
- You bring integrity to every moment: Meet elevated standards, communicate honestly, and demonstrate reliability.
Qualifications
- Flexible scheduling and availability to work retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, based on store needs
- 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. Candidates will answer questions about personality characteristics and behavioral preferences 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.