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.
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 while working collaboratively across store zones and consumer needs.
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 up to 50% off for eligible employees and family members from Nike, Converse, and Jordan
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year, subject to eligibility
- Accrued paid time off and holiday pay, subject to eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility
- Parental and family leaves, short- and long-term disability, subject to eligibility
- 401(k) plan and financial coaching and education benefits, subject to eligibility
- Commuter benefits
- Mental and emotional health benefits
- Child development support and caregiving benefits, subject to eligibility
- Employee assistance program
Who We’re Looking For
- Lead with service and understand consumers’ needs.
- Know the product, honor details, keep the store sharp, and work toward goals.
- Build connections with consumers and teammates while creating an inclusive environment.
- Communicate honestly and model reliability in 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. Accommodations are available for the assessment and interview process.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.