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, working as part of a team to provide the ultimate Nike store experience.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $19.00.
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 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, eligibility varies
- 401(k) plan, eligibility varies
- 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
- Lead with service: Understand and prioritize consumer needs, guiding them to gear that elevates their performance.
- Fuel the day’s momentum: Know the product, honor the details, keep the store sharp, meet goals, and move with purpose.
- Build connection: Support consumers and teammates, bring the energy of sport, share knowledge, and create an inclusive space.
- Bring integrity: Meet elevated standards, communicate honestly, and model reliability.
Qualifications
- Flexible scheduling and availability to work retail hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and/or 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. NIKE uses assessment scores as part of determining who advances in the hiring process. Accommodation requests may be directed to Nike.Support@aon.com.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.