Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our Full-Time Hourly and Salaried Team Members which is designed to allow our Team Members the ability to choose which benefits are best for themselves in addition to their families. 


Financial Wellbeing

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Competitive Pay


We offer competitive pay and regularly re-evaluate each year.  In addition, we offer most Team Members the ability to access a portion of their earned wages early, as often as daily.
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Retirement - 401 (k)


Academy's 401(k) administrator (Fidelity) helps Team Members build a secure financial future with the flexibility to contribute to a pre-tax or Roth basis through payroll deductions. After one year of service and 1,000 hours worked, eligible Team Members can take advantage of Academy's 100% match on contributions up to 6%, dollar for dollar on a pre-tax basis.
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Company Stock 


Team Members can purchase Academy common stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) at a 15% discount directly and conveniently through payroll deductions.  

Physical Wellbeing

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Medical


Academy's medical administrator (Collective Health) offers three medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with each plan covering 100% of preventative care costs before deductibles are met. Team Members can choose between Preferred Provider Organization, a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Reimbursement Account, or a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. 
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Dental


Academy's dental insurance provider (Delta Dental) provides benefits that improve oral health. Team Members have coverage on preventive services, basic and major dental care, as well as orthodontic treatment for eligible dependents up to age 18. 
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Vision


Academy's vision insurance provider (VSP Vision) provides quality eye care at an affordable cost through their comprehensive network of optometrists and eyewear products. Team Members have two plan options, a Basic Plan and an Enhanced Plan, and both include coverage for routine eye exams, along with allowances for frames and lenses. 
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Basic Life and AD&D


Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is provided at no cost to the Team Member. Eligible dependents are enrolled at no additional cost if they are enrolled in the medical plan. 
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Pharmacy


Academy's pharmacy benefit provider (MedImpact) provides easy and convenient access to medications. Team Members enrolled in one of Academy's health plans can take advantage of mail-order delivery through Birdi or walk into one of Walgreens retail pharmacies for 90-day supply medications.
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Telemedicine


Academy's telemedicine provider with Included Health (Dr. On Demand) offers access to board-certified physicians and therapists for virtual appointments for non-emergency issues. Team Members enrolled in one of Academy's health insurance plans have this coverage.  
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Flu Shots


All Team Members are eligible to receive annual flu shots at no costs to them. 
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Disability


Disability coverge (SunLife) is availalbe to all Full-Time Team Members. Both short-term and long-term disability options may be available for enrollment.
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Family and Women's Health

Academy's family planning and women's health provider (Progyny) provides comprehensive support for fertility, family building, and women's health benefits. Team Members enrolled in one of Academy's health insurance plans will have this coverage.
SunLife

Voluntary Benefits


Academy's voluntary benefits (SunLife) include hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident coverage options that help to provide added financial protection and peace of mind not covered through other benefit plans. All full-time and part-time Team Members are eligible to enroll. 
HoorayHealth

Part-Time Benefits


Academy's part-time benefits provider (Hooray Health) provides affordable in-person and virtual medical care coverage, along with dental and vision plans. Part-time Team Members and their families can enroll in these valuable coverage options.

Work Life Balance

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Paid Time Off & Holidays


Everyone deserves some time off! Academy provides time off in increments that vary based on role, years of service with company, and other factors. Details will be provided specific to the role you are interested in.

Academy's recognized paid holidays are either awarded on specific days or given as “flex holidays” so you can choose when to use. This is specific to the division of Academy for which you are working in.
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Flex Time


  • Pick-up/Trade shifts in Stores
  • Numerous shift options in the Distribution Centers
  • Schedule flexibility in Corporate (arrival/departure time)
  • Work remotely as part of our Customer Care team
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Parental Leave


Academy's parental leave benefit supports growing families with 100% paid leave time. Eligible Team Members can have up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and two weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing and adoptive parents.

Personal & Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement
Academy values education and considers reimbursement even if the field of study chosen is outside of the retail industry.
Training Opportunities
At every state of a career journey at Academy, Team Members have access to training resources to develop new skills and maximize potential.
Internal Advancement
From entry-level position to leadership roles, Academy is proud to create pathways for internal growth and long-term success.

Team Member Perks

Merchandise Discount
Academy's Team Member Discount provides a 20% discount on merchandise in Academy stores and Academy.com. There are opportunities to save even more when combined with the myAcademy Rewards® Credit Card for an additional 5% off.
Expert
Savings
Earn discounts on over 1,000 popular brands by learning more about our vendors and their products.
Discount
Network

Access to a full range of discounts and rewards to sporting events, theme parks, restaurants, & MORE!

Team Member Assistance

There when you need it most
The Academy Team Member Relief program provides financial assistance if you experience damage to your home or vehicle due to inclement weather or a fire. Since 2019, Academy has paid over $2 million to our team members in need. 
Transparency in Coverage
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