SCHEELS Careers

Do what you love & you’ll never work a day in your life.

Whatever your passion is, SCHEELS has the ideal position to begin or advance your career. We’re looking for experts to join our team!

SCHEELS Fishing Expert happily helping a customer
About SCHEELS

We Are Your Retail Destination.

With over 118 years in business, SCHEELS is one of the largest sporting goods stores in America — offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. Our goal is to be the best retailer in the eyes of our customers, associates, and business partners.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Insurance

We offer health, dental, and accident insurance, plus short and long term disability.

Culture

As proud employee-owners, we all have a voice and thrive on collaboration to succeed.

Retirement

We are 100% employee-owned! In addition to offering a 401k plan, SCHEELS invests in your retirement for you.

Store Discount

Enjoy the best employee discount in the retail industry on gear, apparel and footwear from your favorite brands.

Family Time

We’re closed on major holidays and offer PTO, parental leave, and bereavement leave.

Training

Associates can launch careers with expert training and leadership coaching. The sky’s the limit!

Relocation

Explore new paths within SCHEELS by transferring to another location or position.

Giving Back

We do good in our communities with volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

SCHEELS Associate helping customers
100% Employee Owned

There's Great Pride in Being an Owner.

As an employee-owned company, we have a vested interest in the success of our company. SCHEELS rewards full-time associates beyond their paycheck with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Advance Your Career

The Possibilities are Endless.

If you strive for excellence, you'll find infinite career paths at SCHEELS. From a part-time position to a lifelong career, you can grow with us by advancing into new roles.

It really is amazing to see the tenure of associates who started, like me, in a part-time role and have worked their way up. SCHEELS truly gives you the tools to succeed!

- Nikki Fjerstad   |  Nikki started as a part-time associate in 2004, and she has held five different positions in four SCHEELS locations. Currently, she is the E‑Commerce Sales Leader.

SCHEELS Associate Nikki Fjerstad with her husband and two daughters
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Other Awards & Honors

2018 Forbes: America’s Best Large Employers
2019 Forbes: America’s Best Large Employers
2020 Newsweek: America’s Best Customer Service
2021 Newsweek: America’s Best Customer Service
2022 Forbes: America’s Best Large Employers
2022 Newsweek: America’s Best Customer Service
2022 Newsweek: America’s Best Retailers
2022 Newsweek: America’s Fastest Growing Online Shops
2022 Forbes: America’s Best Large Employers
2022 Forbes: Best Employers for New Graduates
2022 Forbes: Best Employers for Women
2023 Newsweek: America’s Best Customer Service
2023 Newsweek: Best Online Shops
2023 Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Not Sure Where To Start?

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We can help you take the next step towards pursuing your passion at SCHEELS.