Current Open Positions
Sales Associates
At 1st Place Sports, we’re passionate about helping our community stay active. If you love running, walking, or fitness and enjoy connecting with people, you’ll play a key role in guiding customers to the gear that fits their lifestyle and goals.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales by providing expert shoe fittings and personalized recommendations
- Educate customers on footwear, insoles, apparel, and accessories to meet their performance and comfort needs
- Identify customer needs and confidently suggest add-on products to enhance their experience
- Deliver engaging, high-energy customer service that builds trust and repeat business
Qualifications
- Interest in running, walking, fitness, or an active lifestyle
- Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and comfort using point-of-sale systems
- Customer-focused mindset with effective problem-solving abilities
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and peak periods
- Interest in building a long-term role and growing within the 1st Place Sports team, seeing this role as more than just a short-term job.
- Motivation to grow professionally, with opportunities for ongoing training and advancement
Hours:
- 20+ hours per week – Includes evenings & weekends
Locations:
- San Marco Store: 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
- CR 210 Store: 2220 CR 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259
- Jacksonville Beach Store: 424 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to: kristin@1stplacesports.com
Retail Store Manager
As a Store Manager at 1st Place Sports, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations and long-term success of our retail team with a strong focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. We believe our people are the heart of our brand, and this role is centered on building, supporting, and developing a team that reflects that belief.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily store operations with a strong focus on customer experience and team engagement
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop Retail Sales Associates in partnership with the Training Manager
- Coach and lead staff to deliver expert shoe fittings, product knowledge, and personalized service
- Create and manage schedules to ensure proper floor coverage and operational efficiency
- Maintain a hands-on presence on the sales floor, leading by example
- Drive sales performance and team productivity through coaching and feedback
- Ensure merchandising, inventory accuracy, and store standards are consistently met
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly
- Collaborate with leadership on store initiatives, events, and community outreach
- Uphold company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Qualifications
- Passion for running, walking, fitness, or an active lifestyle
- Leadership experience in retail or a customer-focused environment
- Strong communication, organization, and people-management skills
- Customer-first mindset with a hands-on leadership approach
- Comfortable coaching, developing, and leading a team on the sales floor
- Familiarity with POS systems and basic retail operations preferred
- Dependable, career-oriented, and interested in long-term growth
- Flexible availability, including some evenings and 1–2 weekend days per month
Hours:
- 40 hours per week
Locations:
- San Marco Store: 2018 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207
- CR 210 Store: 2220 CR 210 West, St. Johns, FL 32259
- Jacksonville Beach Store: 424 South 3rd Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- Baymeadows Store: 3931 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217
How to Apply
Email resume and cover letter to: kristin@1stplacesports.com