Academy Sports + Outdoors · 2 days ago
2026 Summer Internship
Katy, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAcademy Sports + Outdoors is a leading sporting goods retailer committed to fostering a workplace that values growth and hard work. They are offering a 10-week summer internship program where interns will engage in meaningful work across various departments, gaining real-world experience and networking opportunities. The internships cover multiple areas including Finance, Marketing, IT, and Supply Chain, providing interns with insight into the retail industry.
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Responsibilities
Required to complete an assigned project related to the business area of focus and present project results to executive management
Develop and contribute to the goals and priorities of the department
Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for implementing improvements
Gain exposure to and learn about various teams within the department and how they contribute to Academy’s success
Maintain consistent and punctual submission of all work assignments to the Intern Supervisor and Manager of Talent Acquisition, including periodic progress reports
Prepare for and utilize training opportunities provided
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Seniors who graduate by December 2026 or Juniors who graduate by May 2027
Record of strong academic performance
Candidates open to relocation (Internship will take place at Katy, TX HQ)
Candidates open to full-time employment upon internship completion
Junior or Senior status at an accredited college or university
Must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of internship
Degree plan reflecting the area of internship focus
Ability to relate and apply the knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the company setting
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Team-oriented thinker
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Required to complete an assigned project related to the business area of focus and present project results to executive management
Develop and contribute to the goals and priorities of the department
Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for implementing improvements
Gain exposure to and learn about various teams within the department and how they contribute to Academy's success
Maintain consistent and punctual submission of all work assignments to the Intern Supervisor and Manager of Talent Acquisition, including periodic progress reports
Prepare for and utilize training opportunities provided
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Regular in-office attendance required
Preferred
Involvement with a club, organization, or extra-curricular activity preferred
Customer Service: Preferred
Retail Experience: Preferred
Company
Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it.
Founded in 1938
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01IPO
2011-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
Carl Ford
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
2025-12-09
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