Company to Kick-Off Hiring on October
3 with Annual National Signing Day®
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:
DKS) announced today that it plans to hire 8,600 seasonal teammates
for the 2023 holiday season. The sixth-annual "National Signing
Day" on October 3 will kick off
holiday recruiting efforts for positions at DICK'S Sporting Goods,
Public Lands, DICK'S House of Sport, and Going, Going, Gone! stores
across the country.
"Our seasonal teammates are key to creating a great holiday
shopping experience for our athletes," said Julie Lodge-Jarrett, senior vice president,
chief people & purpose officer at DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We're
looking forward to offering an unparalleled in-store experience
with the most in-demand brands and styles and having a
knowledgeable and friendly team is critical."
Seasonal teammates will have the opportunity to join a company
that has consistently received accolades for its workplace culture,
including recently landing on FORTUNE'S Best Places to Work
in Retail for the third year in a row, as well as Great Place to
Work in 2021 and 2022.
DICK'S will again close all of its stores and distribution
centers on Thanksgiving Day, November 23,
2023, allowing teammates to spend the holiday with their
families. Athletes can shop online on Thanksgiving Day, with stores
re-opening on Black Friday.
DICK'S is seeking applicants who are passionate about customer
service, believe that sports have the power to change lives, and
have a sense of enthusiasm to support, inform, equip and inspire
athletes with the leading sports and outdoor brands. Teammates will
benefit from competitive pay, optional DailyPay and an associate
discount of up to 25% off.
Interested applicants should first apply online and then visit
their local store on National Signing Day (October 3) to be interviewed and meet the team.
Holiday hiring will continue beyond National Signing Day until all
positions are filled.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and
excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all
athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered
in Pittsburgh, the leading
omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in
more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands,
Moosejaw, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and
through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S
House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as
GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling,
communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives,
DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together
with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support
under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter
program and other community-based initiatives. Additional
information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability
efforts and employment opportunities can be found on
dicks.com, investors.dicks.com,
sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on
Facebook, Twitter, Threads, and
Instagram.
CONTACT: DICK'S Sporting Goods, 724-273-5552,
press@dcsg.com
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