Position
Sporting Goods Associate
Location
Missoula, MT
Company
Walmart
Pay Rate
$16.50/hr
Job Type
Part-Time
Urgency
Missoula Alert: We are currently seeking a Sporting Goods Associate to join our local team.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for part-time work
with $16.50/hr potential.
Tags: #MissoulaJobs #PartTime #Sporting
About Walmart Sporting Goods Department
The Walmart Sporting Goods department serves a wide customer base — from families buying camping gear and bicycles to hunters purchasing ammunition and fishing enthusiasts browsing tackle. Sporting Goods Associates combine product knowledge with compliance awareness, particularly around firearm and ammunition sales that require strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. This department attracts associates who are personally passionate about outdoor recreation and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with customers seeking gear recommendations.
Position Overview
Walmart is hiring Sporting Goods Associates to manage merchandise presentation and provide customer assistance in the Sporting Goods department at Supercenter locations. You will help customers select camping gear, fitness equipment, outdoor recreation products, and sporting supplies while maintaining department organization, locked case security, and compliance with all firearm and ammunition sales regulations where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist customers selecting sporting goods including camping equipment, fitness gear, bicycles, fishing tackle, and outdoor recreation products.
• Process firearm and ammunition sales following all ATF, federal, state, and local compliance requirements where applicable to your location.
• Maintain locked display cases for high-value sporting goods items ensuring security and proper inventory accountability.
• Stock shelves and set seasonal sporting goods displays including camping season, hunting season, and back-to-school fitness.
• Assemble display bicycles, fitness equipment, and outdoor furniture following manufacturer instructions and Walmart assembly standards.
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be 18+ years of age (21+ for firearm and ammunition sales in applicable states). No prior sporting goods or retail experience required. Personal interest in outdoor recreation, fitness, or sporting activities helpful. Must pass additional compliance training for regulated product sales. Walmart offers competitive sporting goods pay, flexible scheduling, associate discount, 401(k), stock purchase plan, health benefits, and advancement into sporting goods team lead and department coach positions.