Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Academy Sports + Outdoors as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Lead Cashier and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Lead Cashier and roles were rated as the easiest.
Super simple. Asked what availability was and was granted a job on the spot. Seemed like they were a bit desperate for workers. The questions were basic and didn't involve much preparation.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Lewisville, TX) in Apr 2026
Interview
After applying they called me to schedule an interview, we set a date, i showed up and asked for the interviewer, they took me into the office and conducted the interview there
I applied through university. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Houston, TX)
Interview
The interview team was so nice and really attentive to who they hire as people first and foremost. Three rounds of interviews: one was a general screening, another was with the Sr Manager, and lastly a campus tour and in person meeting with 2 other company members. Whole process took about 2 months
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very standard: project you’re most proud of, tell me about a difficult experience, conflict resolution…