Academy Sports Referral Bonus Program

Academy Sports + Outdoors offers a referral bonus program designed to attract top talent through employee referrals. This program provides a financial incentive to current employees who successfully refer candidates for open positions within the company. Below is a detailed overview of the referral bonus program, focusing on tech/product roles, with additional information on other positions.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

• Software Engineers, Developers, Product Managers, Data Analysts, UX/UI Designers
  • Referral Bonus Amount: $2,000
  • Payment Structure:
    • 50% paid after the referred candidate completes 90 days of employment.
    • Remaining 50% paid after the referred candidate completes 6 months of employment.

Other Roles

• Retail Associates, Customer Service Representatives, Warehouse Staff
  • Referral Bonus Amount: $500
  • Payment Structure:
    • 50% paid after the referred candidate completes 60 days of employment.
    • Remaining 50% paid after the referred candidate completes 90 days of employment.

Eligibility Criteria

• The referring employee must be actively employed by Academy Sports + Outdoors at the time of payout.
• The referred candidate must not have applied or been interviewed for any position within the past 12 months.
• Referrals must be submitted through the official referral portal or approved channels to qualify for the bonus.

Referral Process

1. Submission:

   • Employees submit referrals via the company’s internal referral portal, providing the candidate's resume and any additional required information.

2. Evaluation:

   • The Talent Acquisition team reviews the referred candidate's qualifications and experience.
   • Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be contacted for further assessment.

3. Hiring and Onboarding:

   • Successful candidates are provided with an offer letter and undergo the standard onboarding process.

Estimated Impact

• Tech/Product Roles:
  • On average, a successful referral in this