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At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of 301 stores across 21 states as of March 7, 2025. Looking to join our team? Search available opportunities today: careers.academy.com

At School Specialty, our business is transforming more than classrooms. We believe that all students can flourish in an environment where they are engaged and inspired to learn and grow. In turn, this belief has propelled us to 60 years of leadership in providing comprehensive learning environments for PreK-12 educational institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Our extensive portfolio includes essential classroom supplies, furniture and design services, educational technology, science curriculum, supplemental learning resources, professional development, funding assistance, and more. We design, manufacture, and distribute a broad assortment of name brand and proprietary products, and focus an unmatched team of subject matter experts, all in support of a singular vision: providing the products and support to help districts elevate their performance and improve learning outcomes for every student.

The S&S Worldwide Family supports those who help people play and learn by developing, assorting and distributing tools that stimulate activity, foster creativity, encourage communication and nourish growth. We partner with teachers, coaches, counselors, activity and recreation professionals and all those who are dedicated to improving the world by achieving positive outcomes for the individuals and the groups they serve. We live our mission by providing a superior customer experience through highly-engaged and empowered associates. We Make it Easy!