Bow Technician - Full-Time

Turn your passion for the outdoors, sports, or fashion into a world-class career.

At SCHEELS, we don’t just sell gear—we live it. As a leader in the sporting goods industry, we are driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. We empower our associates to become true experts through extensive product training, mentorship, and professional development. If you "walk the walk" and love helping others find their next favorite hobby, you belong at SCHEELS.

We are looking for a Bow technician that is a hands-on expert who takes pride in the fine-tuning of a high-performance bow and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is the role for you. Join us in delivering the ultimate archery experience through precision craftsmanship and genuine expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Master the Craft: Use your hands-on technical skills to set up, tune, and repair bows, ensuring every piece of equipment is precision-ready for the field.
• Be the Expert Guide: Help customers navigate our merchandise with confidence—whether you're explaining gear specs or walking them through the perks of the Scheels Visa Rewards card.
• Curate the Experience: Maintain a pristine, professional workspace and keep the shelves stocked, ensuring our archery department is always "game-day" ready.
• Collaborate & Grow: Join a high-energy team where you’ll attend specialized training, solve unique customer challenges, and contribute to a positive, respectful shop culture.

The Perks & Benefits

We don’t just offer a job; we offer an investment in you. At SCHEELS, you aren't just an employee—you’re an owner.

• Become an Owner: Join our 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you. You'll start earning ownership after your first year (1,000 hours) and become fully vested in just three years. Continue to build wealth with 401(k) options (eligible after your first quarter).
• Comprehensive Health Support: We invest in your wellbeing by paying 75% of your health plan premium, contributing directly to your HSA, and offer a full insurance suite including Dental, Vision, and Accident/Hospital Indemnity. These benefits kick in quickly—starting the first of the month following your first 60 days.
• Balance & Support: Enjoy 15 days of PTO (prorated based on your start date) and 6 paid holidays, plus maternity, parental, and bereavement pay.
• Best Discount in Retail: Access our "famous" associate discount on the premium brands you love.
• Community Impact: Get paid to give back! Beyond monthly paid volunteer time, you’ll receive $500 annually to donate to a charity of your choice.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and treat every customer like the most important person in the building.

• Physical Capability: You are comfortably able to pull a 75lb draw weight, ensuring you can effectively test, demonstrate, and service high-performance hunting setups for our customers.
• Technical Specialist: You have hands-on experience "wrenching" on bows, with a proven ability to install accessories, timing cams, and performing precision tuning.
• Culture Fit: You arrive early (10 minutes is our standard!), bring high energy, and have a genuine desire to help others.
• Skills: Basic math and communication skills are essential for sales and reporting.
• Physicality: This is a "heavy work" role. You should be comfortable standing, walking, and occasionally lifting/moving up to 100 lbs.
• Education: High school diploma (or GED) and 1–3 months of related experience are preferred.

*Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: Average of 40-42 hours per week.
• The Shift: Includes a mix of opening shifts (Between 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) up to 2 closing shifts (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM), and a set day off each week.
• Weekends: Minimum of every other weekend (Saturdays between 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sundays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
• Pay: The posted compensation is a base hourly rate.

Closing Date: The job opportunity will remain posted until we have selected a qualified candidate to fill the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.