DICK'S Sporting Goods and Foot Locker to Hire 11,000 Seasonal Staff

The hiring initiative allocates 8,400 roles to DICK'S various banners, including DICK'S House of Sport, Going Going Gone!, and Public Lands. Foot Locker locations, including Kids Foot Locker, WSS, and Champs Sports, will account for the remaining 2,900 positions. Store leadership will be present at participating locations during the October 21 event to meet candidates directly.

Julie Lodge-Jarrett, Chief People, Purpose and Transformation Officer at DICK'S, noted that these seasonal workers are vital to the company's holiday operations. Michael Keinath, his counterpart at Foot Locker, emphasized that the firm is seeking individuals with a genuine passion for sneaker culture to engage with customers during the peak shopping window. Beyond hourly pay and employee discounts, seasonal staff will gain access to a 401(k) plan with a company match after 30 days of employment.

In line with company policy, all stores and distribution centers will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, to allow employees time with their families. Retail operations will resume on Black Friday, November 27. Interested applicants can search for specific openings via the corporate career portals for DICK'S and Foot Locker.