Ski & Ride School Rental Technician

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski / Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary :

The Ski and Ride Rental Technician will work closely with our Ski and Ride School, as well as our rental department, to arrange gear for the students in lessons.

They will gather rentals and assist with fittings for children.

Job Specifications :

• Shift Type : Part Time
• Expected Pay Range : $20.00 - $21.36 / hour
• Skill Level : Entry

Job Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates product presentation and has full knowledge of all features of product line - alpine and snowboard equipment.
• Full knowledge of the entire Children's Center operations.
• High level communication skills.
• Properly fit ski and snowboard equipment for children.
• Needs to work in other locations within the children's center as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by rental shop lead or supervisor.

Job Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent - required.
• Previous rental shop experience - required.
• Basic skiing and snowboard terminology - required.
• English - fluent - required.
• Capable of working with small tools - drills, etc. - required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds - required.
• Binding certification (company will provide) - required.
• Previous experience working with children and parents in some capacity - preferred.
• Previous experience working in a guest service position - preferred.
• Ability to pay attention to details - preferred.
• Ability to multi task - preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge - preferred.
• Spanish extremely helpful - preferred.
• Ability to work Weekends and Holidays - required

Job Requirements :

• Experience working in a guest service industry with guests of all ages.
• Knowledge of local area / resort.
• Previous experience with teaching / coaching / mentoring children and / or childcare.
• Previous experience teaching ski and snowboard equipment is ideal.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (optional)

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $21.36. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 505061

Reference Date : 09 / 13 / 2024

Job Code Function : Rental Operations