Retail Associate

Retail AssociateCreate 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 SummaryJob Summary: We're looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Retail Associate to join our snowboard shop team. This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes snowboarding and enjoys helping customers find the right gear for their mountain adventures.Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $20.00/hr Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age Housing Availability: NoJob Responsibilities: Provide excellent guest service by engaging with guests and understanding their needs Help guests find the right snowboard gear and apparel for their adventures Share product knowledge and technical expertise to ensure customers make informed decisions Work together with teammates to maintain safety standards and maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor May include other duties such as cashiering, rentals, or assisting other departmentsJob Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule; including weekend and holidays. Passion for snowboarding, mountain culture, or an interest in learning about snowboard equipment, brands, and technology Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periodsThe expected pay range is $20.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. 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 517339 Reference Date: 09/04/2026 Job Code Function: Retail Ops