Assistant Store Manager, Tune Shop

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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 Assistant Manager at a Ski and Snowboard Tuning Shop supports the Shop Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring that all tuning, repairs, and maintenance are performed to the highest technical and safety standards. This role involves supervising tuning technicians, maintaining workflow efficiency, organizing shop inventory, and assisting with equipment quality control. The Assistant Manager also plays a key role in training new staff, managing schedules, and helping to implement shop procedures. A strong understanding of ski and snowboard tuning techniques, attention to detail, and solid leadership skills are essential in this behind-the-scenes, operations-focused position.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $27.53/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for training, scheduling, evaluating, communicating and coaching of staff members and assigning work to meet business needs and overall morale goals for the team
• Serve as a resource and knowledge base for new and existing employees
• Perform nightly transit movements
• Perform both tuning and repair services for guests and fleet gear.
• Work together with teammates to maintain safety standards.
• Manage tuning and transit teams
• Act as a mentor who can train and lead a team with effective communication
• May include
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience.
• Display mechanical aptitude to be able to perform ski and snowboard tunes, maintenance or repairs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Commitment to exceptional Customer Service.
• Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate fluently through spoken and written English.

The expected pay range is $25.00/hr - $27.53/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  510498
Reference Date: 07/30/2025 
Job Code Function: Store Operations