Vail, CO, US
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 Epic 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.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Benefits
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
Job Summary:
The role of assistant store manager is to assist in managing sales, staff, operational and merchandising functions of the store to attain maximum profitability, productivity, and a world class guest experience.
Job Specifications:
Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $28.58/hr
Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
Shift Type: Full Time hours available
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Generate sales, demonstrate and maintain a professional standard of guest service
Assist Store Manager in maintaining an enthusiastic and professional standard of guest service
Provide training resources for employees in POS, product knowledge, guest service, and sales
Administer company policies and guidelines
Assist Store Manager in communicating company values and goals to the employees
Assist Store Manager in monitoring and controlling a daily payroll budget
Maintain merchandising and cleanliness standards
Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals
Enforce company cash handling and other Loss Prevention policies and procedures
Recruit and assist in maintaining a quality core staff
Remain current on new industry products and trends; demonstrate knowledge of products
Protect company assets through loss prevention techniques
Maintain all company paperwork according to policies and standards\
Job Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years of retail sales experience - preferred
A minimum of 1 year of ski / snowboard rental management experience - preferred
High school diploma or equivalent - required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - required
Ability to communicate frequently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English - required
Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
Familiarity with rental and retail POS system - preferred
Must be a team player and be able to handle fast paced stressful environment
Possess the desire to offer the highest customer service standards to guests
The expected pay range is $25.00/hr - $28.58/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 512745
Reference Date: 11/27/2025
Job Code Function: Store Operations
Nearest Major Market: Denver