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Retail Associate

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Nov 2025
💰 $43,560/yr($40,000/yr$43,560/yr)

About the role

 

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: 

Come to work at a world class mountain shop and enjoy the best benefits package in the industry.  Join our passionate team and we’ll train you in all aspects of selling the latest outdoor gear - no experience required!  As a Retail Associate, you will provide our guests with gear and services for the ultimate outdoor experience. 

 

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $21.78/hr  

  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

  • Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age  

  • Housing Availability: No 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Provide excellent guest service and product knowledge                                                 

  • Outfit guests with the latest outdoor gear - we'll train you! 

  • Work together with teammates to maintain safety Standards                        

  • May include other duties such as cashiering, rentals, or assisting other departments               

  • Other duties as assigned       

 

Job Requirements: 

  • 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.                                                               

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English      

 

A Retail Associate is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles which could include one of the following: 

  • Resort Activities 

  • Retail Rental operations 

  • Food and Beverage Support 

  • Ticket sales or scanning

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