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Assistant Manager: Gore Creek Fly Fisherman/Breeze Ski Rental

Vail Resorts
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $57,160/yr($50,000/yr$57,160/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 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

  • 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
     

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

 

Job Summary:

Assists Store Manager in the overall day-to-day operation of rental and retail locations. This position is responsible for financial management, staff supervision, training, and overall store management. Oversees training, coaching and scheduling of store personnel. Responsible for sales generation and growth, inventory control, controllable expenses, loss prevention and store appearance.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $25.00/hr - $28.58/hr
  • Employment Type: Year Round 
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
  • Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Generate sales, and demonstrate and maintain a professional standard of guest service
  • Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth Manage and meet labor and operational budgets
  • Manage inventory control and meet or exceed inventory goals Role model and administer company policies, guidelines, core values and competencies
  • Train, develop, coach, and maintain a quality core staff
  • Enforce company policies and procedures, and other loss prevention policies
  • Train staff on POS, product knowledge, guest service, resort information, and sales
  • Conduct performance appraisals for and coach development of staff on a regular basis.
  • Maintain all company paperwork and safety standards according to policies and standards
  • Communicate ideas or issues with the Regional Manager
  • Remain current on new products, trends, and demonstrate knowledge of products in the fly fishing/skiing industry.

 

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year of retail/rental or hospitality experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of management experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of Fishing/Fly Fishing experience(Please only apply if you are an active angler)
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to communicate frequently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English.
  • Familiarity with rental and retail POS systems.

 

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.

 

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