Assistant Store Manager
Vail ResortsAbout 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:
Responsible for providing high-end customer service and store support. Assistant Store Manager directly oversees all aspects of operations and day-to-day routine work of rental and retail associates in store. Responsible for maintaining business standards and has increased decision-making authority. Assistant Store Manager acts as a knowledgeable representative of our brand and drives culture inside our rental and retail stores. Fulfills day-to-day work responsibilities for the organization as needed.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $25.00 - $32.14 /hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Co-leading with a leadership team of 3 – 4 fellow Assistant Store Managers.
- Managing a team of 10 - 40+ employees daily
- Providing consistent and direct feedback, coaching, and guidance to team members.
- Designing, executing, and tracking training plans
- Ensuring department and staff have all necessary supplies
- Create a rewarding environment in which to work, generate a team atmosphere
- Protect company assets through loss prevention techniques. Managing inventory of rental and retail product.
- Communicate ideas or issues with Store and Regional Managers
- Manage operational schedules and assist with payroll
- Remain current on new industry products and trends, and demonstrate knowledge of products
- Assist with administrative duties
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
- Minimum 2 years leadership experience
- 2 years in retail and/or rental experience - preferred
- Knowledge and passion for talent development
- Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
- 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
- Familiarity with rental and retail POS system – preferred
- Physically able to perform tasks that require moving up to 50lbs of we
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