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Rental Associate

Vail Resorts
Breckenridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2026
💰 $44,380/yr($40,000/yr$44,380/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 June 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: 

Rental associates are responsible for generating sales through world-class guest service, assisting customers with rental equipment and providing our guests with gear and services for the ultimate outdoor experience.   

 

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.19/hr  

  • Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026  

  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

  • Housing Availability: Yes 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Provide excellent guest service at one of our retail shops  

  • Fit guests with equipment - we'll train you! 

  • Explain to guests how to operate rental equipment, safety practices, and guest responsibility for the equipment during the rental including length of rental and return options  

  • Work together with teammates to maintain safety standard                 

  • May include other duties such as cashiering, retail sales                   

  • Other duties as assigned    

 

Job Requirements: 

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends  

  • Commitment to exceptional Customer Service 

  • Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry  

  • Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods 

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English                 

 

A Rental Associate team member is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following: 

  • Mountain Activities 

  • Retail Rental operations 

  • Food and Beverage Support 

  • Ticket sales or scanning 

  • Lift Operations 

  • Base Area Operations 

 

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $22.19/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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