Rental Associate
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 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:
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Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $22.19/hr
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Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
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Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
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Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
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Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
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Provide excellent guest service at one of our retail shops
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Fit guests with equipment - we'll train you!
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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
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Work together with teammates to maintain safety standard
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May include other duties such as cashiering, retail sales
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Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
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Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends
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Commitment to exceptional Customer Service
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Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry
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Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods
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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:
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Mountain Activities
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Retail Rental operations
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Food and Beverage Support
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Ticket sales or scanning
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Lift Operations
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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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