Rental Associate

Vail Resorts

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Posted 20 days ago

Full Time

, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Rental associates are responsible for providing world-class guest service by fitting customers with rental equipment and explaining safety practices. They also support various resort departments including retail, food and beverage, and base area operations as needed.

Qualifications

You have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and can communicate fluently in English. You are able to stand and kneel repeatedly, lift up to 30 lbs, and maintain a working knowledge of industry trends.

Must Have Skills for ATS

rental equipment

retail sales

cashiering

Job Description

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:

Holiday-Help 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.

Holiday-Help Rental Associate is a flexible employee who often works in multiple different rental store locations at the specified resort they are hired to and may also be required to work shifts in other support roles (depending on staffing needs) in various different departments at the resort, including (but not limited to): Retail, Food & Beverage & Base Area Operations.

We are hiring for Holiday Help positions at this time. We define this as someone who can work 50-100 hours (not including training hours) during 1 or more peak periods.

Xmas/New Years: Dec 12- January 4, Presidents Week: February 13th-21st or Spring Break Starting March 15th.

Their pass will become active after their first day of work and after completing all required documents and once they complete their required hours it will continue working at all vail resorts locations for the season no matter their last day worked.

Job Specifications:  

  • Starting Wage: $20/hr  
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  
  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
  • Housing Availability: No 

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 standards
  • May include other duties such as cashiering, retail sales, and other dut
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends
  • Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry
  • Ability to stand & kneel repeatedly, and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English

The expected pay range is $20/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  517164
Reference Date: 08/31/2026 
Job Code Function: Rental Ops
  

Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). ​ We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. ​ Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world.​ Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
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