Bootfitter, True North - Northstar California Resort - Winter Seasonal - Full Time & Part Time - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Job Summary:

Boot Fitters are responsible for generating sales through world-class guest service. This includes assisting customers with rental equipment; fitting boots, skis/snowboards to guest satisfaction and monitoring store appearance and merchandise displays.

Job Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible for assisting guests with boot selection, proper fit, stance, balancing, alignment and custom footbeds.
• Describes and promotes products in line with customers' expressed needs
• Places guests in properly fitting demo equipment
• Conducts inventory of demo equipment
• Performs in-depth boot analysis and work
• Demonstrates high level of product knowledge
• Prior experience, skills and training are required to perform successfully at this level
• May train new and existing associate positions

Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience as a ski/snowboard bootfitter - required
• Intimate knowledge of all types of snow sport boots (Alpine/Touring/AT/Snowboard/Telemark)
• Lower anatomy biomechanical assessment skills
• Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry
• Previous snow sport industry experience - required
• Ability to communicate fluently with co-workers and guests in accurate spoken and written English - required
• Commitment to exceptional customer service
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends - required

With diverse tree-lined mountain trails, a world-class terrain park and a vibrant village, Northstar is the perfect setting for families and snow sports enthusiasts alike. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe, 30 minutes from Reno and a few hours from Napa and San Francisco, it’s easy to explore everything Northern California has to offer. Join the Northstar team and learn why Truckee, CA has been voted one of the “Top 25 Ski Towns in the World.”

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 143091