Experienced Bootfitter

Vail Resorts; Whistler; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for employees

Employee discounts

Housing availability

Training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Whistler, BC is seeking a Ski Boot Fitter to assist guests with boot selection, fit, stance, balancing, and custom footbeds. You’ll promote products, conduct fittings, manage demo inventory, and share knowledge to ensure comfort and performance on the slopes.

Starting wage is $23.75–$26.57 per hour for a winter seasonal 2026/2027 role with potential full-time hours. Housing is available; candidates must be 18+, fluent in English, and have boot fitting certification preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Experience in ski industry preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage multiple customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers by developing rapport, providing accurate information, and promoting products at point of sale.
• Identify customer riding ability and understand foot measurements.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and inventory to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with customers and teach as well as listen on all levels.
• Increase sales and transaction size while maintaining profitability.
• Support and train new and existing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales oriented

English fluency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Inventory knowledge

Basic computer skills

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 Epic 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.

Job 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
• RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting guests with boot selection, proper fit, stance, balancing, alignment and custom foot beds. Describes and promotes products in line with customers’ expressed needs. Places guests in properly fitting demo equipment. Conducts inventory of demo equipment. Demonstrates complete knowledge of ski boots, all aspects of foot function, and is able to perform all boot work. Functions independently with little or no guidance. Requires extensive experience, background, training and/or boot fitting certification. May train new and existing associate positions.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $23.75/hr - $26.57/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve customers by developing a rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of sale
• Properly identify customer riding ability, have a general understanding of basic foot identification and measurements (length, width, overall shape, size, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and inventory to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with customers, teach as well as listen on all levels
• Responsible for increasing sales, units per transaction, transaction size and high levels of profitability in day-to-day activities and sales
• Serve as a resource and knowledge base for new and existing employees by providing support, training and feedback
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Relevant work experience within the ski industry - required
• Basic computer skills with ability to learn
• English fluency
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple customers and projects at one time.
• Ability to manage and provide direction when necessary
• Average math skills
• Boot fitter Certification preferred

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.