Advanced Bootfitter

Vail Resorts; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Free ski lessons

40% retail discounts

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the Boulder area is hiring for winter seasonal roles, including boot fitters, ski shop staff, drivers, instructors, and more.

From day one, you’ll earn competitive hourly wages, access free ski passes and lessons, plus generous employee discounts and training through Epic Service. Positions start now with rolling applications for 2026/2027, requiring HS diploma or GED and ski industry experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED Required
• Boot fitting certification preferred
• Experience in ski industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with boot selection and proper fit
• Describe products to customers based on needs
• Maintain inventory of demo equipment and footwear
• Provide customer service and product knowledge at POS
• Train or mentor new associates as needed
• Support team with daily operations and tasks

Skills

Boot fitting

Customer service

Sales

Inventory management

Foot measurement

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Boot fitting certification

Tools

Sidas insoles

Boot fitting tools

Job description

Now hiring for winter 2026/27 - Cooks, Drivers, Instructors & more.

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

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:$21.50/hr - $26.88/hr
• Employment Type:Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Minimum Age:At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability:No

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
• Ability to handle multiple customers and projects at one time.
• Ability to manage and provide direction when necessary
• Ability to make custom insoles (Sidas preferred)

The expected pay range is$21.50/hr - $26.88/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.

Nearest Major Market: Boulder

Nearest Secondary Market: Denver