Boot Fitter

Alterra; Stratton (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pass

Season Passes

IKON Pass

Golf & Fitness discounts

Childcare rates

Retail discounts

Family tickets

Onsite medical clinic

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Alterra’s Stratton Resort is seeking a Boot Fitter who will evaluate boot fit, perform modifications, and sell boots, footbeds, and related hardgoods to skiers. This seasonal role offers full-time and part-time opportunities with pay at $21.00/hr.

You’ll assess alignment, discuss product fit, and support daily store duties, with weekends/holidays required. Prior boot fitting or ski industry experience is preferred, along with strong customer service and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Previous boot fitting experience, preferred.
• Previous experience in the ski/snowboard industry, preferred.
• Customer service skills.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess skiers or riders’ alignment through visual evaluation and physiological methods.
• Assess skiers current and future ski ability through conversation to determine best product fit.
• Analyze basic foot functions relative to boot shape, kinesiology and stance.
• Understand techniques for boot modifications, stance alignment protocols.
• Ability to present educational discussions on biomechanics.
• Demonstrate modifications to buyers.
• Fabrication of custom foot beds.
• Operate point of sale system and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Additional daily store duties.

Skills

Boot fitting experience

Ski industry knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Organization

Self-motivated

Job description

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton’s team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Boot Fitter understands the properties of ski equipment and is proficiently knowledgeable at evaluating the fitting of ski boots. This role focuses on selling ski boots, custom and cut-to-fit footbeds, and performing boot modifications to improve comfort and performance for skiing and other athletic footwear. The position also supports sales of related hardgoods, including skis, snowshoes, ski bags, and accessories. There are seasonal full time andpart time opportunities available. This role is compensated at $21.00/hr.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess skiers or riders’ alignment through visual evaluation and physiological methods
• Access skiers current and future ski ability through conversation todeterminebest product fit
• Analyze basic foot functionsrelativetobootshape kinesiology and stance
• Understand techniques forbootmodifications, stance alignment protocols
• Ability to present educational discussions on biomechanics
• Demonstrate modifications to buyers
• Fabrication of custom foot beds
• Operate point of sale system and follow all cash handling procedures
• Additionaldaily store duties.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in the ski/snowboard industry, preferred
• Previous boot fitting experience, preferred
• Customer service skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication, and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be required to work weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer