Boot Fitter

Alterra Mountain Company; Winhall (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alterra Employee Pass

Season passes

IKON pass

Discounted golf & fitness

Childcare rates

Retail & F&B discounts

Friends & family tickets

Onsite medical clinic

Health insurance & benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid sick time & vacation

Job summary

Stratton is seeking a Boot Fitter to assess and fit ski boots, perform boot modifications, and support sales of related hardgoods. The role focuses on comfort and performance for skiing and athletic footwear and offers seasonal full-time and part-time opportunities, with compensation at $21.00/hr.

Recruitment continues through December. Candidates should have ski/snowboard knowledge, strong customer service and communication skills, and good computer literacy to operate the POS system and assist

Qualifications

• Previous ski/snowboard industry experience is preferred.
• Boot fitting experience preferred.
• Customer service skills required.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to use POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess skiers' alignment through visual and basic physiological methods.
• Determine best product fit through conversation about ability.
• Explain boot modifications and biomechanics to customers.
• Perform boot modifications and fabricate custom footbeds.
• Operate POS and handle cash following procedures.
• Support sales of related hardgoods and accessories.
• Complete daily store duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Self-motivated

Team player

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 and part 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 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.

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 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. E-Verify Participation Right to Work