Seasonal Ski Rental Specialist

Marquette Mountain Resort; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

FSA

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

EAP

Wellness program

Uniforms

Job summary

Marquette Mountain Resort in Marquette, MI seeks a seasonal rental technician to outfit guests with rental gear and explain safe use. You will collaborate with lift maintenance, snowsports, tickets, ski patrol, HR, marketing and recreation to keep operations smooth.

You will greet guests, fit boots, set bindings, inspect equipment, and help maintain inventory in a fast-paced mountain setting. This is a part-time, Oct 14 2026–Apr 14 2027 position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in the mountain bike or ski area industry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills with ability to plan ahead.
• Ability to work manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of ski/snowboard ability levels.
• Skilled in the proper and safe use of all equipment, tools, products, and materials relating to the department.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests as they enter the rental shop.
• Ensure that guests accurately complete rental forms.
• Find the proper boot fit for each customer to create positive slope experiences.
• Recommend ski/board length and make sure bindings are set correctly for skill level.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to managers regarding inventory loss/gain, loss prevention strategies, and inventory audits.
• Assist the management team to ensure accurate accounting of daily inventories, revenues and expenses.
• Review rental shop weekly to verify store and inventory control standards are being achieved and financial/loss prevention goals are being met.
• Participate in weekly departmental and interdepartmental meetings as needed in order to plan and execute large group volume to the highest standard.
• Work with Customer Services, Guest Services and Snowsports Director in ensuring that scheduling and staffing levels are appropriate for group and daily volume.
• Develop and maintain excellent public relations with existing and prospective vendors as a representative of Winter Park.
• Check returned rentals for damage.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and proper storage of all equipment.
• Waxing and tuning of Skis/Snowboards
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Industry experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Ski/snowboard knowledge

Safety with equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Binding certificate

Tools

Binding testing equipment

Belt sanders

Wax iron

Binding equipment

Job description

Marquette Mountain Resort in Marquette, MI seeks a seasonal rental technician to outfit guests with rental gear and explain safe use. You will collaborate with lift maintenance, snowsports, tickets, ski patrol, HR, marketing and recreation to keep operations smooth.

You will greet guests, fit boots, set bindings, inspect equipment, and help maintain inventory in a fast-paced mountain setting. This is a part-time, Oct 14 2026–Apr 14 2027 position with growth opportunities.