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:  Rental associates are responsible for generating sales through world-class guest service, assisting customers with rental equipment and providing our guests with gear and services for the ultimate outdoor experience.      Job Specifications:  

Starting Wage: $20/hr  

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

Housing Availability: Yes 

  Job Responsibilities 

Provide excellent guest service at one of our retail shops  

Fit guests with equipment - we'll train you! 

Explain to guests how to operate rental equipment, safety practices, and guest responsibility for the equipment during the rental including length of rental and return options  

Work together with teammates to maintain safety standard                 

May include other duties such as cashiering, retail sales                   

Other duties as assigned    

  Job Requirements 

Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, holidays and weekends  

Commitment to exceptional Customer Service 

Maintain a working knowledge of products and trends within the industry  

Ability to stand and move in an active, team-oriented environment for extended periods 

Must be able to communicate fluently in English                 

  A Rental Associate team member is a flexible employee who often works across multiple departments and in various roles to support the one resort mentality which could include one of the following: 

Mountain Activities 

Retail Rental operations 

Food and Beverage Support 

Ticket sales or scanning 

Lift Operations  Base Area Operations   

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.

 

Requisition ID 515438 Reference Date: 07/08/2026 Job Code Function: Rental Ops