Lead Rental Operations
Job Location:
Truckee, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether its 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 youll 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
To Learn More please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary
Job Summary:
The RentalLeadmanagestheoverall day-to-day operation of all Ski/Snowboard rentals. This positionis responsible formerchandisingfinancial management sales staff supervision and overall store management. Oversees hiring trainingcoachingandscheduling of store personnel. Responsible for sales generation and growth inventory control controllable expenses cash management merchandising loss prevention and store appearance.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage:$23.00/hr - $29.22/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time and Part Timehours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
As the Retail/RentalLeadof the Rental department this job oversees the operations of a high volume seasonal rental operationskiand snowboard repair/tuning center and servicing the entire resort. The retail/rental managers responsibilitiesincludes:
- Overseeing all aspects of all retail/rental operations.
- Manages through uncertainty and change positively
- Manages a team of up to 50 frontline staff and leadership team of 5-6
- Provides an important piece of our guests experience of a lifetime while in our resort by maintaining a strong culture of guest service
Day to day task will often include:
- Providing consistent and direct feedback coaching and guidance to team members
- Driving professional development in yourself as well as others
- Designing executing and tracking training plan for associates starting with their first day
- Ensuring department and staff have all necessary supplies
- Meeting with other departments and committees to ensure department is aligned with initiatives
- Creating operational plans for special events groups and holidays
- Identifying sales opportunities and create plans accordingly
- Administrative duties
- Managing retail inventory rental inventory and supplies with cost management in mind
- Hiring staff and processing payroll through a digital platform
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years leadership experience - required
- 2 years in retail/rental experience - preferred
- 2 years resort experience in a management role
- Knowledge and passion for snowsports
- Bachelors Degree - preferred
The expected pay range is$23.00/hr - $29.22/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.
Requisition ID 515822
Reference Date:07/14/2026
Job Code Function:Rental Ops
About Company
Receive $20/hr. starting wage and perks/benefits that allow you to discover a passion for the outdoors. With 40+ resorts, you can join for a season or stay for a career.
