Assistant Store Manager
- Whistler, BC, Canada
Starting Wage: $57,002.00 - $78,624.00 · Temporary
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- Starting Wage: $57,002.00 - $78,624.00
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Rockies
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location:
Whistler, BC, Canada
Company: Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
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
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our retail employees are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for providing high-end customer service and store support, our Retail Management staff are knowledgeable representatives of our brand and culture inside our retail stores ready to assist with any of our customers’ questions and provide premium products.
Job Specifications
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 517383
Reference Date: 09/09/2026
Job Code Function: Retail Ops
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Date: Oct 18, 2026
Location:
Whistler, BC, Canada
Company: Whistler Blackcomb
Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
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
- 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
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our retail employees are no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for providing high-end customer service and store support, our Retail Management staff are knowledgeable representatives of our brand and culture inside our retail stores ready to assist with any of our customers’ questions and provide premium products.
Job Specifications
- Outlets: Can-Ski Westin, Base 2 Rentals, True North Fairmont, Four Seasons, Daylodge Rentals, Delta Rentals, Epic Mountain Rental Delivery, Aspens Rentals, Whistler Blackcomb Demo & Test
- Starting Wage: $57,002.00 - $78,624.00
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
- Lead daily operations, monitoring performance and budget including scheduling and payroll; act as manager-on-duty in the absence of a Store Manager
- Maintain daily store records for performance, sales metrics, inventory control and equipment rentals (if applicable)
- Hire and train employees in POS system operation, product knowledge, guest service, sales techniques and loss prevention policies and procedures
- Monitor team performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or correction action if necessary
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and provide excellent customer service through timely response to customer questions, suggestions, complaints, and recognition
- Participate with leadership forums providing feedback and input on store performance, training, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned, including specialty areas like merchandising and rentals
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Business area training or education preferred
- 1-3 years of retail supervisor experience; ski industry preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment, multitask and manage multiple customers
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English
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 517383
Reference Date: 09/09/2026
Job Code Function: Retail Ops
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Responsibilities
Lead daily store operations, including scheduling, payroll, budget and performance monitoring, and acting as manager-on-duty when the Store Manager is absent. Maintain store and rental records, hire and train employees, guide team performance, provide excellent customer service, and contribute to leadership discussions and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, with business-area training or education preferred, and 1–3 years of retail supervisory experience; ski industry experience is preferred. They must be able to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment, work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends, and communicate fluently in English.
Skills
- Retail Operations
- Team Leadership
- Scheduling
- Payroll Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Budget Management
- Recordkeeping
- Sales Metrics
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Rentals
- Hiring
- Employee Training
- Product Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Sales Techniques
- Loss Prevention
Benefits
- Free Employee Ski Passes
- Discounted Lift Tickets for Friends and Family
- Free Ski Lessons
- Employee Discounts on Lodging, Food, Gear, and Mountain Shuttles
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Professional Development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Ski Passes for Dependents
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
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Categories
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Retail Operations
- Store Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Payroll
- Budget Management
- Performance Metrics
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Rentals
- Point-of-Sale System
- Product Knowledge
- Loss Prevention
- Hiring
- Employee Training
- Team Performance
- Merchandising
- Ski Industry
- Retail Supervision
- Continuous Improvement