Bootfitter / Retail Associate

Join Our Team! – Boot Fitter / Retail Associate

Location: Santa Fe
Company: Bluebird Mountain Sports
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive hourly wages

About Us:

At Bluebird Mountain Sports, we're passionate about mountain life and the gear that gets you out there. Whether it's skiing or snowboarding, we provide our customers with expert advice and high-quality equipment to keep them exploring. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized service and fostering a fun, knowledgeable, and active workplace.

The Role:

We're looking for a Boot Fitter / Retail Associate who shares our enthusiasm for outdoor sports and thrives in a customer-focused retail environment. As a boot fitter, you'll use your technical expertise to ensure every customer walks out with boots that fit perfectly and perform beautifully. As a retail associate, you'll help create a welcoming atmosphere, guide customers through product selections, and contribute to the overall success of the store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert boot fitting services (ski/snowboard), including shell modifications, footbed construction, and alignment assessments.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and gear recommendations based on individual needs and experience levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail space.
• Stay up to date with the latest gear, brands, and fitting technologies.
• Support inventory management, including restocking and reorganizing product.
• Assist with other shop duties as needed, including rental operation and minor equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Certified Boot Fitter (e.g., MasterFit, BootDoc, or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in boot fitting or technical outdoor gear sales.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak seasonal hours.
• Passion for outdoor sports and the mountain lifestyle.

Bonus Experiences:

• Experience with ski tuning.
• Custom insoles.
• Certified Boot Fitter (e.g., MasterFit, BootDoc, or equivalent).
• Other shop services.

Benefits We Offer:

• A fun, active, and team-oriented work environment.
• Industry discounts and access to pro deals.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for training, certification, and professional growth.
• Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses.
• The chance to help fellow adventurers have their best days on the mountain.

How to Apply:

Ready to share your excitement and expertise? Please apply on Indeed and submit your resume today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person