BOOT FITTER JOB

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced boot fitter to join our team in our on-snow boot fitting clinic at Mount Buller for the 2024 winter.

You’ll enjoy working closely with our team and being supported by our podiatrists and boot fitter as you learn and develop your ski and snowboard boot management for elite athletes, snowsports instructors, locals and visitors. We provide boot solutions for people who have very difficult feet to fit into ski boots which provides daily challenges and can be very professionally rewarding.

The role is full-time for the winter season (opening weekend to closing weekend), but will have plenty of ski time, a discounted season pass and assistance with accommodation.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive boot fitting assessments and treatments to clients

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with the local snowsports school and athletes.

  • Keep excellent documentation and clinical notes using our online system

  • Manufacture custom ski orthotic devices specific for: ski boots, touring boots, snowboard boots and cross-country ski boots.

  • Learn and apply new skills in boot modifications.

  • Engage with clients to resolve boot related issues.

  • Assist with stock management and other general duties

Skills and Experience

We are seeking people who have:

  • Experience in boot fitting – preferably on-mountain where you’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.

  • Detailed product knowledge of ski boots across major boot brands

  • Experience with shell and liner modifications. Experience with foam injected liners preferred but not required

  • Must be eager to learn, be open to doing things differently and be a positively contributing team member

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, greets clients promptly and happy to have a chat with clients.

  • Listens carefully to clients to assess and manage their needs with excellent outcomes

Job benefits and perks

  • Live in a ski resort and get to ski or board nearly every day.

  • Work in a fast-paced and high energy environment

  • Enjoy working with a fantastic group of people stoked on snow sports

  • Assistance with seasonal accommodation and access to discounted season pass.

  • As an employee you will have access to discounts across the mountain

If you are interested or have any questions, please send us an email to boots@orthoski.com.au.

Cheers,

Krista and Ray