Posted 5 months ago
Skate Shop Associate - Winter 26/27
@ BWSR
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
BWSR is hiring a full-time Skate Shop Associate for the winter 2026/27 season at Big White Ski Resort's Happy Valley skate shop in British Columbia. The role runs from early December 2026 to late February or early March 2027, with mainly afternoon and evening shifts, and pays $19.50 per hour. The work centers on guest service, rental operations and gear fitting for ice skating and hockey guests.
Pay:
$19.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Greet guests and process rental sign-ins and waivers
- Operate POS to process payments, rentals and returns
- Fit skates, helmets and hockey sticks to guests
- Provide basic skate maintenance and sharpening
- Keep the skate shop clean, safe and welcoming
Requirements summary:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately
- High energy and positive attitude during busy evenings
- Available for flexible, rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Willing to work overtime during peak season
- Skate sharpening experience is an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
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BWSR
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
Location: Happy Valley, Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia
Season Duration: Early December 2026 – Late February/Early March 2027
Starting Wage: $19.50 per hour
Shift Structure: Primarily afternoons and evenings (allowing for morning skiing/snowboarding).
Job Description
Big White Ski Resort is hiring Skate Shop Associates for the upcoming winter season! This role is ideal for individuals who want to take full advantage of the mountain during the morning and work the afternoons and evenings. You will be the go-to person for our ice skating and hockey guests at Happy Valley.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Service: Greet guests, assist with the rental sign-in process, and ensure all waivers are completed accurately.
Rental Operations: Operate POS systems to process payments, rentals, and gear returns.
Gear Fitting: Properly fit guests with skates, helmets, and hockey sticks.
Skate Maintenance: Provide basic maintenance and skate sharpening (experience is a bonus, but we provide training).
Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and fun atmosphere in the Happy Valley Skate Shop.
Required Qualifications
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to handle cash and process transactions accurately.
High energy and a positive attitude, even during busy evening hours.
Reliability is key—this role is essential to our Happy Valley guest experience.
Must be available to work a flexible, rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Ability to work additional hours/overtime during peak season volume to meet guest service demands.
A commitment to being available when the team needs you most is essential to the success of our rental operations
Bonus: Previous skate sharpening experience is highly valued.
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