Cottam's Ski Shops

Employment Opportunities

Spend the winter in the mountains

The Cottam family is back for our 50th season at Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire, and we're building the crew that gets every guest sized, tuned, and out on the snow. Each opening below is at a specific shop, but you're joining one family business. No ski shop experience needed. We'll teach you the rest.

Open positions

Taos Ski Valley

Rental Technician

Where
101 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Season
Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
Pay
$18–$19/hour, plus tips and an end-of-season bonus
Schedule
Full-time, seasonal, weekends and holidays included

You're the reason a guest's day starts easy. Size boots, set bindings, tune skis and boards, and get families out the door ready to ski or ride. No ski shop experience needed — we train you on all of it, including training to earn a national ski binding certification.

What you'll do

  • Help guests choose the right skis or snowboard for how they ride
  • Size ski and snowboard boots, and swap until they feel right
  • Set and test bindings to industry standards
  • Mount, tune, and maintain skis and snowboards
  • Check gear in and out and keep the rental floor organized
  • Help guests with retail merchandise
  • Pitch in on the rest: shoveling decks and walkways, hauling gear, keeping the shop clean

Who we're looking for

  • You like people, and you're patient with a nervous first-timer
  • You show up on time and stay steady when the line gets long
  • You're happy to learn — we teach the technical side
  • You ski or ride, or you want to
  • You can work weekends and holidays during the season

Takes about five minutes. A resume helps but isn't required.

You get to ski, too

  • Taos Ski Valley value season pass
  • Daily ski and ride breaks, when the shop allows
  • Free ski, snowboard, snowshoe, and cross-country rentals
  • 25% off merchandise in the shop
  • Pro deals from participating outdoor brands
  • Paid, hands-on equipment training
  • National ski binding certification training
  • End-of-season bonus opportunity

Housing at the base

We sometimes have limited seasonal employee housing near Taos Ski Valley. Spots are first come, first served and we can't guarantee availability. Note your interest on your application or reach out to ask what's open — we'll follow up with details if something fits.

Don't see the right fit?

We hire for both shops, Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire. Send a general application and tell us the kind of work you want and where. We're always glad to meet good people.

Questions?

Call or text us at (575) 741-2040. You can also send us a note.