Careers

Join the Tahoe Mountain Sports Team

At the helm of our Truckee operations, is a team of gear experts specializing in everything from footwear to hardgoods to technical apparel for activities like backcountry skiing, climbing, and trail running.

But besides being gear aficionados, our staff is a collection of outdoor lovers, backcountry shredders, sufferfest addicts, and community-minded small business owners. What brings us all together is an appreciation of Truckee-Tahoe’s beautiful mountain scenery and the opportunity for a lifetime of outdoor fun.

We’re always looking for motivated go-getters who can multitask like a pro and take initiative to deliver exceptional customer service.

As one of our gearheads, you’ll get to work with some of the top brands in the outdoor industry and be on the cutting edge of new technologies and innovations in backcountry gear.

Benefits

We’re a work hard, play hard team and adventure is as important to us as excellent customer service. As part of the Tahoe Mountain Sports family, you can expect group trail runs, nordic clinics, climbing sessions, and more. Along with fun store events, TMS also offers the following benefits:

✔️ Swag!
✔️ Store Credit
✔️ Discounts and Pro-Deals
✔️ Free Gear Rentals
✔️ Health Benefits
✔️ Retirement Matching

So, want to join the team?

Check out our open positions listed below. If you think you would be a great fit, send an email to dave@tahoemountainsports.com with your resume and cover letter. We’ll get back to you soon with next steps!

Available Positions

The Apparel and Accessories Sales Specialist is responsible for all aspects of sales, merchandising, customer service, inventory management and buying recommendations in our flagship store, Tahoe Mountain Sports. This team member will have a deep understanding of lifestyle apparel, swimwear, and technical ski apparel, and can understand, explain and recommend how these pieces function for the customer. This position will also be responsible for selling footwear and accessories for the wide range of activities the store supports. 

Tahoe Mountain Sports prides itself in the fact that our cheerful disposition and customer service set us aside from the other shops in the area, and are looking for someone who can make a customer feel like they are a friend of the shop by the time they leave. There is a strong repeat customer base, which has allowed TMS to establish a trustful relationship with our outdoor community. If you are able to provide this level of service and friendliness to our customers, we would love to talk with you!

Primary duties will include: Work the sales floor, assist customers with apparel, accessories, and footwear. Assist the Merchandising Manager with both daily and seasonal merchandising of the store. Assist and train other staff with expanding their apparel and fabric knowledge. Support in-store sales through creating content for web channels, including blog posts and social media content (optional). Utilize google drive for file management and all communications

Scheduling is flexible and includes weekends and holidays. We are open to creative scheduling that supports your active Tahoe lifestyle. This position can be part time or full time (with at least one weekend day). 

Salary: $20-30/hr, dependent on experience

This key team member will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and technical information to our community of backcountry skiers and splitboarders. As such, an intimate knowledge of the latest backcountry skis, bindings, crampons, etc. is required. This job is best suited for avid backcountry skiers or ski mountaineers.

Primary duties will include: Conduct sales and rentals of backcountry skis, boots and ski gear. Mount skis, cut skins, adjust snowboards and support other service offerings. Perform boot fittings and binding adjustments. Assist customers with product selection in our store, via phone, and email. Provide knowledgeable information about outdoor activities in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Provide support for in-store merchandising. Attend TMS events and assist with promotions

Scheduling is flexible and includes weekends and holidays. We are open to creative scheduling that supports your active Tahoe lifestyle. This position can be part time or full time.

Salary: $20-30/hr, dependent on experience