Job Description
Retail Footwear Specialist / Pedorthic Apprentice
ROSENDAHL FOOT AND SHOE CENTER
Nampa, ID Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Bilingual Retail sales transactions Retail customer service procedures Customer communication Caregiving Merchandising Cleaning Computer skills Retail math POS systems Full Job Description Job Summary Rosendahl Foot & Shoe Center is hiring a full-time Retail Footwear Specialist / Pedorthic Apprentice . This is not a typical retail shoe job. It is a career-path position for someone who enjoys helping people, learning hands-on skills, and growing into a specialized healthcare-related profession. You will begin by helping customers find properly fitting comfort and orthopedic footwear. Over time, the right person may receive shop training, therapeutic shoe fitter training, supervised patient-care experience, and the opportunity to work toward becoming a Certified Pedorthist. If you are dependable, kind, detail-oriented, good with people, and eager to learn a specialized skill, this may be a strong long-term fit. About Rosendahl Rosendahl Foot & Shoe Center is a family-owned orthopedic and comfort footwear business that has served the Treasure Valley for decades. We help people with foot pain, diabetes, hard-to-fit feet, and other footwear-related needs. Our work combines retail service, patient care, craftsmanship, and problem solving. Many of our customers come to us because regular shoe stores have not been able to help them. What You Will Do Primary duties include: Greet customers warmly and listen carefully to their footwear needs Measure feet using professional fitting tools Help customers select shoes based on fit, comfort, support, foot shape, and activity level Learn how shoe depth, width, toe box shape, closures, and arch support affect comfort Sell comfort shoes, orthopedic footwear, arch supports, and related products Recognize when a customer needs help from certified patient-care staff Keep the sales floor clean, organized, stocked, and inviting Help with inventory, ordering, receiving, returns, displays, and merchandising Document customer or patient-care information when required As you develop, you may also learn: Basic shoe and insole modification skills Sanding, shaping, and working with shoe/insole materials Diabetic shoe and custom insert workflow Patient-care room setup and assistance Therapeutic shoe fitter concepts Supervised pedorthic patient-care skills Career Growth Opportunity This position is designed for someone who wants more than a short-term retail job. Possible advancement path:
Retail Trainee Retail Specialist Shop Apprentice Certified Shoe Fitter Trainee / Patient-Care Assistant Privileged Certified Shoe Fitter patient-care role Certified Pedorthist Candidate Certified Pedorthist Advancement is based on reliability, skill development, judgment, documentation quality, customer/patient care, and business need. It is not automatic. Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate is: Kind, patient, and professional with customers Comfortable helping older adults and people with foot problems Dependable and on time Detail-oriented and careful with measurements Coachable and willing to learn Comfortable being corrected and improving over time Interested in hands-on work and specialized training Able to work on their feet throughout the day Looking for a long-term career path, not just a temporary job Experience in retail, footwear, healthcare, caregiving, medical offices, physical therapy, customer service, or hands-on trades is helpful, but not required. This May Not Be a Good Fit If You Only want a basic retail sales job Are uncomfortable working with feet or foot problems Do not enjoy helping people one-on-one Prefer work that is exactly the same every day Are not interested in learning a specialized skill Qualifications Required:
Strong customer service and communication skills Reliable attendance and professional attitude Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the day Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed Basic math and computer/POS skills Willingness to learn footwear fitting, foot-care concepts, and documentation processes Preferred but not required: Retail or shoe-fitting experience Healthcare or caregiving experience Bilingual ability Hands-on or mechanical aptitude Interest in foot health, comfort footwear, or patient care Pay and Benefits Starting pay: $20.00 per hour , with advancement opportunities based on training milestones, demonstrated competency, and business need. Benefits may include:
401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Employee discount Structured training pathway Potential certification support for qualified long-term employees Schedule and Location Job type: Full-time Location:
Rosendahl Foot & Shoe Center, Nampa, Idaho Work location: In person Store hours include weekday business hours and Saturday hours. Final schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Why This Job Matters Many people come to Rosendahl because their feet hurt, their shoes do not fit, or they have medical conditions that make footwear difficult. The right shoes, inserts, and modifications can make a real difference in someone's comfort, mobility, and quality of life. This job is about helping people walk better, feel better, and stay active. Equal Opportunity Statement Rosendahl Foot & Shoe Center provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay:
$20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Work Location:
In person
