Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Job Summary:

The Certified Instructor will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, adults and children, in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Heavenly Mountain safety rules/regulations and Company guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarding skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary. 
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
• Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• High School or Equivalent Education
• Ability to attend all required Ski and Ride training sessions
• PSIA/AASI Level 1, 2 or 3 certification
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and browser applications; basic internet navigation
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must successfully complete the Fit to Ride fitness assessment program
• Must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
• Must be willing to teach both children and adults; accomodations will not be made for instructors who are unwilling to teach children.
• Must be able to provide 2 letters of reference
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends

 Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with guests of all ages
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
• Previous ski/snowboard instructor experience
• Knowledge of local area/resort
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children
• Ability to communicate in Spanish

At the Vail Resorts® family of companies (collectively "Vail Resorts"), we consider safety for employees and guests our number one priority. Ensuring that employees are capable of performing physically demanding jobs is an important factor in our ability to fulfill this commitment.  This position is among the most physically demanding at our resorts.  Therefore, the position requires successful completion of our Fit to Ride fitness assessment program as a condition of employment.  For more detailed information and a video demonstration of the Fit to Ride Program, click here.  Vail Resorts will provide reasonable accommodations whenever necessary to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in and/or complete the Fit to Ride program, provided reasonable accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on the company.

Positions Available: 100