Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing/snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarder skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary. 
• Assisting guests with transportation of equipment.
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift.
• Working with guests of all ages and abilities.
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
• When working with children: Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
• When working with children: 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.

Qualifications:

• High School or Equivalent Education - required.
• Attend Ski and Ride training sessions - required.
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and browser applications; basic Internet navigation - required.
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written) - required.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of either Spanish or Portuguese language (spoken and written) - required.
• Must have excellent guest service skills - required.
• Must have excellent communication skills - required.
• Must work well in a team - required.
• Must successfully complete the Fit to Ride fitness assessment program - required.
• Must successfully complete a background check - required.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment - required.
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions - required.
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends - required.
•  Experience working with guests of all ages - preferred.
• PSIA/AASI Level 1, 2 or 3 certification or equivalent - preferred.
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring - preferred.
• Previous ski/snowboard instructor experience - preferred.
• Knowledge of local area/resort - preferred.
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children - preferred.

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 Ridefitness 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 

Please Note: All Instructor applicants must provide two (2) letters of reference and submit a resume in order to be considered for a position. Letters of reference should pertain to the applicant's previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring, whenever possible.   Vail Resorts will also conduct reference checks for all candidates being considered for employment and a criminal background check for all candidates who have been offered a position in our Ski and Snowboard School.

As an employee for Vail Resorts you will get to work and play in some of the world's most iconic locations. You will work side by side with people from all over the country, and the world, who share your excitement and enthusiasm for life. Our extraordinary employees play an integral role in creating exceptional experiences that make our resorts premier destinations for travelers from around the globe.

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