Vail Resorts Careers

Description

FULL TIME and PART TIME positions for the Children's Ski Instructor, Ages 3 to 6 years old, is now available for the

2014-2015 season.

The Instructor will provide quality ski instruction to groups and individuals ages 3 to 6 years old in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Colorado Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity using our teaching handbook as a guide
• Must be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the lesson with parents and/or legal guardians
• Upholding the highest levels of safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions
• Able to physically, clearly and accurately demonstrate assigned levels of Alpine skiing models.
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing to students, both physically and verbally
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary
• Assisting children or students to load and unload the chairlift
• Clearly communicating instructions and helping guests
• Supervising children in lessons at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source or lesson meeting place, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
• Attend morning meetings/be responsible for morning meeting information
• Must possess high levels of creativity
• Teach skiing at all levels of difficulty based upon ability and experience
• Understand and abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Sli and Snowboard School Resource and Guidelines Manual
• Must have high level of guest service skills and experience
• Assist with boot/equipment fitting, sales lobby greeting and other tasks assigned by Manager/Supervisors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: RESUME AND TWO LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION
• Must possess level 5 or higher skiing ability - required
• Must be 18 years of age or older - required
• High School or Equivalent Education - required
• Experience working with children between ages 3 to 12 - preferred
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children - preferred
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends - required
• Must successfully complete the Background Check, Fit to Ride fitness assessment program and scheduled training - required
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written) - required
• Must have excellent guest service and communication skills - required
• Must work well in a team environment - 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 willing to adhere to the Vail Resorts policy of wearing an approved snowsports helmet  at all times while teaching - required
• Knowledge of local area/resort - preferred
• Second language, especially Spanish - preferred
• Basic internet navigation - required