Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Full Time and Part Time positions for NON-CERTIFIED Adult and Children's Ski or Snowboard Instructors are available for the

2014-2015 Season

The Instructor will provide quality ski or snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Colorado Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines. Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions. Additional responsiblities include, but are not limited to:

• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing/snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboarder skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity using our teaching handbook as a guide.
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride 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.
• Must be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the lesson with the guest.
• Must have high level of guest service skills and experience.
• Assisting guests with transportation of equipment.
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift.
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson.
• Arrive to work on time prepared for all duties within job description.
• Able to work cooperatively with staff and other departments to ensure safety, security and enjoyment of our guests.
• Knowledge and awareness of the environment. Must be able to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain and temperatures.
• Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian (children's instructors only).

Requirements: 

• High school diploma
• Minor computer skills in order to operate browser
• Fluency in English language, both verbal and written
• Advanced Intermediate or above skier/snowboarder
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned
• Must work well in a team
• Must successfully complete a background check and Fit To Ride fitness assessment
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to adhere to the Vail Resorts policy of wearing an approved helmet at all times while teaching

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
• Previous ski/snowboard instructor experience
• Experience in working with children (children instructors only)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish 

Compensation: Starting at $9.95/hour

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.