Non-Certified Ski Instructor - FT and PT- 2014-15/Winter/Seasonal - Heavenly

Uncertified Ski Instructor - Full Time and Part Time -Winter / Seasonal - Heavenly

The Uncertified Ski Instructor will provide quality ski instruction to groups and individuals, primarily children, in a safe and fun manner while upholding all California Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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 to guests, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that guests are matched to the appropriate skier 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 chairlifts.
• 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.
• Ability to ski blue terrain comfortably and under control.
• High School or Equivalent Education.
• Ability to attend all required Ski and Ride training sessions.
• 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 be able to lift 50lbs.
• 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 children on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Knowledge of local area/resort.
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Ability to teach snowboarding.

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.

For more information about working at Heavenly Ski and Ride School please copy and paste this link into your browser: skijob1.snow.com/heavsrs 

Learn More About:

Heavenly Mountain. – www.skiheavenly.com

Our Grooming Policy – http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/company-policies.aspx

Working for Heavenly / Housing- http://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/employment.aspx

Have fun.  Serve Others.  Do Right.  Drive Values.  Do Good.  Be Safe.  These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily.   As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate.  Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and a commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.