Non-Certified Ski Instructor - FT&PT/Winter/Seasonal - Kirkwood - CA

Job Summary: The Non-Certified Ski Instructor will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all California Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines.

Job 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.
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift.
• Clearly communicating instructions and helping guests.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity using our teaching handbook as a guide.
• 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 & 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/be responsible for morning meeting information and assist with guest introductions.
• Teach skiing/snowboarding at all levels of difficulty based upon ability and experience.
• Understand and abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Resource and Guidelines Manual.
• Must be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the lesson with the guest.
• Able to physically, clearly and accurately demonstrate assigned levels of Alpine skiing or Snowboarding models.
• 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

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• 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 environment
• 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 adults and children
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to adhere to the Vail Resorts policy of wearing an approved snowsports helmet at all times while teaching.
• Must be willing to teach a family lesson.
• Must possess level 7 or higher skiing/level 6 or higher riding abilities.

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
• Second language - Spanish 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 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.

Learn More About…

Kirkwood Mountain Resort - http://winter.kirkwood.com/site/mountain

Kirkwood Winter Employment - http://winter.kirkwood.com/site/employment

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

Benefits and Perks- http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/benefits-and-perks.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.