Certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Vail Resorts•Dover, VT

1d•$21 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first). Alpine/Freestyle/Snowboard Development coaches work to provide quality ski/snowboard instruction and coaching of athlete development to athletes in a safe and fun environment while upholding all aspects of the Skier Responsibility Code, Park SMART and Company guidelines. Development coaches work with a designated group of athletes of similar age and skill for the whole season, working to help develop the skills needed to progress in their desired discipline.

Requirements

PSIA/AASI and/or USSA/FIS certification recommended
Must be at least 16 years of age
Attend 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 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 available to work holidays and weekends
Must be able to lift, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
Experience coaching experience of winter sports athletes of all ages
Previous ski/snowboard coaching experience
Knowledge of local area/resort.

Responsibilities

Upholding the highest levels of guest and personal safety on varied terrain under varying winter weather conditions.
Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally.
Ensuring that athletes are matched to appropriate skier 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 assisting athletes during training sessions and at competitions; lifting children by the vest (if applicable).
Supervising athletes in training at all times; assisting at snack times; ensuring return of athletes to identified guardian.
Assisting in operational responsibilities of competition services and related SRS programs including but not limited to registration process, directing athletes to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor training areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
Other duties as assigned