Certified Ski Instructor - Part-Time - Winter Seasonal - Breckenridge Ski Resort (V)

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Part-Time positions available for PSIA certified instructors. 

As an employee for Vail Resorts you will get to work and play in some of the world's most iconic locations. You will work side by side with people from all over the country, and the world, who share your excitement and enthusiasm for life.  Our extraordinary employees play an integral role in creating exceptional experiences that make our resorts premier destinations for travelers from around the globe.

The Instructor will provide quality ski instruction to groups and individuals 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:

• 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 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 guests with transportation of equipment
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson; lifting children by the vest (if applicable)
• Working with guests of all ages and abilities
• When working with children: supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian
• When working with children: assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard 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: 

• High School or equivalent education
• Attend ski training sessions
• Current PSIA Level 1, 2 or 3 certification or equivalent and able to provide proof of certification card
• Prior experience working as a ski instructor
• 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 successfully complete the 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 available to work holidays and weekends
• At minimum, including a resume

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with guests of all ages
• Knowledge of local area/resort
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children (if applicable)
• Spanish language skills

If you’re hard working and feel exhilarated serving others, you’ll feel right at home in our authentic ski town and world-class mountain resort. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, we deliver an experience of a lifetime to every single guest that visits our mountain town. If you’re interested in moving mountains in your career, come work with us at Breckenridge where you’ll instantly feel at home.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 143963