Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructors- 2014/2015 Season – Heavenly

Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence.  One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees.  An opportunity to work at Vail Resorts is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work.

Heavenly. All In. Few ski resorts match Heavenly's scenic beauty and expansive network of lifts, terrain, trails, and snowmaking. Located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is the region's largest mountain resort, featuring the highest elevation and longest vertical drop. The views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra mountain range are magnificent. Nightlife at Heavenly Mountain Resort provides a rockin' experience you won't find in most other mountain towns. Between the South Lake Tahoe casinos, restaurants, concerts and Heavenly Village activities, there’s never a dull moment on this Lake Tahoe ski vacation. Here at Heavenly the only thing deeper than our snow is our commitment to our guests and your work experience, so come join us and help make our ski resort a destination like no other.

For more information about working at Heavenly Ski and Ride School please go to: skijob1.snow.com/heavsrs

Job Summary:

The Certified Instructor will provide quality ski/snowboard instruction to groups and individuals, adults and children, in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Heavenly Mountain safety rules/regulations and Company guidelines.

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. 
• 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
• High School or Equivalent Education
• Ability to attend all required Ski and Ride training sessions
• PSIA/AASI Level 1, 2 or 3 certification
• 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 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 children and adults; accomodations will not be made for instructors who are unwilling to teach children.
• 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
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
• Previous ski/snowboard instructor experience
• Knowledge of local area/resort
• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring children
• Ability to communicate in Spanish

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.

Positions Available: 100

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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.