Non-Certified Ski & Snowboard School Instructor

Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
Commitment: Winter seasonal, full-time or part-time
Hiring salary: $20/hour

Please apply HERE if interested. This position is open until filled.

The Instructor will provide quality ski or snowboard instruction to groups and individuals in a safe and fun manner while upholding all Colorado Skier Safety Act rules/regulations and Company guidelines. Upholding the highest levels of guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.

Job Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing to students, both physically and verbally.
• Ensuring that students are matched to appropriate skier/snowboard skill level and working with supervisors/managers to make appropriate changes when necessary.
• Provide a safe and fun learning environment through exceptional class handling and creativity using our teaching handbook as a guide.
• Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Snowboard 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.
• Must be able to discuss the lesson content and evaluate the progress of the lesson with the guest.
• Must have high level of guest service skills and experience.
• 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.
• Arrive to work on time prepared for all duties within job description.
• Able to work cooperatively with staff and other departments to ensure safety, security and enjoyment of our guests.
• Knowledge and awareness of the environment. Must be able to make sound decisions based on weather conditions, terrain and temperatures.
• Supervising children in class at all times; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian (children’s instructors only).
• Must be willing to perform occasional duties with other departments (e.g. scanning, food & beverage, lift operations)

Requirements: 

• High school diploma
• Minor computer skills in order to operate browser
• Fluency in English language, both verbal and written
• Strong intermediate skier who can make parallel or linked turns on blue terrain
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to groups and individuals as assigned
• Must work well in a team
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must be willing to adhere to the Vail Resorts policy of wearing an approved helmet at all times while teaching

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring
• Previous ski or snowboard instructor experience
• Experience in working with children (children instructors only)
• Bi-lingual in Spanish