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.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

Provide superior Ski / Snowboard Instruction to all ages, in all group and private lesson environments. Provide a safe, fun, and encouraging environment for all guests, be actively involved and have a positive attitude about all programs.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide superior ski / snowboard instruction to guests of all ages and in all programs (Children’s, Adults, Privates, etc…).
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing / riding, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing / riding skills
• Develop and foster group dynamics appropriate for the age, skill, and makeup of the students in the class.
• Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a daily basis by using the appropriate and available methods developed for each Ski and Snowboard School program.
• Demonstrate, and continually develop, an understanding of skiing / riding concepts.
• Follow The Resort’s etiquette guidelines while interacting with guests and respond to all guests in a courteous, professional manner. Maintain positive relations with students, parents, visitors, and general public at all times.
• Instruct all students on The Responsibility Code, and ensures all safety practices are taught and adhered to.
• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.
• Actively and genuinely communicate with guests to explain programs, services, policies, schedules and rates.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, respect, and professionalism at all times.
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor and other Company personnel to plan, coordinate and evaluate services / activities, exchange information and resolve problems.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing / riding and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training.
• Adhere to uniform policy and appearance standard as outlined in Canyons Ski & Snowboard School Manual and Canyons Staff Guide.
• Seek a supervisor out when faced with a situation that is out of instructor’s realm of authority.
• Commit and adhere to a specific work schedule.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to inclement weather; bending, lifting and squatting
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to work with and relate to adults, children, parents, guests and fellow employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate, supervise, and work with all assigned ages and skill levels appropriate to experience / certification.
• Must have the ability to take initiative, be highly organized, and effectively communicate with and manage groups of all ages.
• Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
• Strong intermediate skiing / snowboarding ability combined with the willingness and demonstrated aptitude to learn ski / snowboard instructing and work with guests of all ages.
  
  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 Ridefitness 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.

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.