Job Description

As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Our Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

Our Mountain Resort is now part of the Vail Resorts family and we’ve started hiring for our Winter 20-21 season! All of our Mountain Resort employees receive a FREE ski pass that gives you access to skiing and riding at all Vail Resorts-owned mountains. Along with the free ski pass, employees also get discounts on food, lodging, and retail products, along with other pro-deal discounts on brand names. Join the team this season for an Experience of a Lifetime!

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 in a fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Clearly and accurately instructing assigned levels of skiing or snowboarding to students, both physically and verbally
• Assisting guests to load and unload the chairlift
• Communicating instructions and helping guests to their feet during a lesson.
• 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:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School equivalent education
• Successfully complete a 4/5 day training camp and observation day
• Capable of comfortably skiing/snowboarding on groomed blue runs
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations
• Must be able to stand and walk on snow for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend and squat. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have good guest service skills
• Must have good 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
• Meet one of our flexible scheduling options

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with people
• Experience teaching/coaching
• Knowledge of Spanish language

As one of Pennsylvania’s premier skiing locations, Our Mountain has everything guests need to make epic memories. Join our team and experience the outdoors like never before. Your adventure starts now.  Click the Apply online link below

We are 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.

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