Race Coach - Winter Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail 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. 

As part of Vail Resorts, all Crotched Mountain employees receive a FREE ski pass providing access to all of our 34 iconic ski resorts across North America. Employees and dependents can ski anytime, including weekends, with no reservations required (with the exception of possible blackout days if limited terrain is open).

Race Coach

Share your passion! Entry: Race Coach will have a deep enthusiasm for the sport, allowing him/her to provide exceptional training and racing experience to our participants. With a constant eye towards safety and a teaching-strategy centered around fun, our coaches will build lasting relationships with our guests. From beginner to advanced, our team works to ensure participants get the most out of their seasons with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide quality ski race instruction to groups and individuals
• Create a fun environment that is conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourage student enthusiasm for skiing, the learning process, and the further development of good skiing skills
• Uphold the highest level of guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
• 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 the general public at all times.
• Attend all required training, safety and other meetings, required both by the department and company.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving personal skiing and teaching abilities through attendance of supplementary training. 
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous racing and/or coaching experience
• Must be able to complete required training upon hire
• Must be able to handle exposure to inclement weather; bending, lifting and squatting, kneeling
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergency and other unplanned situations
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have Customer Service Skills
• Must have Communication Skills

Known for its Midnight Madness, Crotched Mountain offers skiers rides of a lifetime. Recognized among Boston skiers and riders as a place for amazing snow, impeccable grooming and wide open trails.  Join us and become part of a team who knows how to have a good time. www.vailresortscareers.com

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 267609