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Viamonde: Recruiting ski and snowboard instructors, multi-activity instructors, registered nurses, chefs and hospitality staff

We are now recruiting enthusiastic, professional and caring individuals to join our team of international staff in Switzerland. Viamonde's dynamic and experienced team of English-speaking staff are committed to offering a safe, friendly and fun environment for children of all ages. If you have the personality, experience and flexibility we require and enjoy working with children of all ages, from diverse cultural backgrounds, a position with Viamonde will be an incredibly rewarding experience and afford the opportunity to meet many similarly-minded young people, establish lasting friendships and spend a winter or a summer in a Swiss mountain resort.

The following positions are available (visit https://www.viamonde.com/personnel/availability.php for current availability):

SKI OR SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR AS A CAMP COUNSELLOR

Responsible for the daily supervision and instruction of a small group of children in an international ski camp environment. In addition to instructing a daily programme of skiing and snowboarding, counsellors will participate in a programme of evening activities, supervise meals and be assigned to some wake-up, lights-out and other duties.

REGISTERED NURSE AS A HEALTHCARE COUNSELLOR

In addition to the responsibilities of a camp counsellor, you will be responsible for the health and well-being of a group of children, school chaperones and Viamonde staff in an international ski camp environment. Healthcare counsellors will treat minor injuries and health issues and coordinate treatment with local medical facilities for any more serious injuries.

MULTI-ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR AS CAMP COUNSELLOR

Responsible for the daily supervision of a small group of children in an international multi-activity camp environment. In addition to assisting with the instruction (by specialist instructors) of a daily programme of activities including hiking, mountain biking, climbing and orienteering, counsellors will participate in a programme of evening activities, supervise meals and be assigned to some wake-up, lights-out and other duties.

CHEF (Available only to Switzerland and EU nationalities)

Responsible for the preparation of high quality food to groups of up to 100 or more children and adults. Supervision of other staff, control of inventory, budgets and hygiene is expected.

HOSPITALITY STAFF (Available only to Switzerland and EU nationalities)

Varied duties include preparing the camp facilities to the highest standards of cleanliness every day, assisting in food preparation, serving meals, washing dishes, doing laundry and in the winter, clearing snow. All staff must be a role model to the children, act responsibly and in a caring manner at all times and show understanding of and appreciation for diverse cultural backgrounds.

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