Family Ski Company is an independent tour operator offering quality, catered-chalet holidays with childcare as a priority not a gimmick. Our reputation is built on excellent childcare, family-friendly resorts, ski-in ski-out chalets and the personal service delivered by our exceptional staff. We know how important our team is – our guests compliment us every year on the
calibre of the individuals working in our resorts and we are proud of every member of our team.
We have gained a great reputation within
the industry for looking after our staff and
treating them with respect; because of this we
can carefully select from thousands of applicants. Through experience we are aware that working a winter season is very demanding but extremely good fun and provides a fantastic life-experience to look back upon for many years to come. We expect high standards from our teams and for those who are dedicated and enthusiastic about working with Family Ski Company this winter there are some great employment opportunities and rewards.
All the positions are demanding, hours can be long and varied, but if you organise your time effectively, you will find there is plenty of time to ski or snowboard - take a look at this clip.
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Qualified Childcare Nanny
Qualified Nannies and Activity Leaders work in teams to provide fun, safe and secure activities for the children on holiday. Childrens ages range from 3 months to 12 years. Each resort has its own well-equipped creche, and both Nannies and Activity leaders are expected to contribute to the design of the weekly activity time table.
Minimum qualification /experience: Child care experience and qualifications necessary. We believe that even the youngest of children are entitled to enjoy their holiday in the Alps as much as their parents, therefore, enthusiastic, imaginative and self-motivated staff members are required.
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Childcare Manager
The Childcare Manager The Childcare Manager will work with and lead a team of 16 childcarers working from 3 crèches in our resort of Ardent in the Portes du Soleil. You will work closely with the Resort Manager, Childcare Nannies, Activity Leaders, SkI School Helpers and parents to provide fun-filled and safe care for babies and children aged from 3 months to 12 years.
Each childcare club has its own well-equipped crèche and the Childcare Manager ensures that each group has a stimulating weekly time table, holds bi-weekly team meetings, produces staff rotas and liaises directly with parents and resort management.
The role will involve a considerable amount of people management as well as proven childcare skills.
Minimum qualification /experience: Significant child care experience with formal child care qualifications. We believe that even the youngest of children are entitled to enjoy their holiday in the Alps as much as their parents, therefore, enthusiastic, imaginative and self-motivated staff members are required.
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Activity Leader
Activity leaders and qualified Nannies work in teams to provide fun, safe and secure activities for the children on holiday. Childrens ages range from 3 months to 12 years. Each resort has its own well-equipped creche, and both Nannies and Activity leaders are expected to contribute to the design of the weekly activity time table.
Minimum qualification /experience: Experience necessary, qualifications preferred. As with Nannies we believe that even the youngest of children are entitled to enjoy their holiday in the Alps as much as their parents, therefore, enthusiastic, imaginative and self-motivated staff members are required.
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Head Activity Leader
Head Activity Leaders will lead and work in resort within a team of 5 - 11 Nannies and Activity Leaders, providing fun, safe and secure childcare for the babies and children while on holiday. Children holidaying with Family Ski Company can range from between 3 months to 12 years of age and each child can demand a differing level of childcare. Each resort has its own well-equipped crche and Head Activity Leaders are expected to help design the weekly activity time table, manage bi-weekly team meetings, produce staff rotas and liaise directly with the parents.
Minimum qualification /experience: Significant child care experience with
formal child care qualification highly desirable
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Chalet Chef/Cook
Chalet Cooks prepare all the meals in their designated chalet, and will serve and accompany the adults for their 3 course evening meal. Other duties include providing breakfast and home baked afternoon tea, daily cleaning of the chalet, menu design, resort shopping and stock control.
Minimum qualification /experience: A sound knowledge of food and kitchen hygiene is required. Confidence to cook for up to 14 adults is necessary, qualifications are not essential, but a passion for cooking and presentation is. A Driving Licence is an advantage.
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Chalet Host
Chalet Hosts are ambassadors for Family Ski Company and will need to use initiative and pride within the day to day management of their individual chalet to ensure the welfare and comfort of their guests. This role also involves daily cleaning, basic chalet maintenance and the monitoring of stock levels of their designated chalet, whilst also assisting the Cook with the serving and hosting of the adults evening meal.
Minimum qualification /experience: This position involves a great deal of contact with the guests. You will need to be an outgoing person with exceptional communication skills who enjoys entertaining in a homely environment with a genuine sense of personal pride and ownership. Qualifications are not essential though a Driving Licence is.
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Ski School Helper
The Ski School Helper is based at the French Ski School, and is there to help and encourage the younger children enjoy and get the most out of skiing. A familiar face each morning, the Ski School Helper will help out if understanding is difficult, handle unscheduled toilet stops and pick up fallers and assist them on their way again. Ski School Helpers also run the Powder Adventurers club which is designed for children who are more accomplished skiers and want to ski for the entire day. Ski School Helpers are also responsible for offering continuous feedback to parents on the performance of their children.
Minimum qualification /experience: Advanced skiing and/or snowboarding experience necessary, a proven customer service background and good working knowledge of the French language are essential. A Driving licence is preferred.
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Assistant Resort Manager
Assistant Resort Managers are primarily there to support the Resort Manager and assist the rest of the team. This varied position covers all aspects of working within a ski resort and the applicant can expect to gain valuable management experience within a busy ski resort.
Minimum qualification /experience: You will need to be extremely flexible, easy going, have experience with children, catering, skiing or snowboarding, hold a clean driving licence and possess strong managerial skills. The Assistant Resort Manager will be expected to ‘step into’ any role within the team and complete that job to a high standard. This also includes acting as Resort Manager when required.
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Resort Manager
The Resort Manager is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of their resort, and needs to be experienced to management level within the current Ski Industry.
Minimum qualification /experience: The position involves a great deal of contact with the guests and staff, so strong people management skills are essential and experience in the hospitality industry is preferred. Managers are expected to be approachable, responsible and diplomatic, and have a good working knowledge of French. A Driving licence is essential.
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