Connect Snowsports · Zermatt · Est. Excellence
Connect Snowsports
Instructor Application
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Now hiring · Winter season

Join the Connect team

We are a small, hand-picked group of instructors in Zermatt and we are looking to expand our team. Please answer honestly; thoughtful and real answers beat polished and grammatically correct every time.

Zermatt, Switzerland ~15–20 min to complete
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You & eligibility
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You & eligibility

The essentials: who you are, how we reach you, and when you’re available on snow.

Prefer talking to typing?Every page has an optional voice note recorder at the bottom, so you can talk through your answers instead of typing wherever you prefer. Leaving a voice note on a page makes the written questions on that page optional. Your contact and qualification details still need typing, and a voice note is always welcome alongside them.
Please enter your name.
Please add your date of birth.
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Enter a valid email.
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Include your level for each.
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Have you worked in Switzerland before? *
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What are you looking for? *
Select all that apply.
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Qualifications & experience

Your certifications and time on the job. Uploads are optional; you can also email documents to info@connectsnowsports.com later.

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Upload certificatesPDF / JPG / PNG, multiple allowed
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Age groups you most enjoy teaching *
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Special interests Optional
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About you

Three short answers. We’re reading for substance, not length, so be specific and be yourself.

Why us specifically, not ski schools in general.
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One time as an instructor you felt genuinely proud.
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Character & values

The part we care about most. There are no right answers here, and a few honest sentences each is plenty.

…but ended up helping you improve.
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What made it work?
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And how you handled it.
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How did you adapt your approach?
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The 3 C’s & how you work

Rate yourself honestly on our three C’s (Competency, Compassion, Character) and tell us why. The “why” matters far more than the number.

Competency
Technical & teaching competence *
1 · DevelopingExceptional · 10
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Compassion
Understanding & supporting others *
1 · DevelopingExceptional · 10
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Character
Character & professionalism *
1 · DevelopingExceptional · 10
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On the mountain

Three real situations. Walk us through what you’d actually do.

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Looking ahead

Last few questions: where you’re headed, and a couple just for us.

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Tell us about a time someone showed you kindness or support that made a lasting impact.
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Character & values
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Teaching ability
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Qualifications
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Experience

How we weigh things at Connect. A kind, coachable Level 2 usually outshines a brilliant-but-difficult Level 4.

Connect Snowsports

Application received

Thank you. We read every application properly, person by person. If there’s a fit, we’ll be in touch by email. Enjoy the snow. ❄️