Department of the Army

Recreation Assistant (Ski Instructor), NF-02/FLEX

Garmisch, Germany Full time

Recreation Assistant (Ski Instructor), NF-02/FLEX

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Garmisch, Germany

Salary Range: $15.5 - $17 Per Hour

Job Summary: It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this announcement. Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, proudly serves U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. Offering world-class hospitality, recreation, and relaxation, the resort provides a memorable getaway filled with comfort, adventure, and appreciation for those who serve our nation.

Major Duties:

  • DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works as a Recreation Assistant (Ski Instructor) at the Edelweiss Lodge & Resort (EL&R), Hausberg Lodge, instructing groups and individuals in daily and weekly ski and snowboard programs, using a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate with students who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds. Teaches children as well as adults. Teaches all courses using the PSIA American Teaching system. The safety of students must always be the top priority. Is responsible for ticket handling for student groups and must maintain strong internal controls to track these tickets. Assists with program registration, tournaments, equipment issue, ski lift and snow making operations, shuttle driving duties, and cleaning duties. Must be familiar with all programs offered by EL&R, as well as be familiar with the local area, as the job requires providing a lot of information to guests. Must always maintain a positive attitude around and towards guests to project a positive image for EL&R and its programs. Report any problems to the Ski School director as soon as possible to maintain a high-quality service to our guests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be an advanced skier or snowboarder with at least one season of documented experience as a ski or snowboard instructor. Certification from a recognized professional instructor organization preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. A good working knowledge of the German language is highly desirable but not mandatory. All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # ELRLT20250007112831863 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/14/2025 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12831863 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-14