Science / Maths Teacher + House Parent (Ski Season)

Spend the winter in the Austrian Alps tutoring Britain's budding skiing professionals!

A vibrant and exciting role in the heart of the Pinzgau region in the Austrian Alps with Ambition Racing; a competitive alpine ski racing academy. We deliver sporting & academic combined programs to young & talented skiers from our team base, Haus Tirol. Athletes as young as 9-years old join Ambition throughout a variety of camps and training blocks during the winter months, in order to progress their skiing skills, improve in their studies & learn about teamwork, leadership & friendship along the way.

This position combines 2 main roles within the Ambition Team; the delivery of the Academic Program alongside pastoral care & athlete well being. It is the responsibility of Ambition Racing to coach, educate and care for the general well being our our skiers, around the clock.

Hard working, enthusiastic & inspiring leadership skills are just some of the qualities that we are searching for alongside experience of the UK education system & pastoral care management.

An outline of duties can include (but are not limited to) the following;

EDUCATION:

• Implementing work planners for each athlete as per guidance from Academic Liaison (or as Academic Liaison).

• Liaising with athlete parents & schools on educational needs.

• Liaising with Ambition parents, athletes and staff to deliver the academic programme.

• Communication with the Program Director and Head Coaches around any disciplinary issues.

• Organize school snacks with Haus Tirol chef where required.

• Transporting athletes to & from school where required.

• Ensuring athletes are well organized for each school day.

• Potential private study program / 1:1 or group tutoring for any athletes requiring extra support /
study outside of the normal academic program.

PASTORAL / CWO:

• Preparation of breakfasts / liaising with group coaches on daily schedule.

• Ensuring athletes unpack training bags / re-pack for the next day.

• Daily athlete room rounds & upkeep (outlined separately below).

• Injury management, including doctor, dentist, hospital visits.

• Enforcing training base guidelines including bedtimes, waking athletes up and educating athletes in
how to be self-sufficient with organizing training kit.

• Being present during ‘down time’ after meals and free time for athletes.

• Organise and implement day off / down time activities (inc. challenges, team building ideas).

• Prizes or incentives for general conduct and well behaviour.

• Communication with parents regarding disciplinary, medical, social or psychological issues.

• Upkeep of an injury / incident book.

• Organisation and review of all medical forms & permission to travel forms prior to each camp.

• Safe keeping of medicines & passports upon athlete arrival

• Organization & upkeep of team medical boxes.

• Laundry plan (we offer a laundry service that should be for essential items only).

• Race day organization of lunches / finish area support & post race activities.

• Accompanying of younger athletes to and from school where required dependent upon age.

• Liaise with Snowsport England welfare lead on best practices for safeguarding, risk assessments
and more.

Remuneration:

• We offer a salary of £1350 / month (gross)
• Travel to and from Austrian base @ start & end of season.
• Lodging during camps at Haus Tirol in shared staff accommodation.
• Meals at the Ambition base during active camps are included.
• Friends / family visits discounted at 15% off from real-time room rates.

Employment Begins: 19th November 2026

Employment Ends: 19th April 2027

Working Period: 5 month seasonal contract

Working Hours: Standard teaching of 3.5-4 hours of per day, 5 days per week. Academic program prep & administrative duties of approximately 1 hour per day (average). Shared houseparenting / pastoral duties under the guidance of the Pastoral / Academic lead (Ella Dixon).

Holiday: Accrued at 2.33 days per month of active service.

REQUIREMENTS

PGCE or similar qualification is preferable but tutoring experience / placements taken into consideration.

• Must have a full UK driver’s license.
• Must have full and valid DBS by start date.
• Must have full first aid certificate.
• Will need to apply for a VISA D with Austrian Embassy (London)

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