Employment Opportunities

Situated in an upmarket winter and summer seasonal resort in the beautiful Swiss Alps, The Pilates Studio Gstaad offers various permanent and seasonal employment opportunities. Information on future positions are listed below.

Summer 2012 Seasonal Full-Time Position

Start Date: 18th June 2012
Finish Date: 9th September 2012
Salary: CHF4,000-CHF4,200 Gross per month (Dependant on experience)
40hr Week
Holiday time is based on 4 weeks annual holidays
2 Weeks Probationary Period

Duties include: Instruction in-house and home visits, administration, assisting Studio Manager with Studio Summer marketing and promotions, maintenance of studio environment/equipment.

Requirements: Must be a fully qualified/certified Pilates Instructor (minimum 600hours training time) in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Small Apparatus, Rehabilitation. Minimum 2 years teaching experience. Excellent English language skills and German and French are a bonus.
Swiss, EU (with the legal right to live and work in Switzerland) or UK passport.
Applications accepted until: 31st March 2012

Winter 2012/2013 Seasonal Full-Time Position

Start Date: 14th December 2012
Finish Date: 31st March 2013
Salary: CHF4,200 Gross per month
40hr Week
Holiday time is based on 4 weeks annual holidays
2 Weeks Probationary Period

Duties include: Instruction in-house and home visits, administration, assisting Studio Manager with Studio Winter marketing and promotions, maintenance of studio environment/equipment.

To apply:
Please send your resume to The Pilates Studio Gstaad, Gstaad Palace Hotel Spa, Palacestrasse 34, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland, attn Natasha Lutz, fax +41 33 722 01 73 or email natasha@pilatesgstaad.ch

Childcare/Domestic Helper Full-Time Permanent Position (Live Out)

Start Date: 1st May 2012
Salary: CHF2,800 - CHF3,500 Gross per month dependant on age and experience
40hr Week
Holiday time is based on 4 weeks annual holidays (to be taken when family is on holidays)
1 Month Probationary Period

Working Environment:

Small Swiss/Australian family based in Lauenen, a small rural town 10mins from Gstaad. The area is picturesque and perfect for those whom love nature, outdoor activities and the quiet life
Small traditional Swiss chalet, next to local beginner ski area, with a small garden and two family cats
Working week is normally 6 days per week, Mon-Sat, on average 6 hours per day. This can vary and you must be flexible to work the occasional evening or longer day.
Meals while at work are included
Assistance looking for accommodation is provided when requested

Duties include:

Childcare of two girls, 3 and 5 years old, including taking and collecting them to and from school or other activities, planning and participating in other educational and fun activities etc
Household duties: house cleaning, washing/folding/ironing clothes, washing dishes etc
Cooking healthy nutritional meals, menu planning, preparing shopping lists etc
Assisting mother, Natasha Lutz, with other activities when required i.e. running errands, banking

Requirements:

MUST LOVE CHILDREN
MUST WANT A LONG TERM POSITION
Experience caring for young children
Experience with household duties
Preferably an education in childcare
Preferably a current first aid certificate
Be able to understand and communicate in English
Preferably German, French, Italian or Romanisch mother tongue
Swiss, EU17 or UK passport
Current official document stating that you have no criminal record

When submitting an application the following information is required:

Letter of motivation, stating why you would like to come and work in a rural international Swiss family environment, and why you would be perfect for this position.
Chronological Resume including:

Personal details - date of birth, nationality, currently held passport/s, civil status
Education history
Employment history
Language Skills
Personal Interests/Hobbies

Copies of Education Certificates
Copies of other qualifications that may be relevant
2 x Written Character References with Referee Contact Details
2 x Written Childcare References with Referee Contact Details
Copy of a Current First Aid Certificate
Current official document stating that you have no criminal record
Current Photograph
Photocopy of the information page of your passport
Applications accepted until: 31^st March 2012

To apply:
Please send your resume to Natasha Lutz, Chalet Grain d'Or, Mittlere Fangstrasse 8, 3782 Lauenen b. Gstaad, Switzerland, or email natasha@pilatesgstaad.ch