Mountain Guide Instructor

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) · Bern (VS)
Categoria: admin Contratto: part-time Salario: CHF 49'500 - 75'000

Role overview

Description - Work as a mountain guide at the recruit and officer training schools, as well as at national and international courses of the Army's Competence Center for Mountain Service, in various languages (German/French/English) - Conduct mountain training with a focus on officer training - Lead and coach detachments in the high mountains - Advise and support course commanders and military staff in the planning and execution of courses and in matters related to mountain service - Explore, prepare, and maintain training areas and routes for mountain training and create the corresponding documentation - Support the development of the mountain and avalanche service - What makes you unique: - Mountain guide with federal certification - Good communication and teamwork skills, high responsibility, and resilience - Loyalty towards colleagues and superiors - Completed military service or subject to military service - Basic knowledge in the fields of organized rescue winter/summer after Alpine Rescue Switzerland (ARS), the safety technology of the Association of Swiss Boulder and Climbing Facilities (VSBK), and level 2 of rope access positioning (RAP) - Driving license category B ## What we offer - Work for Switzerland - We advocate for the success model Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population - Lived diversity - Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives - Healthy at work - We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health - Your commitment to safety and freedom - The Training Command (Kdo Ausb) is responsible for training within the Swiss Army – from recruitment to general basic training up to officer training for the militia and professional military - The Kdo Ausb includes higher officer training, the army personnel, five training units, the Training Center, the Women in the Army and Diversity office - One third of the approximately 2,350 employees are in civilian professions in the scientific, technical, medical, psychological, administrative, or sports field and contribute together with the professional military to the success - The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and this at 110 locations nationwide - Also for the future is secured: The Swiss Army trains in over 30 professions the learners

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

Description

Description - Work as a mountain guide at the recruit and officer training schools, as well as at national and international courses of the Army's Competence Center for Mountain Service, in various languages (German/French/English) - Conduct mountain training with a focus on officer training - Lead and coach detachments in the high mountains - Advise and support course commanders and military staff in the planning and execution of courses and in matters related to mountain service - Explore, prepare, and maintain training areas and routes for mountain training and create the corresponding documentation - Support the development of the mountain and avalanche service - What makes you unique: - Mountain guide with federal certification - Good communication and teamwork skills, high responsibility, and resilience - Loyalty towards colleagues and superiors - Completed military service or subject to military service - Basic knowledge in the fields of organized rescue winter/summer after Alpine Rescue Switzerland (ARS), the safety technology of the Association of Swiss Boulder and Climbing Facilities (VSBK), and level 2 of rope access positioning (RAP) - Driving license category B ## What we offer - Work for Switzerland - We advocate for the success model Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population - Lived diversity - Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives - Healthy at work - We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health - Your commitment to safety and freedom - The Training Command (Kdo Ausb) is responsible for training within the Swiss Army – from recruitment to general basic training up to officer training for the militia and professional military - The Kdo Ausb includes higher officer training, the army personnel, five training units, the Training Center, the Women in the Army and Diversity office - One third of the approximately 2,350 employees are in civilian professions in the scientific, technical, medical, psychological, administrative, or sports field and contribute together with the professional military to the success - The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and this at 110 locations nationwide - Also for the future is secured: The Swiss Army trains in over 30 professions the learners

This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.

Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.

Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.

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Information for cross-border workers

Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) is located in Bern, Canton of Valais. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Valais applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.

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