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About Ski Jobs
Ski Job Profiles
How to Apply
Instructor Courses
Cookery Courses
Work Permit Info
..more Ski Resources
The SkiJobs Training & Resources Guide provides information on training courses that can help you to find seasonal work in the ski industry, as well as useful info on ski resources and work permits.
Simply select one of the quick links below to view the relevant section of the directory.
About Ski Jobs
Ski Jobs • Pay and Benefits • How Long Can You Work For?
Working in a ski resort is a great way to spend the winter months. Every year thousands of people work a ski season in the European Alps and other worldwide ski destinations. Ski resort jobs offer a unique seasonal employment experience lasting for anything from 2 weeks to 6 months.
Ski jobs are usually live-in jobs with accommodation and meals provided. There are jobs available at chalets, hotels, bars and restaurants in hundreds of resorts all over the alps. Ski jobs usually start in late November / December and run through until the snow starts to fade away in April / May.
Ski jobs in the alps are normally only available to UK / EU nationals or non-UK / EU nationals with a valid work permit. For further info on work permits and eligibility click here.
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A ski job can offer all kinds of benefits and development opportunities. As well as a weekly wage you may also receive some extra benefits - these may include some of the following:
- A full season's ski pass
- Ski & boots equipment
- Travel to and from resort
- Accommodation & all meals
- Health & Travel Insurance
- Training
- Staff Uniform
You will also experience an opportunity to live in a different culture with like-minded young people intent on combining hard work with a friendly social environment. There will be opportunities to improve your foreign language skills as well as your skiing skills! |
You may find that you enjoy the seasonal employment lifestyle so much, that you will want to return for another season - then you will need to find a summer job!
Many ski holiday companies also have summer season vacancies in other resorts - you may even find yourself making a career in the travel and tourism industry!
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FULL SEASON JOBS (3-6 months)
Most ski holiday companies will look to employ seasonal staff for a full 5-6 month season (Nov/December to April) but there are a limited number of opportunities for mid-season relief staff from January onwards for durations of 1-4 months.
HALF-TERM & EASTER JOBS (1-4 weeks)
There are also opportunities for Ski Reps and Ski & Snowboard Instructors / Guides with companies specialising in school group or family ski holidays. These vacancies are for 1 or 2 weeks each February half term and Easter school holidays.
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Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses
Want to become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor and teach wintersports abroad? These training providers offer courses that lead to interationally recognised Instructor qualifications and many assist you to get a job on completion of the course.
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ALLTRACKS Academy runs 2 - 11 week long ski & snowboard instructor courses and improvement camps at Whistler, Red Mountain & Revelstoke, Canada. |
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SnowSkool 11 week ski and snowboard instructor training programmes take place in two of the best Canadian resorts - the Big White, BC & Sunshine Village, Banff. |
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Base Camp Group run ski & snowboard instructor training courses in Europe and North America.1-3 month courses available in Whistler, Meribel, Val d'Isere. |
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The GAP SPORTS SNOW programme trains you to become a qualified ski or snowboard instructor while giving you paid work experience in top snow schools during a career break, gap year or activity holiday. |
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Powder Trip's 11 week training programme delivers everything you need to become a qualified ski or snowboard instructor. Training takes place in the spectacular surroundings of the Canadian Rockies. |
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Snowsport Instructor Training for qualified and aspring Instructors |
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Cookery Courses
Want to work as a Chalet Host in a ski resort or a Villa Host in the Sun? These Cookery Schools run courses specifically designed for people seeking this type of employment in the travel industry.
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Our course is an intense 6 days in duration aimed at the less experienced cooks who want to work as a chef for a ski season. During that time we will develop and build your culinary skills to a level where you are confident and practised in preparing a weeks dishes from breakfast to cakes to a fantastic 4 course dinner. We try to maximise your time in the kitchen actually preparing the dishes that you are going to be cooking during the season.
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One week course to teach you everything you need to know about running a successful chalet with style and the minimum of fuss. Quick, easy recipes, for large numbers at altitude. Tips on menu planning, shopping, budget control, health & safety, living in the alps, the life of a chalet host, language skills, tricks of the trade to maximise ski time. Fantastic location in the French Alps - luxury chalet, stunning views and hot-tub, experienced and qualified tutors, relaxed, fun. |
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Take the fast track to fantastic jobs at ski chalets, villas & yachts with Tante Marie, the largest independent cordon bleu cookery school in the UK. Our 4 week courses are practically based with lots of hands on experience. No prior cooking knowledge is required and our aim is to instill a love and interest in good food and confidence in the kitchen. Cordon Bleu courses also available. |
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Your best resource for seasonal jobs in ski resorts worldwide
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