Work a Ski Season
Work A Ski Season – get all the latest updates, snow resort info, snow reports and images you need for working a ski season anywhere in the world.
Having the opportunity to work a ski season is a great adventure. Unlike other working holiday this comes with it own distinctive lifestyle, community and of course challenges. Undertaking this working holiday is excellent way for visiting, living and working in ski resorts and towns all around the world.
Obtaining a job in ski resorts really depends on what experience you can demonstrate. Employers do not tent to train on the job and prefer if you can bring some experience to the position. They will invest in training you up if you plan to stay on from two or more seasons. Make sure your CV highlights relevant experience when applying for a role.
There are a number of job opportunities on the ski fields, towns and resorts. Below are some of the job sectors you could expect to find work in:
• Food and beverage – chefs, bar staff, waiting staff, kitchen staff,
• Chalet Staff and Managers – running and operating chalets; cleaning, managing, cooking, transporting,
• Hospitality – bartending, waiting, housekeeping, room service, and transporting guests,
• Ski and snowboard instructors and teachers,
• Office jobs – reception, reservations, word processing, payroll and tourism administration,
• Retail sector – sales assistants, cashiers,
• Ski rental – customer services and maintenance of ski and snowboarding equipment
• On the ski fields – Ski-lift operators, attendants, technicians,
• Nannies and child care attendants,
• Medical staff and rescuers,
Working a ski season relies, like most working holidays, on having a working holiday visa for that country. Check the visas section of workingholidaymaker.com, see what visa you need and then jump on the slopes!
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