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Ski Resort Rehire Guide

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If you have successfully completed an EA Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course we are able to assist you to find future instructing work around the world through the process below:

Step 1. Application letter template

Download the template and fill it out with your relevant information, then attach this to your application to the ski school/s of your choice below. We are usually contacted by the resort you apply for if this is a different resort to the one you were at for your internship program.

Step 2. Choose a resort below and apply

Below we have listed the relevant employment application pages for a range of ski schools around the World. A reference from your current ski school employer is great to have when applying for future seasons. Take note of application deadlines and follow their process - Good luck!

New Zealand

> Ski School Employment Information

> Application Dates

Please check the above websites for job postings and updates between late January to earlier than April. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.

Japan

> Ski School Employment Information

Canyons

Club Med Hokkaido

Enquire directly through EA Ski and Snowboard Training

Email: sstraining@educatingadventures.com

Evergreen Ski School

Hakuba Snow Sports School

Imagine Ski School (formerly Niseko ISS)

Niseko GoSnow

Niseko Village Ski School

Nozawa Snow Holidays

Rusutsu International Ski School

Shiga Kogen International Ski School

> Application Dates

Please check the above websites for job postings and updates between late July to early August. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.

> Japanese Working Holiday Visa

To be eligible to work at a ski resort in Japan you will need a valid Japan Working Holiday Visa. Agreements for each participating country vary so please visit this website for more information.

Canada

> Ski School Employment Information

Big White

Castle

Cypress

Lake Louise

Norquay

Revelstoke
Grouse
Mount Washington

> Application Dates

Please check the above websites for job postings and updates between late July to early August. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.

> Canadian Working Holiday Visa

Canadian working visas are available under the International Experience Canada Program (IEC). You are eligible to apply for a Canadian working holiday visa if you are aged between 18 and 30 (35 for some countries), your country of citizenship has an agreement with Canada that allows you to apply for an IEC work permit and you are legally admissible to Canada. Find out more here.

Switzerland

> Ski School Employment Information

European Snowsport (Verbier, Zermatt, Nendaz, St Moritz)

Swiss Ski School Saas-Fee

Verbier Adrenaline

> Application Dates

Please check the above websites for job application details and hiring updates. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.

USA

> Ski School Employment Information

Northstar

> Application Dates

Please check the above website for job postings and updates between late July to early August. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.

> USA Student & Sponsored Visas

You will only be eligible to apply for work at a USA ski resort if you are an American citizen or with a Student Working Holiday Visa (J1) through an J1 visa agency such as CCUSA, CIEE, Work USE or IEP – or view a list of sponsors here

Note: If you are not sure or something does not appear to make sense, then please contact us directly on sstraining@educatingadventures.com so we can help you out.

Ski Instructor Internship Programme Rundown

Pre-Course

  • EA Planning Checklist & Program Handbook
  • Season Preparation - Support & Advice

4 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

5 Week Training Course

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

6 Week Training Course (Lake Louise Canada Only)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

10 Week Training Course

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course
  • All Terrain Personal Development
  • Ski Level 2 Coaching
  • Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

11 Week Training Course (Lake Louise, Canada & Niseko Imagine, Japan)

  • EA Arrival Pack - Hoodie & Printed Materials
  • City Orientation*
  • Resort Arrival Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation
  • Ski Level 1 Coaching
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions
  • Ski Association Membership
  • Digital Training Manuals & Materials
  • Ski Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Resort Lift Pass
  • Mountain Transfers (If Required)
  • Advice & Deals on Equipment
  • EA Program Manager
  • Social Events
  • Park & Freeride Training
  • Avalanche Safety Course
  • First Aid Course
  • All Terrain Personal Development
  • Ski Level 2 Coaching
  • Ski Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • On Snow Analysis
  • Technical & Theory Sessions

Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Training Courses. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

Pre-Course

  • Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
  • Course Prep & Advice
  • Visa Planning & Support
  • Welcome Pack & Schedule
  • Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Hotel Transfer
  • Sightseeing
  • One / Two Nights Accommodation
  • Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
  • Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

Note:
*
Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

At Resort - Arrival

  • Meet & Greet
  • Full Season Program Manager
  • Ski Area Orientation
  • Shared Accommodation*
  • Equipment Advice & Deals
  • Social Events


Note:

* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.

At Resort - Training

  • Level 1 Training
  • Level 1 Exam Fees
  • Digital Training Manuals
  • Association Membership
  • Lift Pass
  • Social Events

At Resort - Rest Of The Season

  • Employee Induction
  • Start Work
  • Instructor Uniform
  • Resort Employee Season Pass
  • Additional Benefits

At Resort - Internship Plus Inclusions

  • Ongoing Analysis & Development
  • First Aid Course*
  • Level 2 Training
  • Level 2 Exam (Additional Cost)
  • Avalanche Course

Note:
*
First Aid Course not available in ALL Japan locations

Please see individual resorts for resort specific inclusions and information.

You can also view Full Inclusions for Ski Instructor Internships Here.
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