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 early April. Please be aware of the visa, application and employment requirements for each resort.
Japan
> Ski School Employment Information
Canyons
- HR Manager: Mike
- HR Email Address: snowsports@canyons.jp
- Employment Page: https://canyons.jp/en/company/jobs
Club Med Hokkaido
- Ski School Directors: Jason and Jure
- HR Email Address: hr.japan@clubmed.com
- Employment Page: https://www.clubmedjobs.com/en-us/resort
Evergreen Ski School
- Ski School Director: Josh
- Employment Page: https://www.evergreen-hakuba.com/evergreen-employment/
Hakuba Snow Sports School
- Ski School Director: Dan
- HR Email Address: daniel@hakubasnowsports.com
- Employment Page: https://www.hakubasnowsports.com/contact
Imagine Ski School (formerly Niseko ISS)
- HR Contact: Rhys
- HR Email Address: rhys@nisekoskilodge.com
Niseko GoSnow
- Ski School Director: Nicola
- HR Email Address: jobs@gosnowniseko.com
- Employment Page: https://www.gosnowniseko.com/careers/instructors
Niseko Village Ski School
- Ski School Director: Satoshi
- HR Email Address: s-maeda@niseko-village.com
- Employment Page: https://niseko-village.com/en/careers.html
Nozawa Snow Holidays
- Ski School Director: Gab
- Contact Page: https://www.nozawaholidays.com/contact/
- Employment Page: https://www.nozawaholidays.com/jobs/
Rusutsu International Ski School
- Ski School Director: Paul
- HR Email Address: school@rusutsu.co.jp
- Ski School Page: https://rusutsu.com/en/recruit/
Shiga Kogen International Ski School
- Ski School Director: Robel
- HR Email Address: info@shigaskischool.com
- Employment Page: https://www.shigaskischool.com/contact-us/
> 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
- Ski School Director: Michael
- HR Email Address: cenres@bigwhite.com
- Employment Page: https://www.bigwhite.com/employment-centre/jobs-at-big-white
Castle
- Ski School Director: Pete
- Employment Page: https://www.skicastle.ca/employment/
Cypress
- Ski School Director: Kia
- HR Email Address: info@cypress.com
- Employment Page: https://cypressmountain.com/employment
Lake Louise
- Ski School Director: Kevin
- HR Email Address: jobs@skilouise.com
- Employment Page: https://www.skilouise.com/contact-us/careers-employment/
Norquay
- Ski School Director: Gord
- HR Email Address: hr@banffnorquay.com
- Employment Page: https://banffnorquay.com/about-norquay/employment/
Revelstoke
- Ski School Director: Vincent
- Employment Page: https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/employment/
> 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)
- HR Contact: Laura
- HR Email Address: info@europeansnowsport.com
- Employment Page: https://europeansnowsport.com/work-for-european-snowsport/
Swiss Ski School Saas-Fee
- Ski School Director: Christine
- HR Email Address: info@skischule-saas-fee.ch
- Employment Page: https://www.skischule-saas-fee.ch/en.html
Verbier Adrenaline
- Ski School Director: Luca
- HR Email Address: info@adrenaline-verbier.ch
- Employment Page: https://adrenaline-verbier.ch/
> 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
- Training Manager: Sebastian
- Employment Page: https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/northstar/go/Northstar-Jobs/3523500/
> 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.
