Employment – Members Area
EMPLOYMENT
Welcome to the Employment area.
We know how tough it is getting a job in ski teaching, so we have put together as much information as we can for you here.
We have some great partnerships in place with the ski schools all around the world, so the information below should really help you get your foot in the door.
The following list of partners work closely with us, guaranteeing an interview to applicants and recruiting directly from Peak Leaders for their winter season and some guarantee jobs for our trainees.
Our partners reserve a set number of jobs for our trainees and the jobs are given following an interview.
Meanwhile we are here to help you as much as we can to get your job arranged.
When applying to a partner you must say you are applying from Peak Leaders so they know you are coming from our course.
BREXIT
Due to the UK leaving the EU, British passport-holders lost the right to work in European Union countries but also in Switzerland.
However there are now opportunities to work in Italy and we are awaiting new agreements between the UK and Switzerland on work permits.
However currently it is not possible for British instructors to work in Switzerland.
But there is progress and the Swiss have now introduced new Student Permits that should allow trainees to stay in Switzerland for the whole season and not just be restricted to 90 days – which is the normal rule for non-EU citizens.
Brexit should not effect the ability of trainees to work in other countries outside Europe – for example in New Zealand or Japan.
Plus there are work opportunities for British instructors in Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY
Most schools are recruiting between May and September but there are often spaces right up until the winter starts. But it’s important to be organised and sort your CV and covering letter out early so ideally you can apply for jobs as soon as you can.
Don’t worry if you are applying later in the autumn there are still jobs available, but it is always good to get ahead of the game.
You can also check out our sample CV and Tips below. It’s really important to make time to do this which is the first step towards applying for a job.
There is also a database full of ski school contacts around the world. It is always good to apply to as many schools as possible.
REMEMBER VISAS
Remember to check out our VISA section too before applying for jobs, especially for applications for jobs in Canada which need to be organised well in advance.
If you are non-EU then requirements and travel rights can be quite different so it’s well worth doing some extra research to see where you can work and how far in advance you need to apply. We have a lot of information and experience so definitely get in touch (although we aren’t experts on every single country’s visa requirements).
Good luck and remember we’re always here to help.
(Remember to right click if you want to download the PDF or document).
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JAPAN
CANADA
SWITZERLAND
ITALY
GETTING STARTED
SAMPLE CV, CONTACTS AND TIPS
OUR PARTNERS
JAPAN
Location:
Hokkaido & Tomamu, Japan
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
Club Med is an international all-inclusive luxury resort brand with more than 70 locations worldwide.
A staff member at Club Med is called a “G.O”
G.Os balance their daily technical role whilst enjoying immersive and high-energy client engagement in the resort. G.Os hang out with the guests in their free time, meals, evenings and enjoy the same perks the guests have on offer! Join a big ski team with like-minded, multi-cultural staff and relax knowing you have guaranteed work, accommodation, food, insurance and a monthly salary.
Job Information:
Your salary as a level 2 qualified Ski Instructor in Japan would be USD $1563 net per month. You’d have an additional USD $80 net per month as a foreigner working in Japan bonus.
Your benefits include:
- Your return flights reimbursed up to the value of 1500 Euro maximum
- Share Accommodation in OR just outside the resort
- 3 meals a day in the Club Med buffet
- Soft drinks, tea, coffee all included
- Staff uniform
- Ski Pass
- 100% work insurance coverage/70% medical insurance (sick)
- Access to all the resort facilities (gym, pool, onsen, yoga classes etc)
- Opportunities for training/development, ski/sb exams, department cross-training and potential relocation upon end of season
Website: clubmedjobs.com
How to apply:
Send your CV at HR.Australia@clubmed.com
Location:
Akakura & Arai, Japan
GUARANTEED JOBS (2 REMAINING)
School Information:
Myoko Snowsports is a medium-sized snowsports school of approximately 80 instructors, and we also operate an equipment rental & retail shop. We have grown from a small group of 13 since we started operations 10 years ago.
Despite getting bigger, we continue our ‘family feel’ and want you to have an amazing season working and living with us, and experiencing Japanese culture and powder.
We are located on Japan’s main island Honshu, about 2.5 hours’ bullet train ride from Tokyo. We offer a full range of lesson programs for guests across two locations: Akakura and Arai.
Job Information:
Our new team members arrive to Myoko around the start of December to move into staff housing and settle in before commencing orientation and start of season training. December and January are our busiest months and you can expect full-time work of 5-6 days per week.
In addition to teaching lessons we also provide training in rentals, and there are additional shifts available in the shop through the season. Work slowly gets quieter through February and March, so this means more time for free-skiing, training and fun.
Who they are looking for:
We have a limited number of positions available for the winter season. They are available for application to those preferably aged 20 or above, but we are happy to interview younger applicants. You must be able to get an approved Working Holiday Visa to Japan and then arrive beginning of December (date TBC).
We pride ourselves on our positive attitude towards teamwork, customer service, and Japanese culture, and expect the same from our new team members each year.
Website: myokosnowsports.com
How to apply:
Applications can be made by directly via the website. Just click on the following link and in your covering letter or in the notes section make clear you are a Peak Leaders trainee. https://myokosnowsports.com/employment/
Location:
Nozawa Onsen, Japan
GUARANTEED JOBS (4 REMAINING)
School Information:
Canyons run ski school operations in Nozawa Onsen, Yuzawa and Minakami. All of these resorts are rich in culture with a long-standing history and endless deep powder days.
Be part of a vibrant international team in a rapidly developing region of Japan. Huge annual snowfall, competitive pay rates based on experience, and fantastic resorts.
Here is a bit more information on the resorts ..
Don’t apply for Myoko or Minakami – these resorts need experienced instructors.
Yuzawa has a smaller nightlife and a more Asian customer base. it’s a smaller team (~40). Tends to have lower-level clients so is well suited to new instructors getting to grips with teaching. Probably better to slightly older (+25) staff, or those that aren’t to fussed about plenty of bars to choose from. Great easy access to Tokyo and may other resorts
Nozawa – traditional old shool village, tricky to get to other resorts. plenty of choice for bars. Tends to have more high level students – so would be looking fro more skilled instructors/ those with relevant sports coaching backgrounds. Larger team (~70)
Job Information:
At Canyons we strive to foster a supportive and enthusiastic work environment. We have been working toward this through effective communication, structured training based on the teams wants and needs, and an environment where everyone feels valued.
For more information on the job then please click the link below …
Who they are looking for:
We expect our team members to be enthusiastic and passionate for the sport, be willing to take on daily challenges, and be able to create a strong rapport with our clients.
Website: canyons.jp
How to apply:
Please apply by the end of August as we aim to have all offers sent and accepted by early September.
Apply through the Canyons website and remember to mention that you are training with Peak Leaders. Click here to apply.
INTERNATIONAL SNOWSPORTS JAPAN
Location:
Hakuba Valley, Japan
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
We have about 30 instructors in our ski school for next winter.
Job Information:
ISJ is a vibrant and fun place to work with some amazing terrain and snow. We offer a range of lessons from privates to adult & kids group lessons.
Who they are looking for:
Enthusiastic, motivated and professional snowsports instructors of all levels.
Website: isj.ski
How to apply:
Send an email with your CV and cover letter to Shayne on director@isj.ski.
CANADA
Location:
Mount Seymour (Vancouver), Canada
GUARANTEED JOBS (6 REMAINING)
School Information:
We provide lessons to local Vancouverties and their families—a mix of private lessons, multi-day camps and group lessons for ages 3 – 100! We have a dedicated area called the ‘Bears Den’ for our youngest students aged 3 – 7 and 4 terrain parks where we teach our freestyle programs.
In addition, Mt Seymour runs a large schools program – teaching more than 10 000 students in our school’s program each winter season. This keeps our full-time instruction staff busy in the traditionally ‘quiet’ times, mid-week – outside of the holidays.
Our orientation training begins in early December, and the season runs till mid-April. On-going training is available for instructors wanting to continue their career progression.
We are not based in a traditional ‘mountain town’. Having one of Canada’s (if not the world’s) greatest cities – Metro Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean – on our doorstep is a privilege and provides many activities and opportunities beyond skiing and riding.
Job Information:
Here is a helpful video to look at about our ski school:
>>> EMBED!!!
We will only recruit until early September, and you would need to have started the process of applying for your visa by then.
More specific job information coming soon …
Website: mtseymour.ca
How to apply:
How to apply: Email Robbie Carter (Ski School Manager) your CV direct to rcarter@mtseymour.ca
Location:
Fort McMurray (Alberta), Canada
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
We are located in Northern Alberta and a community ski hill compared to a large mountain destination area, with that being said, the vast majority of our ski instructing focuses on beginner skiers coming in school groups during the week or multi day camp programs on the weekends and holidays. There is the odd private lesson for intermediate skiers but the majority are for beginners. It is a great opportunity for those looking to get some good hands on experience with ability to work in other departments on occasion for a bit of variety.
Job Information:
Click here to see the PDF for all the information.
Website: vistaridge.ab.ca
How to apply:
Interested applicants please submit resume to Dan Wilson: dwilson@vistaridge.ab.ca
Location:
Vancouver Island, West coast of Canada
GUARANTEED JOBS (15 REMAINING)
School Information:
Our snow school services primarily the local Vancouver Island market. We have a staff of approximately 160 instructors. We are a busy school with a large customer base in our children’s drop in and seasonal programs.
Job Information:
Instructors will teach within our Snow School, Mountain Kids, and School Group Programs. Instructors will also assist in the adult and seasonal programs as required, and be able to teach ski lessons to guests of all ages and abilities.
This position starts early December and ends early to mid-April (conditions and business volumes permitting). You can expect to work six days per week during busier periods. You will engage our clients with integrity and passion at all times by providing exceptional customer service.
Who they are looking for:
- Minimum Level 1 CSIA/CASI certification or foreign equivalent
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required (English)
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Required to provide a valid criminal record check
- Foreign staff must hold their own valid work permit
- Previous experience working with children is an asset
- Other competencies which are essential are strong initiative, the ability to be innovative, and a great team player
Website: mountwashington.ca
How to apply:
Apply by email with CV and cover letter to Jennifer Young, Snow School Manager, mentioning that you have applied through Peak Leaders: jyoung@mountwashington.ca
Location:
Harper Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
Situated 20 minutes outside Kamloops this is a very busy Ski School in a family owned ski resort. They deliver lessons for locals as well as school groups during the week.
Job Information:
Busy Christmas holiday season then starting January 8 school groups join us for a very fun day with their school mates. Regular Monday and Tuesday off to relax or go check out the many ski areas nearby.
Many of our out-of-country staff have returned year after year. We have a fun, relaxed, family atmosphere at the mountain which is family owned and operated for 46 years by the same family.
Lessons are 1.5 hours in length, with no ‘babysitting’ time, as it is lessons only for our ski school.
- $15- $17/hr
- Season pass
- $5 lunch special
- 50% off and/or free ski days at other ski hills in BC with your staff pass
Who they are looking for:
We are looking for friendly, outgoing people that enjoy teaching all ages, especially children. People who get along well with all staff and have a positive attitude.
We have enjoyed excellent personalities over the years, with all of our staff getting along well and ‘hanging out’ on days off.
Are you looking for a ‘smaller’ family ski area? We are not a large resort with hotels… Even though we are ‘smaller’ our terrain is excellent, with excellent black runs off the chairlift.
You can also get help finding accommodation situated 5 minutes from the ski hill on Paul Lake.
Website: harpermountain.com
How to apply:
Send an email with your CV and cover letter to Lisa Daburger: lisadaburger@gmail.com or harpermountain@gmail.com
SWITZERLAND
Locations:
Verbier, Crans Montana & La Tzoumaz, Switzerland
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
Les Elfes offer a range of employment options in Verbier, Crans Montana and La Tzoumaz.
They specialise in teaching school groups between the ages of seven and 17, some are all absolute beginners and some are regular skiers – so you never know what you’re going to get.
They offer a great package and full weeks of work should you get a job in their team – so a great option for any aspiring ski instructor to take their first turns as a professional.
Whilst they do not guarantee every single Peak Leaders trainee an interview, they will interview trainees that deliver on the requirements below and show the Peak Leaders coaches that they will be a good candidate. So another reason to really impress in your teaching sessions on your course.
Job Information:
It is important that every member of our staff brings their own unique personality to the team. The job is six days a week and full days so you need to be prepared to work hard. However, it’s a fantastic team of instructors and you gain loads of teaching experience.
Here are some attributes which are really important to Les Elfes (although not all essential):
- You must like working with children – it seems almost too obvious to mention, but you will be with children a lot
- Previous experience working with children is therefore really beneficial
- Extra languages are a huge benefit as well
- You must be flexible – the job is varied, things change, problems occur, so you must be prepared to deal with whatever gets thrown at you
- You must be professional: Our international clients come from all over the world and expect nothing but the best from us
- You have to be prepared to go that extra step to provide a safe and amazing experience for the students
Website: leselfes.com
How to apply:
Email the Les Elfes manager with your CV and covering letter. Please say that you are a Peak Leaders trainee and say if you are looking for work in Verbier and / or La Tzoumaz and / or Crans Montana.
Location:
Verbier, Switzerland
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
Element is a small ski school in Verbier with a team of highly qualified and hugely experienced ski instructors. The team of instructors include fully qualified in instructors in both the Swiss and British systems, as well as examiners who train and assess ski instructors. The school offers a range of private lessons for all levels of skiers and all ages, but Element has also built a reputation for off-piste skiing, ski instructor training and Women’s Camps.
Job Information:
Our full time positions fill up quickly early summer, and sometimes mid summer we will still recruit some part-time instructors so it is important to apply early. We are looking for very enthusiastic and motivated instructors who have experience teaching in another sport and would like to start their career in a dynamic team.
For Level 2 ski instructors, the wage is 25CHF and then you organise your own accommodation, lift pass etc. This is a standard set up for a private ski school in Switzerland, but of course we can help you.
You must have an EU passport to apply.
Who they are looking for:
Element usually only recruit very experienced instructors – specifically “career ski instructors”.
But if a less qualified instructor really impresses then you have a chance to join their team. They are looking for:
- Professionalism
- Confidence
- Maturity
- Personality
Website: elementconcept.com
How to apply:
Email your CV directly on info@elementconcept.com
ITALY
Location:
La Thuile, Pila & Gressoney, Italy
GUARANTEED INTERVIEWS
School Information:
Both UK and EU Passport holders can apply for ski instructor positions with us. An agreement has just been agreed in this valley with allows UK citizens to teach next winter.
Interski are looking for ski and snowboard instructors to join us on a part time basis, working week by week contracts, over the course of the season – December until April, with more opportunities over the peak weeks in February and Easter. Part time instructors can work up to 8 weeks per season.
Job Information:
To find out more about the role please click here.
Website: staff.interski.co.uk
How to apply:
Just resgister online to apply for the ski instructor positions.
MORE PARTNERS COMING SOON
We are always talking to new schools all over the world, and we currently have a some more partnerships nearly ready to announce – so check back soon to find out more about where you can teach after your Peak Leaders course.
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