How to apply for a snow school job?
The best way to find a job is to just start surfing the net. Select an area of interest and search for resorts in those areas. Most resorts will have a human resources department with it’s own website where you can find all their job postings as well as directions on how to apply for that specific resort. Usually snow schools will want a cover letter and resume as well as a couple references. Be sure to include your CSIA or CASI number as well so they can verify your certification level. If you are looking for a work visa sponsorship in the country you are headed to, you will need to ensure you apply well in advance as snow schools need to complete their hiring and apply for visas in the late spring or early summer for the following season. It’s good to get your application in right at the end of the season prior. If you don’t require a work visa or can supply your own there are often some last minute positions to be filled in the fall and most resorts will hold job fairs or hiring clinics just before the season.
Below are some links and resources we have found for ski and snowboard instructor jobs the world over…
Mount Washington Human Resources website with job postings and hiring information:
The CSIA Job Board… this is probably the best place to start looking for ski instructor jobs across Canada:
http://www.snowpro.com/jobs/e/
The CASI Job Board… a great place to start for snowboard instructor jobs across Canada:
http://www.casi-acms.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=105&lang=en
The Whistler/Blackcomb HR site – although they now require a minimum level 2 and a couple years of experience before they will sponsor you for a working visa… if you can supply your own visa there are usually plenty of instructor jobs available.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/employment/jobs/index.htm
Link for ski / snowboard instructor jobs posted with Vail Resorts who own a number of major resorts throughout the U.S.
https://vailresorts.taleo.net/careersection/external/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
There are usually a few good jobs ski instructor jobs posted here:
A directory of international ski & snowboard schools.
http://www.snowsportinstructors.info/reviews/skischools
These sites may have some useful information if you’re interested in looking for instructor work in Japan.
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/jobs-available/
http://www.boobooski.com/programs.html
This page is still in the works… More to Come!
