Paid Gap Year Ski Jobs (2024)

OUR FEATURED SKI GAP YEARS

Resort & transfer driver

We are looking for experienced Drivers to join our small Boutique chalet company based in Courchevel. The duties of a driver role will include: providing in-resort Driving, guest support and local airport transfers.
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Maintenance People

All the gears and all the ideas!If you are a dab hand with a screwdriver steer the way into your mountain career, dividing your time between taking care of in-resort guest transportation and maintain our pride and joy- chalets.
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Become a qualified ski instructor - Train, qualify and work all in one season

Do you want a career that will take you across the globe? Do you want to live and work in the world's top ski destinations?Become a ski instructor with EA Ski & Snowboard Training and fast-track your career in the snow industry. Choose from 30 resorts across five countries.
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ALL GAP SKI OPPORTUNITIES

Chalet Couple

Spend the winter in the heart of the Three Valleys running one of our beautiful chalets! We are looking for couples or friends to be part of our small luxury chalet company.Applicants must be legal to work in France
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Chalet Managers

Is your love for food and service unrivalled? Do you know your pâté from your parfait? Do you have real enthusiasm and determination to deliver the highest of standards and are able to inspire and lead a team of hosts to do the same?
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Chalet Host Couple

Together you’ll be the heart and soul of a catered chalet, welcoming guests from the moment they step into resort until their holiday comes to an end.
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Chalet Couple (professional chef & host)

Now in our 16th season, Alpine365 is an award-winning, friendly, independent chalet company with 5 lovely chalets in La Plagne. We're looking for chalet couples for Winter 2023/24 - one of you is a professional chef with restaurant experience; the other a welcoming, experienced host.
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Chalet Host in Switzerland

Join our team of international staff in Switzerland for an incredibly rewarding experience in a beautiful mountain resort. Take on this varied role and enjoy working with an international clientele and benefit from lots of free time for skiing or snowboarding or just experiencing the mountain life.
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Resort Driver

As a Resort Driver, you will transfer clients and staff between airports, excursions and our hotels. Daily shift patterns will change day to day consisting of multiple pick-ups, drop-offs or long-distance trips (shifts can often be 300-500km).
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Chalet Chef

Are you either someone with plenty of cooking experience or a qualified chef? We are a small, fun and fabulous ski company in the outstanding ski resort of Courchevel Le Praz. Would you like to utilise your hospitality skills whilst working in one of our 5 chalets in the 3 Valleys.
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Ski & Snowboard Instructors in Switzerland

Join our team of international staff in Switzerland for an incredibly rewarding experience in a beautiful mountain resort. Take on this varied role and enjoy working with an international clientele, gain teaching experience and be a part of mountain life in a Swiss ski resort.
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Chalet Chef

We are looking for talented Chefs to join our small team and spend this winter in one of our Boutique Ski chalets in the 3 Valleys, France.Our chefs have two full days off per week, cooking breakfast, afternoon tea & dinners only !
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Chalet Hosts

Be the heart and soul of a catered chalet, welcoming guests from the moment they step into resort until their holiday comes to an end. Just imagine living and working in one of the top snow-sure ski resorts in the Alps, where you can ski or snowboard almost every day of the week!
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Resort Managers

Are you a logical leader, ultimately unflappable and daringly dynamic? It’s time to step up… take on the ultimate resort role which is as rewarding as it is challenging. The Resort Manager role is highly varied role and would suit a confident, capable person with plenty of ski season experience
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Skiers wanted Become an instructor - training and job included

Want to get turn your love of skiing or snowboarding into a career? Become a ski or snowboard instructor. Receive world-class training, gain internationally-recognised qualifications and get a guaranteed paid job offer at the ski resort of your choice.
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Work as a ski instructor around the world - Training and job included

Want to turn your love of skiing or snowboarding into a career?Want to receive world-class training, gain an internationally recognised qualification and get a guaranteed paid job offer at the ski resort of your choice?Fast track your instructor career with EA Ski & Snowboard Training.
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Ski Season Jobs

As for what you can do - there are a number of jobs available in a ski resort, though some need a bit more experience than others. If you want to work in catering, Chefs for example do need to have previous experience and depending on where you work you may need to have worked in a fine dining establishment with menu planning and budgeting. For other jobs such as hosts, or housekeeping assistants, you do not need as much experience, just a positive attitude and the ability to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Of course if you have some previous experience in a similar role, it is always going to go in your favour. For the more adventurous individuals there are a lot of companies who offer training / work placement schemes, so if you every fancied becoming a ski instructor you could take one of these courses and they will have a job for you at the end of your training period. You generally have to pay out at first, but the guaranteed job will get your money back and then some, and the qualification is great for your CV.

For anyone thinking about winter work for their Gap Year, the ski season jobs on this page are well worth a look. You won't earn large amounts of cash, but you will get a fair wage, plus ski or snowboard kit hire, lift passes, and usually one full day off per week, all included in your salary package.

FAQs

Can you make a career out of skiing? ›

While there are positions in this industry for athletes and instructors, there are also many roles in fields such as finance, sales and maintenance. If you're interested in working in the skiing industry, understanding what positions are available might help you select a career that matches your skills and interests.

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Do you earn money on a ski season? ›

For anyone thinking about winter work for their Gap Year, the ski season jobs on this page are well worth a look. You won't earn large amounts of cash, but you will get a fair wage, plus ski or snowboard kit hire, lift passes, and usually one full day off per week, all included in your salary package.

What do ski lift operators do in the summer? ›

Daphne noted that summer on the job contains basic maintenance that is universal to most lifts, plus all the random quirks that are specific to that lift and need special attention. The work can be divided up into four different categories; line work, terminal work, chair work, and shop work.

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How to work a ski season in Italy? ›

Working a ski season in Italy. Do you need a visa: If you are an EU citizen you do not need a visa to work in Italy. If you are a British citizen, your employer will apply on your behalf for a visa lasting six months. Once this is granted, you will be able to get an entry visa.

Is skiing a wealthy hobby? ›

Traditionally, skiing has been considered an activity that is reserved for those with money. Fortunately, it is now not uncommon for ski resorts to offer discounts and deals to help those with less money enjoy the sport.

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How to work a ski season in the USA? ›

Resorts are required to show that no US citizen is able to fill the job. Many resorts will only sponsor applicants for non-entry level or specialized jobs, such as ski or snowboard instructing. If you already have your instruction certificate, this will increase your chances.

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Do you lose weight on a ski season? ›

Skiing and snowboarding are great cardiovascular exercises that can help families burn some serious calories and lose weight. The ultimate number burned per hour is based on weight and proficiency, but according to Harvard Medical School, someone who is 185 pounds burns 252 calories in 30 minutes of downhill skiing.

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Do ski resorts make good money? ›

These resorts commonly turn a profit by supplying housing and accommodation, food and beverage, equipment rental services, and ski instruction services along with access to ski areas (Le). The industry generated $2.5 billion in revenue in 2021, which was a 6.16% decrease from 2020.

Do ski lift operators get drug tested? ›

If you get hurt on the job or try to claim worker's comp for some reason, or you screw up and cause an accident or some other situation that needs to be reported, you will almost certainly be drug tested.

How much do ski lift operators make in Colorado? ›

As of Jun 4, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Ski Lift Operator in Colorado is $17.86 an hour.

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What are ski lift workers called? ›

Job Description

Lift Operators play an essential role in mountain operations. They spend their days outside interacting with our skiers. They maintain areas around lifts and tows in all kinds of weather. Skiing opportunities are available every day. This is a full-time seasonal position.

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Where is the best country to do a ski season? ›

In Italy, you can look forward to a whopping 5,776 km of slopes, covered by 1,823 ski lifts. With an abundance of resorts, slopes, and activities, it's no wonder Italy tops our list of best countries to ski. Most Italian regions have well-equipped ski areas and slopes that ensure you have an unforgettable ski holiday.

What country can you ski year round? ›

Hintertux, Austria

The Hintertux is one of the few remaining glaciers that's open for skiing 365 days a year, clearly making it one of the longest seasons in the world.

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What does La Nina mean for ski season? ›

La Niñas improve the odds of certain types of weather appearing regionally. For some, this means the chances of powder days during the 2024-2025 ski season should be higher.

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Can you make a living as a ski instructor? ›

Newbies with a Level 1 qualification will not only struggle to get work but even when they do, the hourly rate is likely to be around $15 per hour. Level 2 instructors fare a little better and should expect to earn $20-25 per hour.

Will skiing be possible in the future? ›

"The future is likely less skiable, thanks to climate change." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 March 2024.

Can you make a living as a ski patrol? ›

Many ski areas depend on volunteer patrol members to meet their many needs. Other areas employ full-time or part-time paid patrollers, or use a combination of paid and volunteer staff to provide patrol services.

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