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Eligibility
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Ski
& Summer Resort jobs in Japan are the perfect
way to improve your Japanese, make Japanese friends,
and learn about Japanese culture.
Resort Staff must be positive, hard-working,
open-minded people who enjoy challenges, are prepared
to step out of their comfort zone, and want to
experience the Real Japan. They're expected to
work hard, but those who make effort have the
time of their lives!
NOTE: You must currently be outside Japan to Apply for Resort work.
Are you currently IN Japan? Contact us for help
To be eligible for Ski & Summer Jobs in Japan,
you must meet the following criteria:
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Working
Holiday Visa
You must be eligible for
a Japanese Working Holiday Visa *. Australian
/ New Zealand / Canadian / U.K. / Irish
/ French / German / Danish / Korean / Taiwanese and Hong Kong citizens between 18-30 years of age, currently
residing in their country of citizenship,
are eligible. Unfortunately, Permanent Residents
of these countries are ineligible.
*NOTE: Japanese Citizens,
and those with Japanese Permanent Residency,
Spouse, or Child of Japanese National Visas
are also accepted. Unfortunately, those
with standard Japanese Working Visas
(not Working HOLIDAY), are ineligible.
Nationality not listed here? Don't give up hope - you may be keen on our new Cultural Programs!
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Availability
It's really important to
be honest about your availability, and to
commit to the full term of your contract.
It's extremely difficult for the resort
to fill your position if you quit early.
SKI Resorts
- Jobs usually commence every Saturday in
December, and finish March 31st. You may
be able to stay and work longer (ie. if
there's a lot of snow, and the Resort stays
open longer than usual). There are also
a limited number of short-term jobs in Nagano which finish up by Late February. However,
the longer your availability, the
higher your chance of getting a job.
NOTE: All
beginner-level speakers of Japanese must
be available from at least Dec 20th - Mar
31st, and be willing to participate in our
boobooSKI-tailored language course
(see top-right of this page).
HOKKAIDO SKI (not Snowboard) Instructors Only: There are also
a limited number of 2 or 3-month Ski Instructor positions in Hokkaido, which finish up by end-Feb or later if you wish.
BEACH
Resorts - Summer
jobs in Okinawa start on the 1st of each month, all year-round, with the majority of positions running
from April - October (July - Sep is the busiest
period at the resorts, so we recommend you
be available for at least this period). You must be available to work for at least
3 consecutive months. Applicants
with longer availability have a better chance
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Language
Ability
Naturally, you'll be working
with Japanese staff every day, and you'll
need to communicate with them. Basic
Japanese conversational ability is required
for All* Resort jobs in Japan - you must have at least 6 months of Japanese study experience to be eligible (self-study is also acceptable). The
higher your Japanese ability, the better
your chance of getting a job.
*Qualified Ski Instructors only: No prior Japanese study is required if you are a qualified Ski Instructor (holding a valid certification). Please note we only have Ski (not Snowboard) Instructor positions available.
Ski Resort jobs only: All beginner-level speakers of Japanese
must be willing to participate
in our boobooSKI-tailored language course.
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Apply
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If
you meet our Eligibility and successfully complete
a Telephone Interview, we'll help you prepare
everything for your trip, secure a job, and provide
support for the entire time you're in Japan!
RESORT QUOTAS - Part-time staff vs. Interns: Due to the recent poor economic climate, Japanese resorts have come under increasing pressure to minimise expenditures. One immediate cost cutting measure is to reduce the intake of part-time staff. The summer resorts in particular have drastically reduced their intake of part-time staff. As a consequence, no foreign staff were hired for the 2009 summer season. We continue to try our best to secure positions for the coming seasons.
On the other hand, quotas for internships (education-oriented programs) have been less affected. Internships place higher emphasis on education and work experience within an industry. It is important to note that remuneration for an internship is often less competitive than normal part-time work. For full details about our affiliated internship programs, including salary and benefits, please visit http://www.japaninternship.net
In order to give you the greatest chance of securing a position this year (especially for lower-level Japanese speakers), by applying on this website, you can also be considered for Internship positions. There is no need to apply on both websites. When you apply on this website, you can select whether you are also interested in being considered for an internship program.
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If you only speak a little Japanese, the boobooSKI-tailored
language course can ensure you're eligible for
a position in this year's Ski
programs - as long as you do the following 2 things:
a) Have the right personality for the job,
b) Make effort to learn in the course.
Participating in the course
shows us you're willing to make effort
to learn Japanese. This is really
important to us, as it shows you've
got a genuine interest in Japan, which
is essential if you want to work in
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You
must Apply Online AND receive a Tentative
job offer BEFORE applying for the
course.
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Course
Outline |
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Terms
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| All you do |
1. Fill out our
Online Eligibility Form |
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2. We'll call you for a Telephone
Interview |
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3. Wait for a Tentative offer |
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4. Get your Airfare, Working Holiday
Visa, Travel Insurance, and Japanese
Resume (we'll send detailed info
to assist you) |
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5. Pack your Bags, and don't miss
your flight! |
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