Shigakogen
SKIWI SKI SCHOOL

2024-25 Ski Instructor Positions Available

Skiwi Ski School is currently looking for English-speaking ski instructors & Snowboad instructors who can also teach skiing.

We are looking for ski instructors who love to teach and possess excellent customer service skills. Duties include teaching class and private lessons for both adults and children.

The following qualifications are required.

ISIA member countries that allow ski instructors to apply for work permit in Japan

Asociación Argentina de
Instructores de Esquí,
Snowboard y Pisteros
Socorristas

Australian Professional
Snowsports Instructors

Canadian Ski Instructors'
Alliance

Deutscher 
Skilehrerverband e.V.

British Association of
Snowsport Instructors

Südtiroler Skilehrer
Verband Italy

New Zealand Snowsports
Instructors Alliance

Korea Ski Instructors
Association

 ISIA stamp holder and ISIA card holder can apply for work permit in Japan

International Ski Instructor
Association

At least 36 months of work experience

Working holiday visa

We welcome those who can work on a working holiday to Japan!

 

【Qualifications and job requirements】
*Certified and experienced ski instructors: level 1-4
*If you are well groomed, experienced( more than 36 months) , professional and ISIA members,and also are eligible for a Japan Working Holiday Visa, we very pleased to hear from you.
*Must have own snowsports equipment.
*Fluent English is would be required
*Friendly, outgoing personality
*Positive attitude, and good manners
*Responsibile, energetic, passionate, punctual, reliabile and well presented
*Experience in customer service
*Highly motivated to learn about different cultures

【Employment Conditions】
*You will be helping prepre for ski races several times in Feb/March
*Work hours: daily from 8:00 am to 17:00 pm. We recommend and actively encourage staff to take two vacation days weekly (except during particularly busy times, such as the New Year holidays, weekends, etc.)
*Accommodation: Skiwi has its own staff dormitory; rooms are on a twin sharing basis.
*Meal:3 meals per day will be provided.
*We provide: Season lift pass (all mountain pass for Shiga Kogen), school staff Uniform
*Minimum commitment for full season instructors is from December 20 to March 31.

We also are looking for assistant instructors who are residents in Japan; this position dos not require an instructor qualifications.

【Application Process】
*Please send (with phoo) your resume, cover letter and video of yourself skiing/ riding to skiwiskischool@gmail.com
*You will be contacted by the end of July / early August for an interview if you meet our requirements
*Video Skype Interviews will be held through August
*Your acceptance will be notified by the end of August
*Positions will start in Early December

【Advantages of working with SKIWI】
*Incentivized Pay Structure
*FREE high speed Wi-Fi and subsidized staff accommodation
*Pick up service upon arrival in resort
*Well located staff locker rooms
*Comprehensive in-house training program for instructors led by trainers who have global exprience
*Assistance with visas, Alien registration & government paperwork