Ski/snowboard instructor in Nagano, Japan !! Part Time

【Job Description】

Our ski school is located in the largest ski resort in Japan, Shiga Kogen.

We are currently looking for English-speaking ski instructors or snowboard instructors who can also teach skiing.

We are seeking ski and snowboard instructors who love to teach and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for performing private lessons for both adults and children.

• You will be performing ski and/or snowboard private lessons for both adults and children
• Working hours will be usually from 8:00 am to 17:00pm.
  We recommend and actively encourage our staff to take two days off weekly (except during particularly busy times, such as the New Year holidays, long weekends, etc…)
• You will be also helping preparation and operation of ski races held in Shigakogen several times from Feb to March.
• We can provide you with accommodation which is our staff dormitory located inside our hotel. Each room is usually shared by 2 staff members.
• 3 meals per day will be provided (accommodation and 3 meals per day will be provided free of charge)
• We also provide a seasonal lift pass (all mountain passes for Shiga Kogen) which you can also use during your day off, and school staff uniforms.

【Advantages of working with our school】

• Incentive-based payment which will directly reward your working hours as an instructor
• Free Wi-Fi, staff accommodation and meals
• Assistance with the visa application process by English-speaking hotel staff
• Comprehensive in-house training programs for instructors performed by professional trainers with extensive global experience and knowledge in skiing and teaching
• English-speaking staff will be at the hotel during the entire Winter season, we can help you in case of some trouble in your daily life here

Ski school is part of the important business of our Hotel Takimoto. Our hotel and school have a cozy and homey atmosphere with friendly staff.

We have some very skillful ski and snowboard instructors, so you will also have an opportunity to improve your ski/snowboard/teaching skills!

※The skier who is in the pictures of this job post is also our school’s instructor!

※As the Covid-19 pandemic has calmed down, we expect a large number of customers next winter. However, in case you are not able to take lessons on a daily basis due to the lack of customers in Shiga Kogen, you will also have the option to work as a part-time hotel operation staff member during the time you don’t work as an instructor.

【Required Skills and Qualifications】

• SIA alpine skiing instructor certification (level 1-4) or equivalent certification
• relevant teaching experience as a professional instructor in the past
• passion in snowsports and teaching
• out-going and friendly personality
• excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
• fluent or advanced English skills
• availability to work from early December to 31st March (negotiable)
  ※You must be eligible for a Japanese working holiday visa

We are looking forward to your application!

Let’s spend the great winter season together here at Shiga Kogen, Nagano 🙂 !!

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