| Ask anyone why they would want a ski job and the | | | | Many of the types of ski resort jobs available during |
| first reason that they offer probably centers on days | | | | the winter will differ significantly during the summer |
| of plunging through waist-deep powder followed by | | | | season. Ski lift, snow shoveling and tubing jobs are |
| the raucous night life. But, would it surprise you to | | | | replaced by fishing guide jobs, hiking leaders and |
| learn that many people move to ski resorts for the | | | | mountain bike guides - even ski race crews for major |
| summer? | | | | mountain biking competitions. Certain positions such |
| Once upon a time, ski resorts operated solely for the | | | | ski patrol, lift operations and bartenders offer |
| winter ski season. While it's still true that most winter | | | | employees plenty of opportunities to work year |
| resorts make over 70% of their revenue during the | | | | round on the mountain. |
| five or six winter months, they've also discovered | | | | One of the best places to begin your summer job |
| how many visitors return to enjoy the warm | | | | search is on the company website. Virtually all ski |
| summer breezes, fields of wildflowers and endless | | | | resorts host job search pages designed to attract |
| opportunities for summer recreation. But how do you | | | | quality employees - people who enjoy enhancing their |
| find a summer job at a ski resort? | | | | visitors' experience while at the resort. Because |
| Most large American ski resorts offer the same type | | | | summer ski resorts employ only a fraction of their |
| of job opportunities during the summer as they do in | | | | winter staff, it's also a good idea to peruse the |
| the winter - they're just geared toward the warmer | | | | classified ads - both in print and on-line. Nearly every |
| weather. Skiing, sledding and snowshoeing are | | | | ski shop in town is transformed into mountain bike |
| replaced by mountain biking, hiking and outdoor | | | | and mountaineering headquarters during the summer |
| cultural events. While they do experience significant | | | | months and need reliable people to staff shifts that |
| down time at the end of the ski and summer | | | | span 12 hour days, seven days a week. |
| seasons, most resorts still depend on quality | | | | If you're lucky enough to find a job at the ski resort |
| employees to staff their hotels, restaurants and | | | | during the summer, housing is rarely a problem. Often |
| visitor attractions all year round. | | | | times, employees enjoy the same quarters they |
| The best time to look into summer employment | | | | occupied during the winter at a fraction of the cost - |
| opportunities is during the winter - usually January or | | | | and no roommates! Even the nightlife can be great. |
| February. Even when it's twenty below zero, | | | | During the typical summer season from the Fourth of |
| managers are looking toward the upcoming summer | | | | July to Labor Day, resorts will often import |
| season for staffing needs. While it's rare that resorts | | | | recognized name acts from all over the world to play |
| will hold job fairs for summer employment, all of the | | | | in clubs, outdoor festivals and concerts. |
| other recruiting resources still exist - the corporate | | | | Perhaps the only down side to ski resort jobs during |
| website, bulletin boards and classified ads in local | | | | the summer is the relaxed lifestyle and easier pace. |
| newspapers. If you're interested in a specific | | | | So, if you live for that fast paced, life in the fast lane |
| department or position, there's a good chance that | | | | way of life, summer resort living may not be for you |
| the hiring manager will be working during the winter | | | | - come back in the winter. It will still be waiting for |
| season, so drop by and introduce yourself before | | | | you. |
| you go back home. | | | | |