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Subject: 26833
Posted: Sep/02/2009 at 6:13am

Here is a good article from Angry Snowboarder about this:
 
http://www.angrysnowboarder.com/2009/08/resort-town-life.html
]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:13:26 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=566328#566328 Getting a Job at a Resort : www.skijob1.com - Vail resorts... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=563596#563596 Author: Dayse
Subject: 26833
Posted: Aug/26/2009 at 11:09am

www.skijob1.com  -  Vail resorts recruiting website.]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:09:39 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=563596#563596 Getting a Job at a Resort : or night gondola worker http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=532016#532016 Author: Neff Holden
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/26/2009 at 9:56am

or night gondola worker]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:56:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=532016#532016 Getting a Job at a Resort : Night janitor is the best job... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531767#531767 Author: MiguelMas
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/25/2009 at 7:28pm

Night janitor is the best job on the mountain. Nuff said.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:28:58 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531767#531767 Getting a Job at a Resort : i am plannig on doing this too... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531537#531537 Author: timberline_rider
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/25/2009 at 2:30pm

i am plannig on doing this too so thanks for your help everyone and also whoever posted this]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:41 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531537#531537 Getting a Job at a Resort : i worked for Vail Colorado last... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531448#531448 Author: Neff Holden
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/25/2009 at 12:25pm

i worked for Vail Colorado last year and Keystone the year before that.  i can tell you from experiance if you are going out there to ride be a lifty.  basically there are no on mountain jobs that you will be able to save much money and liftys get to ride way more than anyone even snowboard instructors. 

check out Skijobs1.com i'd say around august-october for job openings or for a job fair in your area.  your best bet is go to a job fair they basically hire you on the spot.

last year they paid us $9.50 an hour.  we worked 4 consecutive 10hour days with three days off to ride.  you get to ride to your lift in the morning and home at night and you also get ride breaks during the day.  hands down its the easiest job i've ever had.

they have employee houseing its a shared 2 bedroom apartment with 2 people per room at $350 a month (super cheap compaired to everything else out there)

its a great time i'll probably be going back next year. 

hope some of this info helps

questions lemme know!
]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:25:29 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=531448#531448 Getting a Job at a Resort : im not sure about it coming the... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=524851#524851 Author: Jarryd
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/12/2009 at 2:43pm

im not sure about it coming the other way from states to aus if there are any programs like i mentioned before could be worth emailing IEP the people i mentioned above they could possibly help you out or know someone who can do it for you

but yeah as far as jobs go i would suggest just emailing them and asking if they are open for international submissions and they might do a phone interview with you ect here are some links to check out if you are interested

http://www.fallscreek.com.au/WorkingatFalls
http://www.mthotham.com.au/resort/about/employment/
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/winter/JobListingList.aspx


those 3 are the biggest ones

here are some more if you want to check these out as well

http://www.mountbawbaw.com.au/index.php?option=com_employmentlisting&
view=postings&Itemid=38
http://https://perisherjobs.com.au/er21/intro.aspx (this is the site only for perisher blue job vacancies because the season has started any vacancies will pop up here
and this is the persher official site where jobs are posted out of season
http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/employment/index.html

there is more but they are smaller mountains buller hotham and falls are the big ones that you would probably be interested in working at



]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:43:34 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=524851#524851 Getting a Job at a Resort : does anyone know about going the... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=524610#524610 Author: zakk
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/12/2009 at 9:44am

does anyone know about going the other way?  Like someone from California quitting their job to work a resort in Oz? 

Not that I'm talking about ME...but hypothetically...has anyone done it, Oz folks that know how that system works?
]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:44:28 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=524610#524610 Getting a Job at a Resort : Wait, what was your question? http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=523312#523312 Author: dudeguy-man
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/10/2009 at 9:40am

Wait, what was your question?]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:40:20 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=523312#523312 Getting a Job at a Resort : I just checked out some of the... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521321#521321 Author: larry26
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/07/2009 at 5:20am

I just checked out some of the places near me and they said that you need to be 16+ ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:20:04 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521321#521321 Getting a Job at a Resort : Originally posted by larry26I... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521310#521310 Author: Jarryd
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/07/2009 at 3:26am

Originally posted by larry26

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a certain age you had to be to work at a resort?


i know if you are coing from overseas well def from aus you have to be 18+ to get the visa in canada not sure if it would be the same from the states to canada

the drinking age in BC i think is 18 where whichever province is next to it it escapes me but you have to be 19, so i think employers would prefer atleast 18+ so they can serve and recomend booze ect and probably workign with heavy machinery ect as well


]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:26:44 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521310#521310 Getting a Job at a Resort : Originally posted by larry26I... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521053#521053 Author: GeckosGoMoo
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/06/2009 at 5:15pm

Originally posted by larry26

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a certain age you had to be to work at a resort?


From what I've seen, you have to be atleast 18 to be a lifty, and atleast 16 to be an instructor. Apart from that, I'm not sure.
]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:15:53 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521053#521053 Getting a Job at a Resort : I was wondering if anyone knew... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521034#521034 Author: larry26
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/06/2009 at 5:01pm

I was wondering if anyone knew if there was a certain age you had to be to work at a resort?]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:01:39 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=521034#521034 Getting a Job at a Resort : being from aus im thinking of... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=520224#520224 Author: Jarryd
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/05/2009 at 6:53am

being from aus im thinking of heading over end of next year there are a few non profit joints here called IEP these guys do work and ski canada and work usa and plenty of others and OWH overseas working holidays, they get employers to come from canada each orginasation has different resorts, IEP has more then OWH but OWH has the big ones being whistler and Big White,

as far as pay goes im not too sure again like previously said it depoends how much you work and what job, bar type jobs are more tip based, and this is where i am hesitant about what job i want, lifties you meet tons of people lots of ladies and boys that might find the aussie accent attractive but then again have any aussies exp. temps that are sometimes more than 20 below? it would be f off cold and i wouldnt think it would be the most paying job, bar work as ive been told no official word on this usually goes to returning locals or previous staff.

accomodation some is reserved for contracted staff coming from overseas, the payment varies from as little as $6 a day to around $20 which usually is taken straight from your wages so you will never see it which also has its pros and cons, accom is sometimes units with 3-4 other people and others are "dorm" like accomodation, from pictures ive seen its usually got its own kitchen but may have to share laundry possibly toilets with other staff.

if you are heading to BC there will probably be more jobs then usual based on the 2010 winter olympics, Banff ive been told has more of a night life than other places but i havent got all the info yet need to look into it more ive got a friend over in calgary who has been there 3 months still hasnt got a job but he isnt on mountain.

havent got my head around transport yet what the public transport situation is over there or if it would be worth sussing out a car.

jobs are usually either part time or fulltime being 15-30hrs versus 30-40hrs i think a week
if you are looking to try and make some coin my educaed guess would be hospitality work, get a wage hopefully slip a few tips as well but i think i might make a play for office or front desk (might have to loose the nose ring, bummer) or retail

standards and pay rates would vary by each resort, but the 2010 season should see a shit load of jobs, my advice start asking now just ring them or email and ask when are the job offers going out or when should you enquire again then get in early!

good luck, should be seeing you over there end of next year!
]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:53:46 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=520224#520224 Getting a Job at a Resort : One thing with pay that I've... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=519684#519684 Author: Shayboarder
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/04/2009 at 9:40am

One thing with pay that I've noticed, if you come to a resort and become an instructor but have no experience/cert (or even some experience)...you are at the bottom of the totem pole and while you might ride ALOT, you only get paid when you are teaching and I saw a couple people that made nothing because of it.  Instructing is great but having a set work schedule can make it so you have some money versus none all winter.   ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:40:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=519684#519684 Getting a Job at a Resort : Thanks shayboarder I'm going... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=519644#519644 Author: KidA
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/04/2009 at 8:16am

Thanks shayboarder I'm going to start doing that as soon as I figure out my school situation. I'm not too worried about pay I just want to be able to snowboard alot while still supporting myself, which doesn't seem like it would be too much of a problem with housing. ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:16:42 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=519644#519644 Getting a Job at a Resort : Start looking at what resorts... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=518115#518115 Author: Shayboarder
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/01/2009 at 9:52pm

Start looking at what resorts you'd like to work at and contact their HR offices to find out when they start hiring for the winter.  

Employee housing fills up fast, so you'll have to apply as soon as those jobs come up and be in contact with the HR office to make the necessary steps for housing.  

Pay will be determined by your job you get and what you want to do, basically a lot of thinking on what job you want to work, office job, liftie, F &B,  rental shop, there are tons of jobs at resorts...figure out what works for you the best.

Most resorts will hire over the phone and do a phone interview so you might not have to meet your boss till you move out to the resort.

Other than that, it's a fun lifestyle and plenty of people do it.  The earlier you plan and find out where you want to be, the better chance you have of getting housing.  It's not hard to get the jobs because there are plenty of them...it's getting the housing that is the issue.
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:52:30 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=518115#518115 Getting a Job at a Resort : No car. I'd do that if I... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517987#517987 Author: KidA
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/01/2009 at 7:14pm

No car. I'd do that if I could though thanks for the advice. For those of you who took me seriously when I said the impersonation thing...please know I am not that challenged. Thanks for trying to clarify for me though.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:14:09 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517987#517987 Getting a Job at a Resort : Originally posted by KidAwell... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517948#517948 Author: K8sgotgame
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/01/2009 at 6:10pm

Originally posted by KidA

well i wish i had the money do get up north and go to that. I've got a friend in vt i'll have him impersonate me and get the job


Driving up for a couple of days just to interview and stuff would not be that expensive.  There are tons of places to camp, you could just do that and save money or stay with you friend.
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:10:48 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517948#517948 Getting a Job at a Resort : Originally posted by heischjrHaving... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517540#517540 Author: Jubesr6
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/01/2009 at 8:33am

Originally posted by heischjr

Having a friend impersonate you to get a job doesn't sound like a very good idea. 
 
Yeah def not a good way to start a job.
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:33:40 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517540#517540 Getting a Job at a Resort : Having a friend impersonate you... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517507#517507 Author: heischjr
Subject: 26833
Posted: Jun/01/2009 at 7:05am

Having a friend impersonate you to get a job doesn't sound like a very good idea.  ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:05:28 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517507#517507 Getting a Job at a Resort : well i wish i had the money do... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517384#517384 Author: KidA
Subject: 26833
Posted: May/31/2009 at 10:30pm

well i wish i had the money do get up north and go to that. I've got a friend in vt i'll have him impersonate me and get the job]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 22:30:12 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517384#517384 Getting a Job at a Resort : The mountains around here usually... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517145#517145 Author: K8sgotgame
Subject: 26833
Posted: May/31/2009 at 2:24pm

The mountains around here usually have a day/weekend in the summer like a job fair.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 14:24:04 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517145#517145 Getting a Job at a Resort : good luck with this.  i always... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517121#517121 Author: barnyard
Subject: 26833
Posted: May/31/2009 at 1:38pm

good luck with this.  i always thought this would be fun as hell to do for a couple of seasons.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 13:38:50 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517121#517121 Getting a Job at a Resort : well the money and time would... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517029#517029 Author: goofy
Subject: 26833
Posted: May/31/2009 at 9:47am

well the money and time would depend on ur resort]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 09:47:54 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=517029#517029 Getting a Job at a Resort : Didn't really know which... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=516683#516683 Author: KidA
Subject: 26833
Posted: May/30/2009 at 3:09pm

Didn't really know which section to post this in but I hope people who can help still find it. I am done with high school and don't have any college plans lined up so I was thinking about working full time at a resort and living in employee housing. I was wondering if anyone on here has experience with this kind of stuff and could tell me what kind of money I would be making and hours and whatnot because I haven't found any listings up yet for the 09-10 season on resort sites. Thanks]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 15:09:41 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26833&PID=516683#516683