Looking for a job at a ski resort? Here are 10 websites made specifically for that purpose...
Note: All of these websites work like a job bulletin board site. This means, it is up to you to find and apply for the job yourself. Always be sure to do your research on the job and company you will be working with before you accept an offer.
What to Know: This is the best website to get information on specific resorts around the world- even if there are no currently active job postings. It will show you many countries, but for the most part this is only an information page, and you wont find many job postings.
Job Locations: Mainly in the USA, Japan, and Europe. While it shows many countries, not many of them seem to post here.
Search By: Job and Location.
Site Resources: Information about specific ski resorts and what it is like to work there. General blogs on how to apply for and find ski season jobs, and what it is like to be an employee at a ski resort.
2. Ski-Jobs
What to Know: This UK website will mainly have posting for jobs in Europe. While there are many 'posting' and buttons that say 'apply now' for other countries/locations, this only brings you to an inquiry page where you can sign up for notifications if that specific country posts on their website.
Job Locations: Across Europe, but mostly in France and Austria.
Search By: Job, Location, and Map. You can view popular searches and latest vacancies as well.
Site Resources: Sign up option to receive weekly emails on jobs that may fit you best.
What to Know: This site also offers ski instructor courses & internships. Before taking a course, I suggest seeing if the ski resort you are looking at provides a training opportunity for you.
Job Locations: USA, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and Europe. Most postings will be in Europe.
Ways to Search: Job type, country, who is currently hiring.
Site Resources: They have posts on what is is like to live and work in the country you are looking to go to, as well as the resort itself.
What to Know: This website is for ski resort and national park job openings.
Job Locations: Predominately in the USA, mainly in Colorado.
Search By: Keyword, location, full or part-time, internship, and temporary.
Site Resources: They have a blog section about living and working up in the mountains and at a ski resort in general.
What to Know: They do not usually have a lot of jobs posted, even during the hiring season.
Job Locations: Usually in Canada or in the USA.
Ways to Search: Keyword, category, department, and location. Advanced searching is available.
Site Resources: You can sign up for emails to get job notifications.
What to Know: Vail Resorts is a collective of over 40+ ski resorts across the USA.
Job Locations: Across the USA.
Ways to Search: Resort, location, job, and shift type.
Site Resources: N/A.
What to Know: Boyne Resorts is a collective of about 14 ski resorts across the USA.
Job Locations: Washington, Montana, Utah, Michigan, Tennessee, Maine, and New Hampshire.
Ways to Search: Keyword, resort, or location.
Site Resources: N/A.
What to Know: The Alterra Mountain Company is a collective of about 17 ski resorts.
Job Locations: USA & Canada.
Ways to Search: Resort and Location.
Site Resources: N/A.
10. CoolWorks (Ski Resort Page)
What to Know: This is a general seasonal work website that has tons of postings of ski resort jobs.
Job Locations: Across the USA.
Ways to Search: Under "Ski Resort Jobs" they have an entire page dedicated to job openings at ski resorts around the USA.
Still Searching?
I personally found many more ski resort jobs on other seasonal work websites such as these 15 websites to find seasonal jobs. You can also make a list of resorts you are looking to work at, and go to their specific employee webpage to see what jobs may be available.
Good luck finding that ski season job that is right for you!