Ski industry jobs

...don’t pay
....long hours. Not fun
...can’t live in town
...no room for advancement
...seasonal employment

That’s what comes to mind when I think of ski industry jobs. 98% of them anyway.

Unfortunately reposting isn't a job because you're pretty damn good at it

Besides be a pro? Be the owner of a company so I could hire a decent CEO and just sit back and enjoy. I'd probably happily be a gear rep or work in the design team, but I imagine they contract that sort of stuff out.

**This post was edited on Oct 31st 2018 at 1:13:01pm

Building skis is pretty sweet.

Being a heli guide is the only really good one.

Other than that, work for a dope mountain doing ski patrol, or avy tech(droppin bombs. Level 4 ski instructors in Whistler can make $500+ a day doing private lessons.

All of those jobs take a fair amount of experience and certifications, and take up your own skiing time.

Personally I work as a chef only at night, and ski everyday. I get more free skiing in then just about anyone in the industry other than pros really.

**This post was edited on Oct 31st 2018 at 1:51:07pm

250rBeing a heli guide is the only really good one.

Other than that, work for a dope mountain doing ski patrol, or avy tech(droppin bombs. Level 4 ski instructors in Whistler can make $500+ a day doing private lessons.

All of those jobs take a fair amount of experience and certifications, and take up your own skiing time.

Personally I work as a chef only at night, and ski everyday. I get more free skiing in then just about anyone in the industry other than pros really.

**This post was edited on Oct 31st 2018 at 1:51:07pm

I take some of my gripe back seeing this. I was a guide for a winter. That was fun. Pay was okay. But it was fun.

250rBeing a heli guide is the only really good one.

Other than that, work for a dope mountain doing ski patrol, or avy tech(droppin bombs. Level 4 ski instructors in Whistler can make $500+ a day doing private lessons.

All of those jobs take a fair amount of experience and certifications, and take up your own skiing time.

Personally I work as a chef only at night, and ski everyday. I get more free skiing in then just about anyone in the industry other than pros really.

**This post was edited on Oct 31st 2018 at 1:51:07pm

Ya that’s kinda what I’m looking to do work all night ski all day

ManskimacYa that’s kinda what I’m looking to do work all night ski all day

Look into grooming jobs if you dont want to work in food/beverage. A good entry point can also be snow making. No matter what you choose you are going to have to put some time in to get to the gig you want.

I personally do bootfitting, which I find provides a good balance of riding time with work that I actually enjoy.

As others have said night or evening jobs generally give you the best opportunity for riding as much as possible. You need to be realistic with yourself though. Will you be trying to ski and socialize? Are you looking for a seasonal job or something more long term?

If you’re looking to party as well as enjoy the skiing then maybe a night job isn’t the best. Your options are way better if you’re only looking for a seasonal gig as well.

Park crew is a lit job if you don't mind not getting paid a lot, but enjoy being on-hill every day and freeskiing 90% of the time (and truly busting ass the other 10% of the time). Most of the time it feels like you are getting paid to ski park... sort of a dream job now that I think about it...

Park crew is a dope gig for sure. Just wouldn't recommend it if you're super lazy. The works not bad but there is work. If you just want to ride all day you might hate it and drag things down. Some days you barely ride at all, some days you ride a ton. Either way it's rad as fuck to get to build the park you ride and watch other people have fun on the shit you build/maintain.

Idk as far as night jobs. I work nights running park cats. I can ride every day but sometimes I'm just too tired. Luckily have friends I'll go out with and that makes it a little easier. I still probably got out 3 or 4 days a week but hoping to do better this year.

Ski resort jobs work for some people others not. The late afternoon or so starting restaurant gigs can be popular as well. Bartending/waiting, cooking etc. I'd say it's worth it for anyone who skis to do a season at a mountain. Even just some bullshit like being a lifty 2 days a week or something. It gets old sometimes but I've enjoyed it so far.

I don't think I could ever teach for a living though. The last couple summers I had to do some coaching, even that was too much for me 4 days a week. I did it for 3 years when I first started. Props to the people who can do it without going crazy,me noooo.

Grooming is pretty lit. You learn a good skill and you ski all day and work all night.

Goddamit, I came out here to ski but now I'm stuck in this 9-5 trap banking mainly for the homeless who half the time just want to open an account to cash a fraud check. Apart from the homeless and decrepit the only people who walk into the branch are people who are runners for a business. It pays decently, but I can't say I'm happy since im mainly just cold calling people asking about their financial situations as a banker so very hard to earn any commissions. Plus since its 9-5 it leaves very little time for college. I need a job that lets me ski more and has more time for college since at this rate I'll graduate by 2030. Does the ski industry need finance majors in college anywhere?

BigPurpleSkiSuitGoddamit, I came out here to ski but now I'm stuck in this 9-5 trap banking mainly for the homeless who half the time just want to open an account to cash a fraud check. Apart from the homeless and decrepit the only people who walk into the branch are people who are runners for a business. It pays decently, but I can't say I'm happy since im mainly just cold calling people asking about their financial situations as a banker so very hard to earn any commissions. Plus since its 9-5 it leaves very little time for college. I need a job that lets me ski more and has more time for college since at this rate I'll graduate by 2030. Does the ski industry need finance majors in college anywhere?

The ski industry likes money and every company needs a good accountant as well as revenue forecasters, controllers and all those financial related jobs. The bigger the company the more opportunity to land a job along those lines. Get a job working the cash office at a nearby resort or just help out somewhere to get your foot in the door.

Ski Tech is a sick gig! lifelong skills knowing how to fix gear and adjust/mount bindings.

For anyone who's never works a season at a ski area it's well worth it though. Especially if you're still living at home. Even a year teaching lessons or something. The experience and the job options very from place to place but it can be a good time.

You're probably not going to get rich, but it's a cool experience. Especially if you can do it while you're still living with your parents so you don't have to pay $$$$$$$$$$$ for rent. The season pass, some food discounts, and being at the mountain all the time can be rad.

theabortionatorFor anyone who's never works a season at a ski area it's well worth it though. Especially if you're still living at home. Even a year teaching lessons or something. The experience and the job options very from place to place but it can be a good time.

You're probably not going to get rich, but it's a cool experience. Especially if you can do it while you're still living with your parents so you don't have to pay $$$$$$$$$$$ for rent. The season pass, some food discounts, and being at the mountain all the time can be rad.

teaching is pretty dope and the free pass and discounts are great but its hella hard with young children
goo thing is that im probs coaching the freestyle team at my local so i can chill with kids a bit older and who have enough experience to shred the park
should be a great year

CalumSKIteaching is pretty dope and the free pass and discounts are great but its hella hard with young children
goo thing is that im probs coaching the freestyle team at my local so i can chill with kids a bit older and who have enough experience to shred the park
should be a great year

It's a good way for a lot of people to get in. They hire peple at a younger age and it gets you out on the slopes at least. I would never go back to teaching but I did it when I was 14-17.

I had to coach a bit where I worked the last 2 summers and that was even a little much for me. Too much teaching, not enough building. But it's all good.

You get some shitty ones but def get those good ones where it's only somebodies second or 3rd day on a board and get them doing front blunt 2 out on a cbox. Stuff like that. Taught a few different kids various flips. Idk the good ones aren't enough to make me want to teach full time, but they make up for the bad days I think.

Hell even some where the people weren't necessarily good, but they were willing to try, they listened, learned a few things and had fun.