Job:
For many the ultimate: teaching individuals and groups to ski.
Skills:
You need to be qualified to at least level 2 from a ISIA approved organisation, although further qualifications may be needed for Austria, France and Italy.
You need to be an extrovert, patient and good communicator.
Pros:
You are on the slopes, skiing all day.
You get a free lift pass and discounts in bars, restaurants and shops.
You will often get free meals from clients.
A strict 9 to 5 day and easy to fit in your own runs at lunch time or the end of the day.
It’s paid well.
Cons:
It’s not easy to get jobs. A good network and connections are essential and you will need to be pro-active.
The job revolves around weather. You will still need to work in white outs and bad weather.
Teaching beginners or on the nursery slopes involves a lot of standing around and repetition.