Question and Answer Archive - Job Placements
What kind of Job can I get?
There are a huge range of jobs available. Summer Jobs include Bar Staff, Waitresses, Water Recreation Staff, Water-ski Instructors, and heaps more. Winter Ski Resort Jobs include Lift Operations, Tickets, Food & Beverage, Terrain Park maintenance and many more. More info is available under our Snow Jobs and Summer Jobs programs pages.
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How long does my placement last and what is my commitment to my employer?
Snow Job Placements commence between mid November and mid December and last for five to six months, finishing in late April to early May the following year. Summer Job Placements commence between late May and June and last for five to six months, finishing in late October. If you are on a J-1Student Visa you will only be able to work for the duration of your visa. If you are working on a resort sponsored H-2B visa your resort will likely require you work until the finish of the season but they may release you prior to this time based on demand. If you cannot work for the duration of the season you should discuss your availability with us and also your resort during the interview stage.
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How many hours per week will I be expected to work?
During your placement there will be some very busy periods including Christmas-New Year, Martin Luther King Weekend, Presidents Holiday Week and Spring Break. During these times resorts are very busy and you may be required to work 6 or 7 days per week. Workflow during other times can vary. On average over the season you can expect to work 5 days per week.
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What can I expect to earn per hour and over the entire season?
The rate of pay will be between US$8-10 per hour. You may also receive bonuses and incentives based on meeting targets and fulfilling your employment obligations. On average expect to earn between US$6400-8000 over the entire season. In most jobs you have direct contact with customers so will you also earn money from tips which can vary dramatically depending on your hard work, luck, and good looks. Your income will easily cover your day-to-day living expenses such as accommodation, food entertainment and trips away. More on costs and benefits here...
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Can I extend my stay in the USA and work for the following summer or winter?
Depending on your visa type this may be possible. If you are on an employer sponsored H-2B visa we can facilitate a visa extension for those wishing to roll employment over from a summer to winter or winter to summer. This is a popular option for those wishing to spend a full year in the USA! If you are on a J-1 visa it is generally not possible. There is however a 12 month J-1 visa which is available to Australian or New Zealand students in their last year of study or who have been in tertiary study in the last year.
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