If you are considering working in Resorts in Japan, there are some important details about jobs that you should definitely be aware of before applying. This article details everything you need to know about jobs:

1. Hours / Salary

Most of the Resort staff in Japan work 44-48 hours per week (about 190 hours per month). Basic working hours are 8 hours per day between 8 am and 5 pm, however depending on the job it could also be 1 hour on either side of these hours. Since Japanese companies pay monthly, you will receive a salary of approx. ¥90,000 after tax per month (before meal deductions: approximately 300 yen per meal per day). Overtime work (10 pm – 5 am) is paid at 125% of the hourly wage (and is expected during busy periods). All Resort work personnel are covered by the Japanese “Rousai” work insurance while on the job.

NOTE: Monthly earnings vary based on your hours of work.

2.Benefits

Accommodation is provided completely FREE by the Resorts. Ski resort staff also receive FREE seasonal ski passes to hit the slopes! Also, working at a resort in Japan is a perfect opportunity to learn Japanese. No matter what position you work in, you’ll be surrounded by Japanese friends/coworkers every day, so you’ll have a LOT of time to improve. If you put in a little effort, you’ll easily reach a conversational level while you’re there.

3. Busy periods

During the busiest times of the year at resorts (Christmas/New Years break for ski resorts, July-August college break for summer resorts), you are expected to work overtime. During this period, accept that you may not have much free time (in some cases, staff have to work around 10 days at a time!). However, after the busy period things calm down a lot and you will have around 6-7 days off a month. Rest assured that at the end of your Resort work in Japan, you will have enough good memories to last a lifetime!

Try to look on the bright side of the busy period – it’s a fantastic opportunity to a) learn Japanese, talk to your co-workers all day at work, b) make new friends at work and then relax and chat in your dorms, and c) After the busy period is over, you’ll have a hefty paycheck, so you can get out and live a little!

4. Uniforms

Uniforms will be arranged by Resorts for all staff. You may need to bring your own shoes, socks, skirt/pants, or white shirt.

5. Qualifications

Other than a Ski Patrol First Aid certificate, no qualifications are required to work at Resorts in Japan. Inexperienced ski instructors may be restricted to teaching beginner and intermediate lessons. Of course, any qualifications you may have will be advantageous when applying for a position.