Job information about working at a resort in Japan
If you are thinking of working at Resorts in Japan, there are some important details about the jobs that you should definitely consider before applying. This article details everything you need to know about jobs:
1. Hours / Salary
Most of the Resort staff in Japan work from 44 to 48 hours per week (about 190 hours per month). The basic working hours are 8 hours a day between 8 a.m. As Japanese companies pay monthly, you will receive a salary of approx. ¥ 90,000 after taxes per month (before food deductions – approximately 300 yen per meal per day). Overtime work (10 PM – 5 AM) is paid at 125% of hourly wage (and is expected during peak periods). All working staff at the Resort are covered by Japanese “Rousai” job insurance while on the job.
NOTE: Monthly earnings vary based on your work hours.
2. Benefits
Accommodation is provided completely FREE by the Resorts. Ski resort staff also receive FREE seasonal ski passes to unleash their slopes! Also, working at a resort in Japan is a perfect opportunity to learn Japanese. Regardless of the position you work in, you will be surrounded by Japanese friends / co-workers every day, so you will have a LOT of time to improve. If you make 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 the resorts (Christmas / New Years holidays for ski resorts, July to August college holidays for summer resorts), you are expected to work overtime. During this period, accept that you may not have a lot of free time (in some cases, staff have to work around 10 days in a row!). However, after the busy period, things slow down a lot and you will have 6-7 days off a month. Rest assured: At the end of your job at the Resort in Japan, you will have enough great memories to last a lifetime!
Try to see the busy period from the bright side – it’s a fantastic opportunity to: a) Learn Japanese, talk to your coworkers all day at work, b) Make new friends at work, and then relax and chat at your bedrooms, and c) After the busy period is over, you’ll have a hefty paycheck, so you can go out and live a little!
4. Uniforms
Resorts will arrange uniforms 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 a resort in Japan. Inexperienced ski instructors may limit themselves to teaching beginner and intermediate lessons. Of course, any qualifications you may have will be to your advantage when you apply for a position.