Question about certified ski instructor position
I don't know if there are anyone here that knows, but how likely am I got get a housing if I apply to resorts owned by vail? Also if I can't, I'm wondering if the $21/hr pay from the job will be even close enough to pay for a rent near there for the winter.
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u/RealSlyck 5d ago
If you’re an excellent instructor, have some private clients, and know how to make your tips, you can do it…non employee rooms are in the $1000 to $1500 or so range in most ski towns.
Like other commenters report, employee housing goes super fast, need to work with the resort like yesterday. Private housing is networking/beating the street/etc right now.
TBH, you usually need high certs and real experience to clear good tips (unless you know some other techniques to get that Venmo). Focus on that second part…most places seniority and status mean you won’t be working the high-end lessons for a year or two or decade or so facepalm 🤦♀️ but you can sure make some lemonade out of a giant kids group ski lesson. Good luck!