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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nSeasonal work in Hakuba is not for everyone. If you prefer the warmth of a sunny beach or the comfort of a a cozy desk job, Hakuba is not the fit for you. However, if you froth fresh tracks, feel called by the adventure of travel, and seek experiences over safety, Hakuba could be the perfect place. Hakuba employers demand professionalism and you won’t earn a fortune, but you will leave the valley with life-long memories of shredding thigh deep pow with amazing like-minded friends.<\/p>\n
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If you’re still interested in Hakuba, read on for everything you need to know to make your dream of working in Japan a reality.<\/p>\n
Before diving into all the great opportunities in Hakuba and the requirements for working in Japan, I’d like to recommend two resources for you:<\/p>\n
Ok. Now let’s get into all the cool things you can do while you’re not shredding the epic Hakuba powder.<\/p>\n
Many seasonal staff members work in restaurants, hotels, cafes, and bars. These jobs do not necessarily require Japanese language skills (although basic to intermediate skills are a huge bonus for potential applicants) as most customers are foreign visitors. There are dozens of hotels and lodges that need staff and the following is simply a small sampling.<\/p>\n
Many hotels, ski schools, and rental shops employ drivers to shuttle guests around town and to and from the slopes. These jobs require an international driver\u2019s license<\/strong> which can be obtained in your country of origin.<\/p>\n Many of the largest employers in Hakuba are ski schools. They offer a wide range of positions including instructors, back country guides, office workers, wait staff, baristas, chefs, drivers, and daycare staff. The jobs requiring professional certifications and experience (instructors, guides, chefs) naturally command higher pay and better accommodations than the less skilled positions.<\/p>\n All of the rental shops hire staff to manage the equipment, the stores, drive customers and much more. The positions typically come with the benefit of discounted or free gear rentals, staff trips, and staff accommodation.<\/p>\n Each of the 10 resorts in the Hakuba Valley hire seasonal staff for various positions including restaurant staff, lift operators, ski instructors and more. Many of the resorts, especially the ones farthest away from the largest resort, Happo One, are very traditional and have limited English speaking staff. Try the following three resorts or message the resort of your choice on Facebook to learn more about the opportunities there.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/hakuba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/20241230-012-scaled.jpg\")
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