English Adventure, the leader in English-language outdoor programs in Japan, is hiring for our upcoming Winter Ski Camp!
Ski Leader / Team Leader Job Description
This is a hybrid position, in which you will be a Ski instructor to a group of seven to ten kids during the morning and afternoon ski sessions and a Room Leader the remaining time. Outside of our ski activities, you will supervise campers to ensure their entire camp experience is safe, fun, and memorable. You may lead campers who speak near-native English, or who are still learning English. For all campers, the ski camp is a chance to practice and improve their skiing abilities as well as their English with your help.
Camp is hard work! We will be around the campers from morning until night, but you'll have supportive staff around you, and some good breaks to make sure that you stay energized and are having fun too.
We are seeking hard-working, fun, and energetic English-speaking staff of any nationality.
PLEASE NOTE: English Adventure is a 100% nonsmoking workplace. Please do not apply if you cannot abide by the nonsmoking rule.
Basic qualifications
- Age 18 or older
- Available for all training and all camp days. Please check the dates below.
- A very confident high-level skiing ability and willingness to learn ski instructing techniques
- A strong desire to help kids have a blast and make the most of their camp experience
- For domestic applicants, a visa that allows you to work in Japan (work permit for Student visa holders and special permission for Instructor visa holders)
Pluses, but not requirements:
- Ski instructor experience and/or certification
- Previous experience working with kids in a camp environment
- Japanese language ability (N3 level or above preferred)
- Teaching/leadership experience in outdoor settings
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
Winter Ski Camp 2026
- Staff training: December 19-22, departure from Tokyo station on Dec 18 to Tsunan Niigata
- Session 1: December 26-30
- Session 2: January 3-6
- Remuneration (for domestic staff with valid working visas):
15,000 yen per camp day and training day for Ski Leaders with ski instruction qualifications
12,000 yen per camp day and training day for Ski Leaders without qualifications
10,000 yen per camp day and training day for Support Staff and Drivers
- Reimbursement of transportation expenses from Tokyo area to the campsite provided
Staff Training
English Adventure will provide staff training prior to each camp. Attendance is mandatory for all staff. Our professional training is designed to make camps run smoothly, ensure the safety of our campers and staff, and will ensure you have the confidence necessary to have a great experience throughout the camp.
Visa Permissions and Background Checks
For overseas staff, we require a background check (criminal record check) - we recommend you to check the application process for background checks in your country in advance since it might take some time. Overseas staff will be treated as volunteers, and will receive a flight stipend up to a certain amount of yen. For domestic staff, if you hold a visa that requires special separate permission to work from Immigration (Instructor visa, Student visa and Dependent visa), please understand that you should obtain that before applying.
After applying - what happens next?
Once you apply, we will review your application. If your application passes screening, we will be contacting you through emails from BambooHR (our hiring software) , so please check your inbox to make sure our emails do not get lost in your Spam/Trash/Updates/Social folders.
Want to know more?
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Are you also interested in helping marginalised youth in Japan? Check out our sister organization, Mirai No Mori for more details.
