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Welcoming help at our ski shop for the upcoming ski season in Hongcheon, South Korea

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for staffs from December 1st, 2026~March 5th, 2027 winter season in South Korea. Our shop is near the ski resort which located in Gangwondo area of Korea. The resort is an internationally renowned ski resort town and you will stay in a local ski shop which provide free Korean style accommodation and food.

    If you are an experienced skier, come and experience the place. If you are able to lead our guests and provide an excellent ski lessons, it will be perfect position for you!

    We respect diversity and welcome people with different backgrounds, such as culture, race, gender, personality and etc.. Hope you could also respect others :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Teaching
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can earn enough travel funds within three months and meet people from all around the world!
    * We offer: KRW185,000-per day + Food, free dorm accommodation and seasonal ski-pass & gears & ski suits are included.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Morning: Open the shop and tidy up the space.
    Welcome skiers as they come in to shop or change into ski wear.
    Head to the ski resort and teach lessons in small groups.
    After the lessons, return to the ski shop to tidy up and take a break.
    Afternoon: Sort and organize the ski wear and equipment returned by guests.

    Days off: You will rotate days off with the team, at least 1-2 days per week. If you need fixed weekends off, this position may not be the right fit. We hope you can work with the team’s rotating schedule.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
    Korean: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be staying in a warehouse next to the ski shop. It is a shared room with a traditional Korean ondol (radiant floor heating), simple cooking equipment, and one shared bathroom.

    This is not a luxury hotel room. It is a simple, practical place to stay, so it may suit you if you are looking for a quiet break from busy city life.

    Room sharing: You will share the room with one other person. Rooms are arranged by gender only, so you do not need to worry about safety.

    What we provide:
    Basic daily necessities: bath and cleaning supplies
    We offer: KRW185,000-per day + Food, free dorm accommodation and seasonal ski-pass & gears & ski suits are included.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    **Legal VISA to stay in Korea ( Prefer Working Holiday Visa )
    **Make sure you have personal INSURANCE is extremely important because skiing is high risk sport.

    Work period: December 1st 2026~the beginning of March 2027 ( 3 months )

    Ski Lesson Instructor ( prefer English or Mandarin Native Speakers )
    Temporary Ski Instructors for traveler groups and assist the ski shop operation
    * Work hour: 09:00-18:00, 2 hours ( 14:00~16:00) break in the middle of the day, at least 2 day off per week
    * We offer: KRW185,000-per day + Food, free dorm accommodation and seasonal ski-pass & gears & ski suits are included.

    * Requirements:
    -Ski teaching experience. Level 1 ski instructor certification is necessary.
    We could provide free ski equipment and snow clothes, shoes for you.
    - Able to drive and cook, and work independently
    -Outgoing and willing to help customers with good service attitude
    -Fluently in English or Mandarin, and Korean is a plus.

    * Wage: KRW 185,000-per day + other bonus + free flight ticket if your performance is excellent
    * Notice: We only offer your food and free accommodation for 3 months in Korea.
    Other than work time, u r free to travel around, up to u.

    If u could stay whole season, it will be perfect. Hope to meet u guys in Korea this winter.
    Key Words: Adventure / Snow addiction / Travel / Fun / Ski Coach

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 914177275544

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