SKI RESORT USA
Ever thought about spending a season in the USA working at a ski town?
From hospitality to retail, seasonal work in a ski town means you’ll earn money while being surrounded by snow‑covered peaks. On your days off, you can ski, snowboard, join après‑ski parties, and live the winter lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of!
This experience is perfect for university students looking for a fun, adventurous way to spend their December holidays.
THE SKI RESORT EXPERIENCE
Hopscotch secures you a job in the USA with a prescreened hiring company (something other agencies don’t offer) allowing you to fully engage in the experience. Some hiring companies might offer accommodation, while others might ask you to arrange your own. The Ski Resort experience lasts three months.
Due to the large number of applications, there will be a selection process to pick a shortlist of candidates for the experience.
POSITIONS
• Hostess
• Waiter
• Bartending
• Barista
• Retail assistant
• Front desk assistant
OUR FEES
SIGN UP FEE (non refundable): R 3,000
EXPERIENCE FEE: R 9,000
WORK PERMIT FEE: R 13,000 (Hopscotch collects this fee on behalf of our US partner, and this amount is sent directly to the partner).
INCLUDED IN OUR FEES
EXTERNAL COSTS
VISA PROCESSING: R 3,380
ROUND TRIP AIRFARE: R 20,000
LIVING COSTS BEFORE FIRST PAY CHECK: R 18,000
ACCOMMODATION (Refundable deposit plus first months rent):R 30,000
The amounts shown above are estimates and may vary according to price changes.
BENEFITS OF THIS EXPERIENCE
HOW TO APPLY
The form below is the official Seasonal Application form. Please complete this form thoughtfully, and we’ll begin processing your application. If you wish to explore other experiences or have inquiries not covered here, you can book a 30 min info session with the experience coordinator here.
If you are unsure whether this is the experience for you, please complete our “DO I QUALIFY” form to check your eligibility.
Hopscotch Travel will review your application to ensure all the required information is correct.
If you qualify our work and travel expert will contact, you for an online interview. If your interview is successful, you will be accepted to the experience of your choice.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Please head over to our Winter Ski Experience FAQS page for a comprehensive list of questions and answers. It’s everything you need to know from how it works, to the interview process, to being placed with your host family.
If you’re certain that you qualify for the work and travel experience, you can APPLY NOW! Alternatively, use the DO I QUALIFY button.
Advance your skills and boost your income! Book your course today and start seeing the benefits tomorrow.
TAX RETURN
While on a working holiday in the USA, you’ll pay a significant amount of tax on your income. The good news is that if you overpay tax, you might be eligible to claim some of your money back. Register HERE.
THE PROCESS
Follow these 8 simple steps—and rely on us to help you along the way!
