Do I need to speak fluent Japanese?
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
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Ski Japan (NISADE) · Japan
Apply by 1 October 2026
Deliver custom ski, snowboard, and boot fittings at Niseko Base Snowsports (NBS). Perform DIN binding calibrations, machine edge grinding, hot waxing, and guest fleet returns.
Pay
¥1,400–1,650 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
25 November 2026
End
25 April 2027
Job type
Ski Rental
Housing
Subsidized Shared Housing
Competitive hourly JPY wage, Grand Hirafu seasonal ski pass, subsidized staff housing in Kutchan/Hirafu, and premium equipment rental discounts.
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Ski/snowboard equipment fitting background. Understanding of DIN/ISO release calibrations and waxing. Fluent English, customer-first attitude.
Grand Hirafu Ski Pass
Subsidized Housing
Equipment Tuning Discounts
Powder Riding Time
Ski Japan, operating alongside Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE), manages premium western-facing hospitality and guest services in Japan's legendary powder hubs. They recruit English-speaking seasonal teams to assist international powder riders with rentals, property concierge pipelines, and ski school coordination.
Premier Gateway for Western Staff in Japan
Guaranteed Deep-Powder Riding Access
Full Japanese Visa Sponsorship Framework Support
English-First Working Operational Environments
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
Yes, winter contracts include either local resort lift access or a monthly allowance towards local pass networks.
€1,850–2,200 / month
