{"id":5827,"date":"2016-09-30T11:30:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T17:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinakiska.com\/?p=5827"},"modified":"2016-11-01T10:42:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-01T16:42:29","slug":"6-reasons-why-you-should-get-knee-deep-in-your-work-for-a-winter-season-at-nakiska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skinakiska.com\/blog\/6-reasons-why-you-should-get-knee-deep-in-your-work-for-a-winter-season-at-nakiska\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons why you should get \u2018knee deep\u2019 in your work for a winter season at Nakiska"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) New Friends<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019ve traveled (especially alone), you know the friends you meet quickly turn into family.\u00a0 The same goes for ski resorts.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be immersed in a family environment where everyone knows each-other and takes care of each other.\u00a0 The bond you\u2019ll create with your friends while working a ski season in the mountains are likely to be lifelong.<\/p>\n

2) Make that money<\/strong>
\nSki instructing doesn\u2019t mean you have to be the proverbial \u2018ski bum\u2019 (although that\u2019s accepted).\u00a0 With Nakiska\u2019s close proximity to the main city centre of Calgary, it provides good hours due to the steady flow of guests weekdays and weekends. \u00a0\u00a0Nakiska is also proud to be an industry leader when it comes to pay.<\/p>\n

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3) Explore Always\/All Ways<\/strong>
\nMany ski resorts are owned and operate on their own, in the more unique case of Nakiska Ski Area being part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies family (and now you are too) you’ll automatically receive access to the largest variety of terrain and the best snow in Canada! \u00a0Jaunt over to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (2.5 hour drive) to experience the Champagne Powder it\u2019s known for, venture\u00a0to Fernie Alpine Resort (3.5 hour drive) for the vast terrain and the most runs in the Rockies and trek to Kimberley Alpine Resort (4 hour drive) to enjoy the sunniest ski resort in British Columbia.<\/p>\n

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4) Equal Opportunities & Growth<\/strong>
\nWe don’t use an instructor seniority system, meaning everyone has the same opportunities here! Nakiska thrives off creating a fair environment, free of egos.\u00a0 Show incentive and you\u2019re able to go far here!\u00a0 We like to provide the opportunity for growth within the winter sports school for those that show a desire for it.<\/p>\n

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5) Up your selfie game & be the envy of your city friends<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Can you say FOMO?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019re life just got so interesting and your office was just upgraded to exhilarating!\u00a0 From the experiences you\u2019ll have with our guests, to the views you\u2019ll see while exploring the Canadian Rockies and everything in between.\u00a0 Your social media posts are sure to give your friends back home a serious case of friend envy and fear of missing out.\u00a0 (Epic selfies are guaranteed in this line of work).<\/p>\n

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6) And last but not least<\/strong>
\nBecause these are our board meetings….<\/p>\n

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Find out more about working a winter season at Nakiska on our\u00a0Employment page<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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