SKIF Ski Resort Fundamentals
Get a fast- track introduction to ski resort operation skills and knowledge while you decide on your area of interest. Courses develop essential skills in operations, guest services, the basics of marketing, finances, retail sales and service, computer applications and communications. The program consists of two academic semesters, with 6 courses offered in each semester with one co-op work term.
What's Special
You'll get a foundation in resort guest services, retail sales and service, and outside operations, marketing, finances, computers and communications. You will also gain an awareness of the types of employment available at resorts. Develop skills and knowledge in selected areas of interest to you within the resort and associated business environment. Classroom work will be complemented by experience in the field and on-site at area resorts.
Careers
Employment opportunities exist at ski resorts and within the broader supporting snow sports industry. At Whistler alone, upwards of 5,000 season employees are needed each year. Blue Mountain now employs over 1,500 workers each winter. In Canada, winter resorts often struggle to find good full-time seasonal employees as many older workers are retiring and young workers have return to their studies at school, college or university.