Eligibility

What dates do I need to be available?

Resorts hire for participants with availability starting May/June, September and December. Depending on your program (Work & Travel or Intern & Trainee) you will need to be available for 3-12 months. 

Is there an age limit for the Resort Leaders Program?

You must be between the age of 18-30.

Do I have to be a student to apply?

If you are applying for a Work & Travel or Internship Program, you have to be a student as per the visa regulations. If you are applying for the Trainee Program you do not need to be a student but must have 5 years of experience in the Trainee field of specialization prior to arriving.

I'm a student and don't know my exam dates yet, what should I do?

Resort roles have various start dates. The dates you enter on your application at this stage are not set in stone.

Do I need to have a police check to go to the resort?

Yes, everyone needs an enhanced valid police check as part of the Visa requirement. The police check must be in date from the 1st September of the year you are applying. 

Do I need to have experience working in hospitality?

No. For Work & Travel roles, as long as you're willing to work, you can apply for any resort. Any previous experience is a bonus, no matter how small. When looking at specialized positions, you may have to have a certain level of English or have experience to apply. 

For Intern or Trainee roles you do not need experience with in hospitality and/or studying a Bachelor Degree program that qualifie.

Why do I need references to go to a resort?

To work at a resort you need 3 professional references. The references are a Department of State requirement. Your 3 referees need to have known you for over 6 months, can’t be a relative and should be one of the following:

• Employer/Supervisor
• Teacher
• Coach
• Lecturer

I'm struggling to find 3 references, what should I do?

You can have 3 of the same type of referee e.g. you can have 3 references from 3 different teachers, these can also all be from the same organisation e.g. your school/university. If you're struggling to get a reply to your reference request you can resend the request from your profile.

Do I need to be able to speak English?

Yes. It is a visa requirement to be able to speak a basic level of English.

Do I need to be from a particular country to apply?

No. We have 15 offices around the world, so we'll likely be able to help you with your application. However, there can be some limitations for residents of some countries based on US visa regulations. Give us a call if you're interested, and we can help to get your program sorted.

When is the deadline to apply for a reosrt with Resort Leaders?

This depends on which country you are applying from. Please contact your local office to find out more.