Thank you for your interest in working for Richmond Christian Holidays. However we have now completed our summer staffing recruitment.
We will be starting the recruitment process for our next ski season over the summer months. In the meantime we are keen to hear from anyone who has experience of managing a large Christian staff team in a ski resort.
In the first instance please write or email to Ben Turner, Chief Executive, explaining your interest and your level of experience suitable for this role.
The deadline for applications for Richmond's Gap year programme 2008/09 has now passed. However, if you are currently considering Gap Year opportunities, may we recommend our partners at Camp XL. Places are still available for their brand new youth-focused project at Gaines, near Worcester offering similarly rewarding opportunities for training, experience and fun. Details here
Why take a Gap Year?
What can we offer you?
The Package (while in resort)
Money matters!
What do we need from you?
Testimonials
Why take a Gap Year?
The Richmond Holidays’ Gap Year Programme offers you the opportunity to be a part of our vision to provide holidays with the presence of God at the centre, to gain commercial experience in a variety of roles whilst working in some of the most prestigious Mediterranean watersport and Alpine ski areas.
Not only will this give you the chance to gain a range of outdoor qualifications (see below), it will give you the opportunity to develop your Christian faith and interpersonal skills as well as giving you a launch into the travel industry if that is your longer term aim.
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What can we offer you?
Qualifications available include the following*:
- First Aid Certificate
- RYA Powerboat Level 1 + 2
- RYA Sailing Level 1
- RYA Sailing Level 2
- RYA Seamanship Skills
- RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
- RYA Windsurfing Level 1 + 2
- RYA Windsurfing or Sailing Instructor (if a suitable level of ability is reached)
- RYA Multi-hull Level 1+ 2
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Alpine Ski Leader Qualification
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*Attainment of qualifications is dependent on your ability to achieve the level of skill required
- Catering
- Christian Ministry leadership
- Children’s workYouth work
- Travel Sales*
- Personnel/Human resources*
- Church and CU representative
* Subject to interest and availability
What can we offer you post-Gap Year?*
- Vacation work with Richmond Holidays
- Church and/or Christian Union representatives for Richmond Holidays
- Career opportunities in resort or at Sunrise House
* Depending on performance during your gap year
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- Accommodation
- All meals provided on site
- Accident and Medical Insurance cover
- Travel to and from resort
- CRB enhanced disclosure
- Discounted holidays for family and friends
- Summer: Use of watersports and activity facilities (varies depending on resort)
- Winter: A lift pass and provision of skis and boots
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Money matters!
How much does our Gap Year cost?
Well, we expect to be investing a lot of time, money and effort in you over your 12 months with us. In order to cover some of the cost of training, food, accommodation, ski pass and ski hire, flights and insurance, we ask for a one-off payment of £2,000* at the start of your gap year in September. You will receive a salary of £200 per month during your 12 months with us as well as all flight costs to the resorts and board and lodging whilst on resort working for us. In return, we are committed to investing in your training based on ability and aptitude whilst providing you with a unique opportunity for personal development.
*This payment will be forfeited should you fail to complete your contract.
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What do we need from you?
We need your commitment for a full year (September to August), team spirit, flexibility and a willingness to serve along with a desire to learn new skills, to develop your faith and your strengths and to overcome your fears.
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Comments from previous Richmond/MasterSun gap year participants
- “Wow – what a year!”
- “God has done some amazing things with my life this year”
- “One of the most exciting, interesting and constructive years of my life”
- “Grown a lot in confidence and faith”
- “It’s been awesome”
- “The overall structure of the year was excellent”
For further details contact us on jobs@richmond-holidays.com, or write to:
Ben Turner
Chief Executive
Richmond Holidays Ltd
Sunrise House
Coombe Lane West
Kingston
Surrey KT2 7DB
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Approximate Dates |
Qualifications |
Roles in Resort |
| September and October 2008 |
1. First Aid Certificate 2. Powerboat level 1 + 2 3. Safety Boat 4. Sailing and/or Windsurfing level 1 + 2 |
Induction to Waterfront Assistant, Children’s Worker, Youth Worker and Resort Representative in summer resort |
| 2 weeks in November 2008 | Holiday | Holiday |
| November/December 2008 | 1. Basic catering 2. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate 3. Time in head office |
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| December 2008 – early April 2009 |
Ski Leader Course | Housekeeper, Assistant Chef, Ski Representative, Ski Technician in ski resort |
| 2 weeks in April 2009 | Holiday | Holiday |
| Late April 2008 – September 2009 |
Further sailing/windsurfing courses in preparation for the Instructors Course.Waterfront Instructor course: Sailing or Windsurfing |
Waterfront Instructor, Waterfront Assistant Children’s Worker, Youth Worker and Resort Representative in summer resort |