Snowboard and Ski Instructor Courses
There are recognised qualifications and courses on offer from a wide variety of training organisations that will suit budding ski and snowboarding instructors, or people who want to dramatically improve in their chosen sport. Some even promise guaranteed work on passing their courses so you can kill two birds with one stone.
Courses run from around 5 days in length for a basic qualification or a short period of intensive coaching, or up to 3 months for more comprehensive requirements and snowsports based gap years. Most British operators have large European programmes, and gap year options further afield in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. If you want to instruct professionally make sure your chosen course delivers an internationally recognised qualification.
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EA Ski & Snowboard
Ski and Snowboard instructor courses in Canada, USA, Japan, New Zealand and Europe. Set yourself up for the winter season of a lifetime. Train, qualify and then work as a ski instructor!
Winter Sports Company
Ski and snowboard instructor courses, the perfect way to kick start your winter career or gap year. Fully inclusive programmes, training in world-class, English speaking ski-in ski out resorts.
WE ARE SNO
Train, qualify and work as a ski or snowboard instructor over an unforgettable winter season with WE ARE SNO. Choose between world-class resorts in Canada, Japan and Europe. Learn more about WE ARE SNO and see if you're eligible for our instructor programmes.
SNOWMINDS
Join the world’s leading ski instructor course providers. At Snowminds, we combine expert training,international job placements, and a community like no other. From Japan’s deepest powder to Canada’s Rockies or the Austrian Alps - your dream season starts here.
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HOW TO: Become a ski instructor in Canada with Snowminds
Ready to take your skiing to the next level? ⛷️🇨🇦 Join Snowminds for a season of adventure in Canada, where we offer world-class ski instructor courses and thrilling freeride experiences. Whether you're dreaming of becoming a certified ski instructor or want to explore off-piste in the Canada's famous, Snowminds has got your back every step of the way! Read more and sign up here 👉 www.snowminds.com 🗻
Watch videoMaria's season as a ski instructor in Austria
Meet Maria, 21 years old, who shares her experience as a ski instructor in Wagrain, Austria 🌨️⛷️ Hear Maria talk about her journey with us towards her dream job as a ski instructor in Austria and how it has helped her grow both personally and professionally. She highlights the fantastic conditions in Wagrain, where she works with a positive and energetic team of instructors, and what it's like to teach both on the slopes and in German! 🇦🇹 Get a glimpse into a typical day as a ski instructor, meeting new people, and the experiences that make the season unforgettable. Maria shares why she chose to travel with Snowminds, how we have been a huge support throughout her journey, from training to her departure, and what it’s like to be part of our strong Snowminds community 🏔️💙 Suppose you’re considering becoming a ski instructor. In that case, Maria’s story is a perfect example of how you can develop both as an instructor and as a person while working and living abroad in the beautiful Alps. Do you have questions about becoming a ski instructor with Snowminds? www.snowminds.com
Watch videoBecome a ski instructor in Switzerland
Meet Noah and Sverre, who share their experience as ski instructors in Verbier, Switzerland ⛷️ Hear Noah and Sverre talk about their journey with Snowminds toward the dream job as ski instructors in Switzerland, and how it has developed them both personally and professionally. They share the fantastic conditions in Switzerland, what it’s like to work with a positive, energetic team of instructors, and how it feels to teach both on the slopes and in French! 🇫🇷
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