11 WEEK SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Queenstown, New Zealand

Train to become a qualified ski instructor

If you have ever thought about becoming a ski instructor or wondered how to gain the certifications needed for a ski instructor job, Snow Trainers deliver everything you need.  Spend 11 weeks in Queenstown, New Zealand, the adventure capital of the world and train for internationally recognised qualifications.

An amazing winter experience

You are sure to improve your skills, have a great time, learn a great deal and probably meet some life long friends as well.  Snow Trainers want to make sure you have a fun, rewarding and memorable experience on our courses so we include activities such as heliskiing and bungy jumping as part of your training.  We also cover avalanche safety and back-country awareness so you know how to stay safe while enjoying New Zealand’s spectacular mountain environment.

New Zealand’s best Ski Trainers

Snow Trainers coaches are Trainers and Examiners for the NZSIA, not just high level instructors. Who else would you want to be trained by other than the actual coaches who run the certification exams and decide who makes the grade? Your trainers have many years of experience both instructing and training students to become instructors, so they know what you need for the exams and also what's required in the real world of instructing.

Internationally recognised qualifications

The Snow Trainers 11 Week Ski Instructor course prepares you for the internationally recognised New Zealand Level One and Level Two certifications. You will be qualified for a professional ski instructor's job in no time!

Great employment opportunities

As part of our training we provide information and advice to help our students “live the dream” once the course has finished. We have a great network of connections all around the world to help you begin instructing at a fantastic resort the following winter. We will assist you with advice and guide you through the employment application process to help you succeed in finding the job you want. In the meantime, check out our links page to see some of the awesome winter jobs available right now!

What's included:

• Professional Ski Training
  Training 3 days a week (for 10 weeks, including 2 exams) at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas by qualified NZSIA trainers and examiners. When training you will also have ski school lift-line privileges which means more time skiing and less time waiting!
• Video Analysis and Evening Sessions
  Video sessions to develop your own skiing and work on the necessary analytical skills for your exam.
• Accommodation
  11 weeks accommodation in central Queenstown, on a shared room basis with communal lounge and kitchen facilities and within walking distance of local, shops, restaurants and Queenstown's famous nightlife.
• Transport
  Transport to both ski areas every day of the week so you can ski, ski, ski! And unlike other courses, you don't have to catch the bus at 8am on your days off! Our transport is flexible so you can go up at lunch time if you want a sleep in before skiing.
• NZSIA Membership, Exam Fees and Technical Manual
  Exams included are the New Zealand Level One and Level Two certifications
• NZSIA Children's Certification is another qualification included in the course. As well as helping you to teach kids more effectively, having an extra qualification will put you ahead of the game when it comes to applying for your first instructing job.
• Heliski Trip
  We fly with the best guides so you can ski the best terrain, an experience not to be missed.
• Season Lift Pass
  Seasons pass for Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas.
• Backcountry Course
  Backcountry and avalanche safety training
• Freestyle Training
  Sessions focusing on developing your freestyle skills.
• Adventure Activities
  Bungy Jump at Queenstown's famous K Bridge.
• Equipment Discounts
  From Outside Sports, Queenstown
• Snow Trainers Team Hoody
• Employment Assistance and Advice
  
• Airport Transfer
  Queenstown Airport to your accommodation.
• Tuning and Equipment Clinic

Optional extra

• First Aid Course