5 WEEK SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Queenstown, New Zealand

Improve your skills and train for a ski instructor qualification

The 5 week ski instructor course in Queenstown is a great option for those who want to develop their skills in a fun and friendly environment while still aiming for an introductory qualification. Not only will you improve your own skiing but you'll learn the basics of how to teach someone to make their first turns.

An amazing winter experience

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. You are sure to improve your skills, have a great time, learn a great deal and probably meet some life long friends as well.

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.

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 5 weeks, including 1 exam) 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
  5 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.
• 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
• Adventure Activities
  Bungy Jump at Queenstown's famous K Bridge.
• Equipment Discounts
  From Outside Sports, Queenstown
• Snow Trainers Team Hoody
• Transport
  Transport to the ski area every day of the week so you can ski on your days off.
• NZSIA Membership, Exam Fees and Technical Manual
  Exam included is the New Zealand Level One Certification.
• Employment Assistance and Advice
• Airport Transfer
  Queenstown Airport to your accommodation.
• Tuning and Equipment Clinic

Optional extras

• First Aid Course
• NZSIA Children's Certification