8 WEEK SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Niseko, Japan

Train in Japan to become a qualified snowboard instructor

With an average snowfall of 14 metres (550 inches) Niseko, Japan has some of the best and deepest powder snow in the world. Come and experience the amazing snow and wonderful Japanese culture while training for internationally recognised snowboard instructor qualifications.  If you have ever thought about becoming a snowboard instructor or wondered how to gain the certifications needed for a snowboard instructor job, Snow Trainers deliver everything you need!

An amazing winter experience in Japan

Snow Trainers Snowboard Instructor Courses are based in Hirafu, Niseko. Here you can ride 4 mountains on one pass.  With night riding until 9pm every night it’s possible to ride twelve hours a day!  Hirafu is a lively mountain village with fantastic scenery, 5 onsens (hot springs), and a variety of great restaurants and bars. Niseko sees many international visitors so it is quite easy to get by only speaking English. At the same time there are many traditional Japanese restaurants and activities where you can immerse yourself in the local culture. You are sure to improve your skills, have a great time, learn a great deal and ride some amazing powder.

Train with New Zealand’s best Snowboard Coaches

Snow Trainers coaches are Trainers and Examiners for the SBINZ, 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 snowboard 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 8 Week Snowboard Instructor course prepares you for the internationally recognised New Zealand Level One and Level Two certifications. You will be qualified for a professional snowboard 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 Snowboard Training
  Training 4 days a week by qualified SBINZ trainers and examiners.
• Accommodation
  Enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Hirafu Village and the lively nightlife of the many bars and restaurants. Your accommodation is on a shared room basis with a communal lounge. You will be within walking distance of the biggest ski area Grand Hirafu as well as the local onsen for that après hot tub.
• Breakfast is included every morning.
• Season Lift Pass
  4 mountain seasons pass for An’nupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu and Hanazono ski resorts.
• Backcountry Training
  Backcountry and avalanche safety training
• Freestyle Training
  Training to develop your basic freestyle skills.
• Snow Trainers Team Hoody
• Employment Assistance and Advice
  
• Video Analysis and Evening Sessions
  Video sessions to develop your own riding and work on the necessary analytical skills for your exam.
• SBINZ Membership, Exam Fees and Technical Manual
  Exams included are the New Zealand Level One and Level Two certifications.
• Airport Transfer from Sapporo's Chitose Airport to Hirafu Village where you will be based.
• Tuning and Equipment Clinic