Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course

This programme is ideally suited to individuals looking to train and work in the winter sports industry, if you have limited time to qualify. Whether you are an school/university leaver or someone looking to escape the rat race and pressures of more regular work, you will be equipped with the primary qualification needed to instruct your chosen sport.

The Ski and Snowboard Course

This programme is one of the best opportunities to gain your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, allowing you to teach up to advanced beginner students (levels 1 and 2). The programme is fairly intense, with less time available to work on your own technique than the 11-week programmes; however, with up to 75 hours of on-snow instruction and free time to work on the technical aspects of your skiing or snowboarding, you will have every opportunity to reach all required standards.

One of the main benefits of this programme is that you can apply for a Japanese Working Holiday Visa in advance of arriving to Japan. This will allow you to do paid ski/snowboard instruction at one of the ski schools once you have completed your course. The coordinator of the instructor programme has good links with many of the ski schools in the area and can offer you assistance in gaining an interview.

The Qualification
The programme is designed to help you achieve the NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification.

CSI:
The Certificate in Ski Instruction (CSI) is an entry-level qualification that permits you to teach novices to advanced beginners. The course takes 4 days to complete and requires you to demonstrate the ability to teach basic principles, analyse individual ability i.e. strengths and weaknesses, class handling, safety and working with both children and adult beginners.

Location

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Accommodation and Meals

All accommodation is included in the programme, in the small village of Hirafu. You will stay in shared self-catering houses/apartments with other students from your course. The houses are fully furnished, with cooking and washing facilities and all of the necessary modern conveniences.

Meals are not included on the course due to the varying schedules of each student and the need to be flexible to incorporate the weather. Students are encouraged to cater for themselves and should budget approximately £40-50/week for meals.

Programme Overview

Price: 4 weeks £2899

How to book & pay:
Pay £500 deposit to book. 50% of balance due 20 weeks before departure, full balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
Accommodation
Professional Instruction
Return Airport Transfers
NZSIA registration fees, manual
CSI exam fees
1 month Niseko ski pass
Video analysis session
Ski school clothing
Back Country Safety &
Avalanche Awareness Course

What is not included?
International flights to Japan
Meals
Health and travel insurance
Equipment and Clothing
Internet/email or telephone
Personal items
Additional trips

Programme Summary:
Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor.
More Skiing or Snowboarding programmes. All Sports programmes.

Programme date: 2008: 22nd November - 20th December

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