New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Instructor Courses

Train to become a qualified ski or snowboard instructor in New Zealand. With an internationally recognised qualification, you'll be able to work in ski resorts the world over!

Instructor Training Programme

Working towards the NZSIA Stage 1 Qualification, you will not only receive professional training to improve your own technique and teaching methods, but also have the opportunity to work in a ski-school environment, picking up the tricks of the trade from working ski instructors.

CSI and NZSIA Level 1 Qualifications:
There are 2 main qualifications you will be looking to complete during this ski/snowboarding instructor programme - the NZSIA CSI and NZSIA Stage 1. These are the New Zealand equivalent of Ski/Snowboard Instructor qualifications and are recognised worldwide.

CSI: The Certificate in Ski Instruction (CSI) is an entry-level qualification that permits you to teach novices to advanced beginners. The course takes approximately 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 to be able to deal with both children and adult beginners.
NZSIA Stage 1 and SBINZ Stage 1:The New Zealand Snow-sports Instructor Alliance and Snow Boarding Instruction New Zealand Stage 1 course is a requirement for anyone looking to instruct skiing/snowboarding. It permits you to teach up to Advanced Intermediate level and is generally a minimum level qualification for anyone looking to work in a ski school. The course itself takes 5-8 days to fully complete and requires you to demonstrate the ability to:

Ski Course:

Understand the basic teaching model and learning processes
Teach basic turns to advanced parallel turns (with pole plant)
Individual analysis
Demonstrate knowledge and give information on technical processes
Manage class safety and organisation

Snowboarding Course:

Ride all groomed blue runs and off-piste areas with good form
Competent demonstrations of level 3 and 4 freestyle elements i.e. riding switch on green runs, air 180 jumps, ollies etc
Competent edged and skidded demonstrations on groomed trails
Manage class handling and safety on the mountain terrain

Please note
You should be an intermediate skier/rider and be at least 18 years old.

Programme Location

Turoa ski area, Mt Ruapehu, North Island, New Zealand

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation is included in the programme, students have private rooms. Meals are not included on the course. Students are encouraged to cater for themselves and should budget approximately £25/week for meals.

Programme Overview

Price: £5599

How to book & pay: Secure with £500 deposit. 50% payment due 20 weeks before departure. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.

What is included?
Shared accommodation
NZSIA fees, manual
CSI exam fees, Stage1 exam fees
Daily transport to the mountain
Season pass-Ruapehu ski areas
Evening clinics
Video analysis sessions
Ski school clothing
Paid opportunities

What is not included?
International flights
Working Holiday Visa
Airport transfer to Ohakune
Meals
Health and travel insurance
Personal Items
Additional trips/excursions

Programme Summary:
It is a great opportunity to spend the best part of the season on the snow and gain valuable lessons on how to become not only a teacher, but also a better skier/rider.
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Programme start dates: 21st July 2008, contact us for further dates.

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