Ski Gap Year

Take a ski gap year and join one of Real Sport Experience's ski instructor programmes. Spend the best part of a ski season getting qualified and then follow the snow to a ski season job elsewhere.

Ski gap years are becoming increasingly popular. Many people are choosing to do a ski season gap year, as it's a great chance to obtain a fully recognised ski instructor qualification. This shows that you have managed to use your time doing something worthwhile and fun too.

While gap year sports programmes are relatively new, skiing gap years have existed for a long time. In fact, ski gap years are considered to be the original gap year sports programmes and some would say they are the ultimate in sports training abroad.

Gap year ski programmes can take several forms, however, most people choose to do a ski instructor course in places like New Zealand, Canada and the USA. Other people look to take a ski season gap year and work in the resorts, allowing them to ski all day every day. The important thing to remember is that when taking a ski gap year, you take a lot from the experience. Ski instructor courses are the best way to do this, but it is possible to join a sports volunteer project. Real Sport Experience will soon have a ski volunteer programme in the USA.

To learn more about ski gap years, use the following links:

CSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor Course Gain a qualification that will allow you to instruct in North America, Europe and Australasia while honing your skills on the beautiful slopes of Vancouver Island. The perfect start to a career in winter sports! Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US. Japan Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course Spend 11 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you will be able to work in ski resorts all over the world and enjoy the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes. New Zealand Ski and Snowboard Instructor Courses Gain the qualifications to be a skiing or snowboarding instructor anywhere in the world. You’ll learn at one of the country’s top resorts, with the chance to give paid lessons there once you’re qualified. Ski Instructor and Leadership Course (12 Weeks) Get the qualifications you need to work as a ski instructor in Europe, North America and Australasia. Ski on the powdery slopes of the Canadian coast, improving your technique and making contacts to help you find work.