10 week Ski Instructor Programme
This programme is aimed towards preparing participants for the New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance (NZSIA) Certificate in Snowsports Instruction. This is an entry level certification designed to introduce people to the industry of ski instruction. It is not recognised world wide. If an international qualification is what you are looking for then the Stage One level achieved in the ten week course is an internationally recognised qualification.
Over the five weeks you will learn the fundamentals of teaching others as well as dramatically improving your own skiing ability.
New Zealand Snowsports Academy also focuses on free-style skiing to ensure you increase your personal skiing skills in all areas. All free-style coaching is done by qualified coaches and some of New Zealand's top riders. Coaching is done at Snow Park NZ. Snow Park NZ opened to the public four years ago as the first dedicated freestyle resort in the world. Since its inception, Snow Park has evolved into the Southern Hemisphere's premier freestyle skiing and snowboarding destination. Today Snow Park has two superpipes, each designed and cut to perfection, a quarter pipe, 40 rails and hits on an ever changing landscape throughout the season and music playing everyday on a 5000-watt system while you ski.
Your course includes
- 40 days of training at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
All of our trainers are qualified examiners and work for the NZSIA training candidates for their Certificate in Ski Instruction and their Stage One Instructor Certification. Training sessions will last three hours per day with three hours of your own time to practice your new skills. - 10 days of freestyle coaching at Snow Park NZ.
These sessions consist of three hours coaching on personal rider improvement and professional coaching skills, with three hours of personal practice to hone your skills. - 10 weeks of accommodation in Wanaka.
We find accommodation for you in and around Wanaka. It is provided on a shared basis and is self catered. - Heliski trip.
Harris Mountain Heli accesses some of the most mind-blowing skiing terrain available in and around the Southern Alps of Wanaka, New Zealand and we take you there. - Two Mountain lift passes.
We supply you with passes for both Cardrona and Snow Park NZ. - Mountain transport
Transport is provided to and from Cardrona or Snow Park during the week. Weekend transport will be provided to a resort of the group’s choice, including other surrounding resorts. - NZSIA exam fees, membership and technical manual.
Your exam fees, technical manual and membership fees are included. - Backcountry course.
You will learn about avalanche safety and rescue techniques. This is an essential skill when working in an alpine environment.(Check out The Mountain Safety Council). - Video analysis
- New Zealand Snowsports Academy - team jacket and hoody.
- Local shop discounts and advice on equipment.
- Career advice and possible employment opportunities.
- 10 weeks of your life you’ll never forget.
