5 week Ski Instructor Course
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 international qualification.
Over the five weeks you will learn the fundamentals of teaching others as well as dramatically improving your own snowboarding ability.
New Zealand Snowsports Academy also focuses on free-style riding to ensure you increase your personal riding skills in all areas. All free-style coaching is done by qualified coaches and some 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 ride.
your course includes
Your course includes
- 20 days of Instructor training at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
All of our trainers are qualified examiners and work for the NZSIA training candidates for the Certificate in Ski Instruction and the Stage One Ski Instructor Qualification. 10 days of freestyle ski 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 new skills. - 5 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. - 5 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. - 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 Alpine Resort and Snow Park NZ during the week. Weekend transport will be provided to a resort in the surrounding region of the group’s choice. This gives you an unmatched opportunity to discover more of what New Zealand snowboarding has to offer. - 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.
- 5 weeks of your life you'll never forget.
