Snowboard Instructor Course
Our snowboard instructor training program is a 10-week package designed to prepare participants for Snowboard Instruction New Zealand's (SBINZ) Certificate in snowboard instruction and it's Stage One qualification. All snowboard instructor training is done at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Cardrona is considered one of the best resorts for snowboard instructor training programs and our team have been running snowboard instructor courses there for over ten years.
Our snowboard instructor programme is also designed to improve your personal freestyle riding and your ability to coach basic freestyle in the park and pipe.
All freestyle coaching is done at Snow Park New Zealand. 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
- 40 days of Instructor training at Cardrona Alpine Resort.
All of our trainers are qualified examiners and work for the SBINZ training candidates for the Certificate in Snowboard Instruction and the Stage One Snowboard Instructor Qualification. 10 days of freestyle snowboard 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. - 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. - Heliboarding trip.
Harris Mountain Heli accesses some of the most mind-blowing snowboarding 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 Alpine Resort 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. - SBINZ 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.
