Why You Should Fail as a Ski Instructor
As ski and snowboard instructors, we try to setup our guests for success. But failure during our own development is crucial for long term success. Are you someone who embraces failure, or leans away from it? The path to becoming a ski or snowboard instructor should be carved with failure along the way. Failure in […]
How to Become a Ski Instructor
Becoming a ski or snowboard instructor is one of the most rewarding things that you’ll ever do. It’s also often considered as one of the best jobs in a ski resort and it’s now easier than ever to become one. You’ll get to spend every day in the mountains surrounded by snow. You’ll be doing […]
7 Reasons You Should Be a Ski Instructor
Being a ski instructor is one of the most unique jobs in the world. One unlike any other out there, it gives you so many benefits other than simply being able to ski every day. Which of course you can do and it’s amazing! Many ski instructors will say “I only planned to work one […]
What Happens During a Snowsports Instructor Exam?
To be a ski or snowboard instructor, you’ll likely be taking an instructor exam at some point. Once you pass this test, you’ll be a qualified snowsports instructor and able to work in many countries around the world. Getting into teaching skiing or snowboarding happens in stages, referred to as levels. This way you can […]
A Simple Guide to Snowsports Instructor Qualifications
To work as a ski or snowboard instructor, you’ll need to gain internationally recognised instructor qualifications. This may sound a little intimidating at first, but instructor qualifications are broken down into multiple levels. You can certainly get your foot in the door of the snowsports industry without being a top level skier or snowboarder. It’s […]
The Best Ski Equipment for Training
Having the right equipment is really important for your ski instructor training. Whether you’re looking to buy new skis and/or boots or use your own, here’s everything you need to know about skis and boots for your instructor training. How to Become a Ski Instructor Best Ski Boots for Instructor Training Your ski boots are […]
How to Pass a Ski (or Snowboard) Instructor Exam
To be a ski or snowboard instructor instructor, you’ll need to pass a teaching and skiing exam. The great news is that most countries offer a level system, so you don’t need to be an expert skier to get into teaching snowsports. The level system allows for a straightforward way into the industry. The level […]
What is a Snowsports Instructor System?
There are many different snowsports instructor qualifications and systems to choose from. Many countries have their own national snowsports instructor system, and within those there are multiple levels to be qualified in. To become a ski or snowboard instructor, you’ll need to pick a snowsports qualification system and then progress though it. Although there are […]
Am I Good Enough to be a Ski Instructor?
Are all ski instructors expert skiers? If you’re thinking of becoming an instructor, one of your biggest questions will be, “am I good enough to be a ski instructor?”. You might even be a little intimidated when you think of instructors. Most people picture a skier flawlessly negotiating moguls, or ripping down a race course. […]