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 […]
Kids Ski Lessons: Managing Different Ability Levels
For kids ski lessons, some will gain new ability levels faster, while others may need more time. New instructors may find kids lessons challenging when different abilities emerge during the lesson. Kids group ski lessons are organised into different ability levels by each ski school. Within each ability level there’s room for some kids to […]
Skiing Myths For New Instructors
There are plenty of skiing myths out there. We usually think of recreational skiers believing myths such as, “you should ski with your feet close together” or “your hips should swish side to side to turn”. However, new ski instructors are just as susceptible to believing other skiing myths. Each of these skiing myths have […]
How to Stand Out as a Snowsports Instructor
Every long time instructor knows that you need to stand out in the snowsports industry. Like any profession, you’ll want to be known as a reliable and skilled individual to advance. But how can you achieve this, especially if your ski school employs hundreds of ski and snowboard instructors? There are multiple ways to stand […]
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 […]
How to Work as a Year Round Ski Instructor
Ski and snowboard instructors can work more than one winter in a single year. Many ski (and snowboard) instructors now work year round in resorts across the world. You might have only considered working for a few months, but many career instructors spend their whole year teaching skiing and snowboarding. This can bring both added […]
A Day in the Life of a Ski Instructor
One of the best things about being a ski instructor is that no two days are the same. There’s always something new and exciting in your day. But to understand what a day in the life of being a ski instructor is like, read on for some things to look forward to. Being a ski […]
Top 5 Qualities of a Great Ski Instructor
Every guest deserves to have a great ski lesson experience. Whether they’re a nervous first timer, or an advanced skier wanting to push their limits, a ski instructor with the right qualities can make all the difference. Here are the top five qualities that every great ski instructor must have. 1. Patience Everyone learns at […]
The Perfect Ski Instructor Resume
Looking to build the perfect ski instructor resume? You might be newly qualified instructor or a seasoned pro looking for new opportunities. Either way, you’ll want a clean and eye-catching resume to land those dream ski school job offers. Some ski schools see hundreds of applications from ski instructors. It’s a huge task to deal […]