course-schedule

week 1

Introduction of the course and exam procedures.

Discussion of exam outlines, expectations and standards.

Introduction of movements.

Freeskiing.

week 2

Freeskiing with a focus on basic position as well as fore and aft movement

Progression from 1st time – Gliding wedge

Focus on demo and basic position

Practice presenting for adults and children with a focus on class handling and safety

week 3

EXAM: NZSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor

Party Time!

week 4

Freeskiing with a focus on turnshape.

Introduction of rotation movements

Progression from wedge – basic wedge turn

Practice presenting for adults and children focusing on fun, movement and enthusiasm

week 5

Freeskiing with a focus on lateral balance

Introduction of lateral movements

Progression from basic wedge turn – final form wedge turn.

Wedge turn demonstrations

Practice presenting for adults and children focusing on progression and pacing

week 6

Freeski focusing on performance and all terrain

Progression from wedge turn – wedge Christie

Practice wedge Christie demonstrations

Practice teaching

Introduction to skier analysis

week 7

Freeski focusing on performance and short turns

Progression from wedge Christie – parallel turns

Parallel turn demonstrations

Practice teaching

Skier analysis practice

week 8

Freeski all terrain

Progression from parallel – advanced parallel

Short turn demonstration

Practice teaching

Skier analysis practice

week 9

EXAM: NZSIA Level 2 Ski Instructor

Party Time!

week 10

Freeski & Off snow optional extras week

SKIING INSTUCTOR COURSE IN NEW ZEALAND

Cool Sport, Cool Town, Cool Country

Your ski instructor training in New Zealand is undertaken at Treble Cone resort, working towards the internationally respected NZSIA qualifications. All ski instructors assigned to the SnowSkool program are NZSIA Senior Examiners, which means they truly are at the top of their games.

The SnowSkool New Zealand ski instructor course is an extremely intensive program that will lead to dramatic improvements in your skiing as well as giving you a sound technical understanding of the biomechanics of skiing. NZSIA ski instructors have a global reputation for excellence and you will fine graduates of SnowSkool New Zealand ski instructor courses working in resorts throughout Canada, Europe, Japan and USA.

During the SnowSkool New Zealand ski instructor course, students live in the stunning nearby town of Wanaka. Situated on the shores of Lake Wanaka and surrounded by snow-capped peaks, itis one of the most amazing places on earth where the people are very friendly and relaxed. The motto is to "Go Kiwi"...you will enjoy life more!

Skiing in stunning surroundings

photos from the NZ skiing instructor course

photos from our nz skiing instructor course

Who goes on this ski course?

Profile of people on SnowSkool's skiing instructor course in new zealand

Instructor trainees on the SnowSkool NZ skiing instructor course range from 18 to 35 years old. Many people on the course have just finished school or graduated from University and are on a gap year ... or gap few years.

To have a good chance of successfully passing your NZSIA level 2 ski instructor exams during the SnowSkool 10 week programme, you'll have to join this programme as a pretty competent skier. The best guide is to state that you must be a good parallel skier on red runs.

Given that the course runs during the northern hemisphere "off-season", the course is ideal for those looking to begin work in November, at the start of the northern hemisphere winter.

If you've got this far, surely you're convinced that New Zealand's for you ... but if not, find out about SnowSkool's other ski instructor training courses.

Course book from our skiing instructor course

Check out our 2011 course diaries!

SnowSkool skiing instructor course diaries nz 2011

With another successful season just completed down in New Zealand, why not check out the SnowSkool 2011 course diaries?

The course diaries give you an insider's guide to what it's really like on our NZ skiing instructor course ... check out the slopes, the accommodation, the fun things we get up to and, of course, the stunning scenery.

Ski Qualifications in New Zealand

NZSIA Level 1 & Level 2 Ski Instructor

Pass the NZSIA Instructor Exams on our NZ skiing instructor course

The starting point for every budding ski instructor in New Zealand is Level 1 of the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors’ Alliance). As an entry-level qualification you can work in New Zealand with your Level 1. However, if you wish to broaden your horizons and work internationally, you need to be aiming for the NZSIA level 2 ski instructor qualification. This is all part of the SnowSkool skiing instructor course. It's not an easy road to travel but success gives you a qualification that's highly respected throughout the world.

SnowSkool Case Study

Adam Moore, 22, SnowSkool New Zealand, 2008.

“I chose NZ for my skiing instructor course because I could fit it in without taking a full gap-year after University ... and I chose SnowSkool because it ticked all the boxes (excellent training programme, great accommodation and awesome hill). However, I mostly chose SnowSkool because I just got a good feel for the company. My season in NZ was amazing - Wanaka is just amazing, I made some great friends and I passed my Level 2. I've been working as a Primary School Teacher for the last few years but have just spent another season back in NZ with the SnowSkool 20011 course - can't get enough!”