course-schedule

week 1

Introduction of the course and exam procedures. Discussion of exam outlines, expectations and standards Introduction of movements. Freeriding

week 2

Freeriding with a focus on Basic stance as well as fore and aft movement Progression from 1st time Focus on demo and basic stance Practice presenting for adults and children with a focus on class handling and safety

week 3

EXAM: SBINZ Level 1 Snowboard Instructor

Party Time!

week 4

Freeriding with a focus on turnshape. Introduction of rotation movements Progression Practice presenting for adults and children focusing on fun, movement and enthusiasm

week 5

Freeriding with a focus on lateral balance Introduction of lateral movements Progression demonstrations Practice presenting for adults and children focusing on progression and pacing

week 6

Level 1 exam debrief Freeride focusing on performance and all terrain Progression Demonstrations Practice teaching Introduction to movement analysis

week 7

Freeride focusing on performance and changing radius Progression Demonstrations Practice teaching Movement analysis practice

week 8

Freeride all terrain Progression Demonstration Practice teaching Movement analysis practice

week 9

EXAM: SBINZ Level 2 Snowboard Instructor

Party Time!

week 10

Freeride & Off snow optional extras

Snowboarding Instructor Course in New Zealand

Cooler than the other side of the pillow

For the New Zealand snowboard instructor course, SnowSkool works with some of the most highly qualified instructors in New Zealand. These are guys who are going to ensure the best training possible and ensure you are well set for your SBINZ exams - your snowboard training is in good hands!

Your snowboard instructor course in New Zealand is very intense and will see you pushing your snowboarding skills to the limit. Technically and physically, this is a tough course but if you want to become a snowboard instructor with the SBINZ, you have to be an excellent, all-round snowboarder. The SBINZ has a reputation for producing excellent snowboard instructors and many graduates of the SnowSkool New Zealand snowboard instructor course can be found plying their trade in resorts throughout Canada, Europe, Japan and USA.

Wanaka is where the SnowSkool snowboard instructor students live for the duration of the course. If you have not been there before, you simply must visit - it is the most picture-postcard perfect place on earth with a local population that will make you never want to leave!

heaven on earth?

photos from our nz snowboarding instructor course

Photos from our Snowboarding Instructor Course New Zealand

who goes on this course?

Snowboarding Instructor Course New Zealand - Stats

The SnowSkool NZ snowboarding instructor course tends to have an age range from 18-35. It's popular for those leaving school and Uni (and who need a little bit of time to save before you go!). The course is ideal for those looking for a fast-track into the industry: get your instructor qualifications in NZ and then head to the northern hemisphere a few months later to work as an instructor.

The SnowSkool NZ course is a tough snowboard course and so to succeed we expect people to arrive as reasonably competent riders - namely with the ability to ride down a red run with good speed and control. You will train to Level 2 on the SBINZ snowboard instructor ladder - a level which will allow you to work throughout North America and in many countries in Europe.

New Zealand not quite right for you ... don't worry, we're sure to have a course that's perfect for you! Find out about SnowSkool's other snowboard instructor training courses.

SBINZ Snowboard Instructor Qualifications

Level 1 & Level 2 Snowboard Instructor

SBINZ Qualifications on our Snowboarding Instructor Course

The snowboard qualifications of SBINZ (Snowboard Instructors of New Zealand) are already well-regarded but continue to gain in reputation. On the SnowSkool snowboard instructor course you will sit your Level 1 qualification within three weeks of arriving - and then crack on with Level 2 training. You'll need the Level 2 to work internationally.

The SnowSkool programme package includes exam fees for both the Level 1 and Level 2.

Read More on SBINZ Snowboard Instructor Qualifications

SnowSkool Case Study

Stuart Selkirk, 18, SnowSkool New Zealand, 2010

““I arrived with only four weeks experience so struggled for the first week ... but the SnowSkool instructors and SnowSkool reps were great and kept me going. I got through both my exams and jetted off to work at Lake Louise in Canada (I got the job through SnowSkool's recruitment service). I had an awesome season but always yearned to return to NZ - so applied for the University of Canterbury and am still here!””