WE ARE SNO are seeking experienced skiers and snowboarders. Those looking to follow a passion in snowsports by becoming qualified ski and snowboard instructors in Canada, Japan or Europe.
We are proud to welcome a broad range of candidates onto our programmes, but most commonly they fit into one of three categories:
- Looking to start a career as an instructor
- Planning a career break or work sabbatical
- Planning a gap year after school or around university
You do not need any prior teaching, coaching, or instructor experience to participate, just prior skiing or snowboarding experience. Our courses include all the training and certifications required to qualify and work as a snowsports instructor.
You also do not need to speak any foreign languages. In Japan, for example, we partner with international ski schools that deliver lessons in English. In fact, many of the hotels, bars, and restaurants are owned and operated by English-speaking expats, so there is no need to worry about the language or culture
What you can expect
- Train, qualify and work as a ski or snowboard instructor in a single winter
- Internationally recognised instructor certification/s.
- Expert on-snow tuition from industry leading snowsports coaches
- Personalised support with travel planning and visa
- Improve your skiing/riding technique with expert-led on-snow training
- Dedicated in-resort Programme Manager and lots of group social activities
- Seasonal accommodation (covered for training period)
- Seasonal lift pass
- Resort and airport transfer
- Discounted flights and insurance
Criteria for this role
- Minimum 18 years old
- At least 4 weeks ski experience or 6 weeks snowboard experience
- Eligible to apply for a working holiday visa
- Available between November - March (minimum)
- Hard working, friendly and keen to learn/develop
- The desire to pursue a career in snowsports
- Open to travelling to Canada, Japan or Europe
WE ARE SNO
WE ARE SNO has been facilitating ski and snowboard instructor programmes for more than 15 years and offers course options in 10 award-winning resorts around the globe. Each year, the company is responsible for the qualification and employment of several hundred instructors.
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To learn more, click APPLY. After applying you will be sent programme brochures which include further information about the company and instructor programmes.