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Snowboard/Ski Instructor training courses
Ski Whistler, Work Canada
Don't want to head straight to uni? Or just need a break from your current career path? Our mates at Flying Fish offer you the opportunity to undertake a training course at their centre in Whistler, Canada, so that you can become a qualified snowboard or ski instructor – The perfect solution for a Gap year or career break!
Courses are 3, 6 or 11 weeks in duration depending on your previous experience. You can start working abroad, earn some good money, & expand on your experiences as you go!
Snowboard/Ski instuctor training & certification
All courses lead to the internationally respected Canadian Ski Instructors Association (CSIA) qualifications, which means that holders can work qualified in ski resorts all around the world. Flying Fish have a full time recruitment team dedicated to helping you find the job of your dreams as soon as you qualify.
All courses start with 2 weeks of intensive ski / snowboard training in preparation for week 3, the Level 1 Instructor Course.
The 6 week course continues with 2 weeks of skills improvement in preparation for Level 2, Freestyle Instructor Certification in the final week.
The 10 week course includes race training, race coaching techniques, mountain safety and survival, avalanche awareness, injury prevention and tuning.
What does it cost?
Ski/Snowboard Instructor Level 1 - 3 weeks From $4650
Ski/Snowboard Instructor Level 1& 2 - 6 weeks From $8950
Flying Fish offer other fantastic courses. See your STA Travel Advisor for more details
What does it include?
Self catering accommodation
Six day lift pass
Four days instruction per week
Publications, tuition and exam fees
Who runs it?
Flying Fish is an international training organisation specialising in watersports and snowsports courses for Gap years, career breaks and career changes. Flying Fish have centres around the globe including Australia, Greece, Canada, UK and Cyprus, and offer training in skiing, snowboarding, yachting, windsurfing, dinghy sailing and diving. All courses lead to internationally recognised qualifications, and the full time Flying Fish recruitment team are dedicated to finding exciting jobs for Flying Fish students around the world.
What do I do next?
For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 134 STA!
