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The Best Things About Being A Ski Instructor
Guide Summary
Most people would say that being a ski instructor is a pretty cool gig, and they’re right. Here are the best perks about working as a ski instructor.
Best Job In The World
It’s no wonder it is ranked as one of the best jobs in the world. Aside from being paid to ski, here’s why being a ski instructor is one of the best jobs in the world.
Best job In the world? We think so, and here’s why
Top Perks Working As A Ski Instructor
Free Lift Pass
This is often overlooked, but a season lift pass would set you back well over a grand. Even a week’s ski holiday will damage the wallet. As an instructor, your lift pass is included with the job, and you can use it even when you’re not working. Free skiing!! Want to know what ski instructors do on a day off? They’ll be skiing.
Pro Deals and Discount
As an instructor, you’re entitled to several pro deals. If you need new skis or want to upgrade your helmet, you can save on those. Pro deals often cover all major brands, such as Atomic, Salomon and Nordica. When working in a resort, you’ll likely get discounts on retail, food and beverage and other services for which guests will pay full price.
Free Training
Instructor Training
The learning never stops! As an instructor, you’ll have access to some of the best trainers in the industry. Ski schools offer regular training for their instructors, and the top instructor trainers often provide this training. Guests would pay big money to ‘ski with the pros’,and you can get them for free.
An Office Like No Other
There are no dingy office buildings here, just stunning mountain views. Not every day is easy working as an instructor, but it’s hard not to love what you do when you have an office like this.
Travel The World
Amazing Friends
Not only do you have the best office, but you also get to work alongside those just as passionate and enthusiastic as you. You will make lifelong friends working in the mountains. In such a close-knit community, it feels like a small family.
Travel The World
Skiing can be a year-round gig if you chase the winter in both hemispheres. Skiing has afforded me the opportunity to travel all over the world and see some fantastic places. With hundreds of skiing destinations worldwide, it’s an excellent way to get your travel fix. Find out when to ski Canada here
The Quiet Ski Resort
Have you ever wondered what a ski resort is like outside of the holiday season? Although we’re busy throughout the season, there are times you get to enjoy some downtime when the resorts are quieter. That means empty slopes and no lift queues.
Skiing In The Southern Hemisphere
Ski Year Round
Yep, that’s right. Skiing doesn’t end even though North America and Europe shut their lifts. There is some fantastic skiing in Australia, New Zealand and Chile during the summer months. Many instructors make the southern hemisphere their home during the summer.
Keeping Fit
After 120+ days of snow, it certainly keeps you in good shape—no need for a gym when spending 6+ hours a day on the slopes. We do recommend some preseason training, though; otherwise, the first few weeks can be a struggle.
Lift Priority
This is massively underrated. Even during the busiest periods around Christmas and New Year, you’ll have lift priority, meaning you can jump the queues with your guests. I’ve sold a few lessons because guests wanted to skip the line. When you’re in the uniform, you’re not waiting.
Oh, and just in case you forgot, you get paid to ski! So, what are you waiting for? Contact us now to book one of our instructor courses.
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FAQs
Want to know more about becoming a Ski Instructor?
To become a ski instructor in Canada you must successfully pass the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 1 instructor course as a minimum requirement. To increase your employability and work internationally, you need to obtain your CSIA Level 2 after further training. Similarly you can achieve a secondary pathway through the newly formed Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC). Both governing bodies’ qualifications and prior training programmes are available through the Winter Sports Company. Getting a ski instructor job in a resort will be achievable with these certifications and guidance.
Gaining your basic ski instructor certification, with the correct existing skills, costs as little as $480 or £350. However, achieving those skills, should you need training, can cost considerably more as accommodation, lift passes, transportation, and food must be factored in whilst training and completing your exams. These costs can be in the region of £3500-£8500 for your Level 1 or Level 2, depending on the quality and duration of the programme.
If you are a capable skier, simply attending a three- or 5-day course and examination will entitle you to become a level 1 ski instructor upon successful completion. If you still need to gain sufficient skills, then a standard timeframe to train to this level can be around 3-4 weeks for Level 1 and another 5-7 weeks for Level 2. The Level 2 exams are completed within six days after the preparation and training.
