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Winter Gap Year - Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor!

by: EA Ski & Snowboard Instructor Training

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Love travel and adventure? This is your game-changer. Embark on a life-changing adventure and take your skiing to the next level. Meet like-minded individuals while exploring some of the biggest and best mountain resorts across Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. Join EA Ski and Snowboard Training on an instructor internship, and you'll get world-class training, an i...

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Program Highlights

Get paid to do what you love every day - skiing or snowboarding!

Gain an internationally recognized qualification.

Meet like-minded individuals from all over the world.

Receive world-class training in skiing.

Enjoy opportunities to explore and travel the world!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Hakuba, Japan
  • Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Verbier, Switzerland
  • California, United States
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • Winter
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Education
  • Hospitality
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science
  • Photography
  • Resort
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Kiwi
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

7.91

Total Reviews

3

An amazing experience!!!

by: Kayleigh Falconer - AustraliaProgram: Winter Gap Year - Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor!
9

The Slopes at Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta are of great quality! You won't get bored here, regardless of your skiing/board skills. The powder in the 2022/2023 season was off the charts ? Having skilled instructors help you though getting your level 1 & 2 was so helpful and having a helping hand when you first arrive in Canada was amazing and so easy! 100% recommend this program ?

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EA Ski & Snowboard Instructor Training responded to this reviewJanuary 11, 2024

Kayleigh, we’re so glad to have supported you on the journey to becoming an instructor at Castle Mountain Resort. It’s our mission to make this process smooth and provide high quality training. It’s fantastic to know that our team made a positive imp...

Best training program out there

by: Omri Raor Baratz - IsraelProgram: Winter Gap Year - Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor!
10

I did the EA level 1 and 2 program in NZ last year and it was amazing. The EA crew did everything they could to make sure our time in NZ will be the best they possibly could, the accommodation was really good, they made a lot of efforts to make us feel welcome and have fun and we had a lot of activities outside of training. Training wise, the course was amazing, we had small groups with the best instructors the mountain had to offer, and the program his built to make sure you'll pass your exam, ...

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EA Ski & Snowboard Instructor Training responded to this reviewJanuary 11, 2024

Hey Omri, we loved having you join us in New Zealand. Thank you so much for recommending the program and congratulations on your achievements! -The EA Team

Though I've had a great time in Japan meeting great people and getting the opportunity to ski amazing powder I don't feel as if I got what I paid for. Though I have thoroughly enjoyed ski instructing in the few months I've been here I was less to believe I'd have work and accommodation November through April. In reality though mine and the majority of the EA staffs contracts have not been extended due to lack of work available. I now can not afford to stay in japan until the date of my fligh...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Hakuba, Japan
  • Queenstown, New Zealand
  • Verbier, Switzerland

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Education
  • Hospitality
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • After College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Salary & Compensation

Competitive salary + tips

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • Some college credit, no degree

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview

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