Saying Yes to the Rockies: A Parent’s Guide

Worried about your child taking a ski instructor course abroad? Discover how Debbie, former SnowSkool parent, found reassurance in SnowSkool’s trusted support, supervision, and amazing outcomes.

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SnowSkool’s Guide to Snowsports Job Applications

Want to work on the slopes? This beginner’s guide covers how to land your first ski or snowboard instructor job, with expert tips from SnowSkool and hiring insights from Big White’s Natasha and Michael.

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Fancy Learning How to Teach the Next Generation of Snowboarders?

16th June 2023 Here’s what it takes to teach kids the basics of snowboarding. Snowboarding instructors are some of the most influential people in winter sports. Parents trust them with their children to teach them the fundamentals of the sport. They play a key role in keeping the slopes safe and enjoyable. Potential instructors have a lot to learn.

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How to do a ski season: A 8-step guide for budding adventurers

2nd June 2023 There are so many ways how to do a ski season, and not one way to do it right.

You might have an appetite for adventure, a desire to let yourself go for a few months by partying away the nights after long days of ski instructing. Or you might be one for the smaller things in life, basking in the panoramic mountain views and curling up in the evenings with a hot choc. Either way, there are plenty of things to sink your teeth (and skis) into.

And in this guide to working a ski season, we’ll get you started in the right direction so you can tailor the trip to your needs: pathways, planning and travel advice included.

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Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses - Guide for Parents

19th May 2023 From your child’s point of view our courses will always look like the best thing since sliced bread: on snow seven days a week with like-minded individuals, spending time abroad with access to an incredible social scene and extra off-snow excursions. As well as a recognised qualification at the end. What’s not to love? However, it can be more daunting from a parents’ point of view.

Here's our guide for parents of those wanting to do ski and snowboard instructor courses.

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10 astonishing sabbatical travel ideas for intrepid travellers

5th May 2023 Always had a hankering to go globe trotting? Feel like you need to press the restart button to get your work-life balance back on track? We feel you! That’s why we’ve put together this unbeatable list of sabbatical travel ideas, so if you’ve got a career break lined up or are considering one, you’ll know exactly what to do with it.

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How to become a ski instructor in Canada in record time

14th April 2023 What does a Piña Colada and a budding ski instructor in Canada have in common? They both require a careful blend of knowledge, practice and technique to achieve smooth results...

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How to become ski/snowboard instructor in 7 easy steps

6th January 2023 The mountains are calling, and you feel a hankering for the slopes. Imagine being able to experience the chill and thrill of skiing or snowboarding every day while getting paid to do so. This is a reality when you work as a ski instructor. Sounds unfeasible? What if we told you that learning how to become a ski instructor isn’t as difficult as you might think…

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The ultimate snowboard instructor certification guide

If you’re looking to kick-off a snowboarding career, the first thing to consider is that much fabled snowboard instructor certification. Whether you’re relatively new to this snowboarding malarky or you’re a veteran who practically lives on the slopes, you will need to get your mitts on at least Level 1 snowboard instructor qualifications to work in a snowsports centre in the UK .

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