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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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The only checklist for the ski season you’ll ever need: What to bring on the trip of your life
1st September 2023 Trouble packing? SnowSkool has you covered with this comprehensive checklist for the ski season, covering everything you’ll need from slope to chalet. Check it out! And make the most of our discount codes for Bro! Clothing SNOWSKOOLBRO for 15% off and SNOWSKOOL20 for student 20% off.
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12 reasons why working at ski resorts is the coolest thing
18th August 2023 Skiing every day of the week is the dream for lots of us. So how do you take the leap and turn this pipe dream into a reality? Well, one answer is working at ski resorts.
Working at a ski resort is unlike any other job. Spending your days atop a beautiful, alpine slope and using your breaks to work on your mad skiing skills are unbelievable perks worth the seasonal commitment and enduring the cold.
So, is working at a ski resort all that it’s cracked up to be? Yes, yes and yes! Now, let me tell you why…
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Six reasons why an instructor course looks good on your CV
11th August 2023 One of the bonus reasons for doing an instructor course is how good it looks on your CV. Future employers will look positively on a SnowSkool course, even if they’re outside of the snowsports industry. Here’s why:
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A Daredevil’s Guide to Working a Ski Season in Canada | SnowSkool
4th August 2023 Looking for your next adventure? Working a ski season in Canada could be just that. Check out our complete guide on how to do a ski season at its top resorts.
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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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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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9 of the best gap year ideas on programs that pay
3rd March 2023 After the long, structured slog of formal education, who wouldn’t dream of the exhilarating freedom of a year out on your own terms? Whether you want to pump up the adrenaline on a snowsports course or work diligently to make the world a better place, here are 9 of the best gap year ideas to help you tailor your upcoming adventure to your needs and aspirations.
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