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How to become a ski instructor in Switzerland

Keen to live and work there? That’s understandable. Let’s go through 5 easy steps to secure a job in one of Switzerland’s many mountains….

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What qualifications do you need to be a ski instructor?

Thinking of doing a ski instructor course? Here's the info on how to get started and the qualifications you'll need to gain before becoming a ski instructor.

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Life as a ski instructor in Zell am See, Austria

Jamie Dalgleish did SnowSkool back in 2015 and is now working in Zell am See. Here’s the lowdown on life, pay and working conditions in town.

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Working as a ski instructor in Australia – all the info

Australia’s one of the most popular southern hemisphere destinations for ski instructors – with many ex-SnowSkoolers working down under.

Here’s the information on working as a ski instructor in Australia:

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Working as a Ski Instructor in Banff, Canada - all the info

Every year SnowSkool trains ski instructors from all over the world in Banff, Canada. It’s deservedly one of the most popular resorts that we run our courses in - and many of our trainees go on to live and work in town too.

Here’s the lowdown in working as a ski instructor in Banff, Canada:

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How to become a ski instructor in Austria

It's no wonder skiing in Austria is so popular and all of the elements that make it so can be enjoyed by ski instructors, too. Which is why so many people want to work there, as well as go there on ski holidays.

But where to start with getting a job as a ski instructor in Austria? Let’s break the process down step by step.

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Why become a Ski Instructor? 5 Reasons…

If you're thinking of becoming a ski or snowboard instructor this year - then here are 5 reasons why it's a great career to get going with:

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How to become a ski instructor in China

Here is our 5-step guide on how to become a ski instructor in China – to make the passage simpler for those tempted by this new (but far from forbidden) fruit.

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How to Become a Ski Instructor in Chile, South America

With the growing interest in emerging ski resorts around the world, the popularity towards skiing in Chile (and also Argentina) is increasing and so is the number of instructors looking for jobs there.

So, here is our guide on how to become an instructor in South America, in 5-steps:

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Gap year ski instructor courses: 5 reasons you should do one

If you are thinking about taking some time off between School and Uni, or between Uni and the commencement of a career, and looking for some inspiration, it is likely that you’ll have come across the option to do a ski instructor course as part of a gap year.

It sounds like a great option but let’s try to find out if this is the right thing for you to do. 

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