Your Winter Awaits

Train, qualify and work as a ski or snowboard instructor in some of the best destinations worldwide.

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About Us

For two decades our team has been facilitating world-class instructor training and internships across the globe. This positions us perfectly to kick-start your career in snowsports, or support your once-in-a-lifetime gap year experience.

10+

Global Resorts

A portfolio of award-winning, globally-recognised resorts, perfect for first-time instructors.

1200+

Qualified Instructors

We're proud to serve all of our instructors on their journey with personalised and continued support.

98%

Exam Pass Rate

One of the industry’s highest level 1 pass rates, driven by expert-led training experiences.

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Course options

Explore programmes to reach new levels

Explore our programmes to reach new levels

Instructor Internship

Train, qualify and work all in the same season.

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Instructor Internship

Train, qualify and work all in the same season.

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Instructor Training

Train and qualify during a stress-free winter.

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Instructor Training

Train and qualify during a stress-free winter.

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Gap Year

Take some time out after school or university.

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Gap Year

Take some time out after school or university.

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Career Kickstart

Turn your passion into a snowsports career.

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Career Kickstarter

Turn your passion into a snowsports career.

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Career Break

Step away to enjoy a winter experience.

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Career Break

Step away to enjoy a winter experience.

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Destinations

Explore world class resorts to train, qualify and work

Japan

Deep powder, authentic culture and real adventure.


2 Resorts

Canada

Legendary snow, monumental terrain and welcoming communities


4 Resorts

Europe

Expansive mountains, historic resorts and epic nightlife


2 Resorts

Ski

New Zealand

Wild landscapes and endless adventures down under.


2 Resorts

Ski Instructor

Silverstar, Canada

Rachel's Story

Hear from Rachel and other WE ARE SNO instructors as they share their once-in-a-lifetime journey to becoming ski instructors at the award-winning Canadian resort of SilverStar. From training and qualifying to working alongside a supportive community, this is a genuine insight into life on the mountain.

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Reviews

What our instructors are saying

Like a massive family

I’ve loved working as an instructor in Niseko. There’s about 150 of us in total at the ski school, and it’s like a massive family and so nice seeing everyone you know teaching around the mountain. The clients have been really fun to teach and I’ve felt well supported the whole time by WE ARE SNO. Would definitely recommend the programme!

Ski Instructor Internship

Niseko, Japan

Training was great

Joining the WE ARE SNO internship programme was one of the best decisions I ever made. The crew that run it are great genuine people and I’m very grateful to get to know them. The training was great and I felt my confidence grow everyday as we practiced the way we deliver and structure our lessons.

Snowboard Instructor Internship

Niseko, Japan

Immense support

As I’m writing this, I’m struggling to find the words to describe an experience so authentic and unique. All I can say is, doing this instructor course with WE ARE SNO in Zermatt, may be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The people. The ski school (Summit). The trainers. The place. And last but not least, the immense support from both our course leader and trainers is something I believe you won’t find elsewhere.

Ski Instructor Internship

Zermatt, Switzerland

Thanks WE ARE SNO

From day one WE ARE SNO supported every step of my trip to Mt Washington, Vancouver Island. Pre-season they answered my emails incredibly fast and resolved any queries. Walking away with CASI L1, L2 and park L1 I have achieved everything I hoped for this season! Thanks for the service WE ARE SNO team.

Snowboard Instructor Internship

Mt Washington, Canada

Experience was amazing

The whole experience was amazing! The team were super welcoming and friendly, helping us with everything! The WE ARE SNO course is great, it gave us the opportunity to complete our level 1&2, as well as AST1. I’m definitely going to recommend WE ARE SNO to anybody looking to complete a season!

Ski Instructor Internship

Silverstar, Canada

Journey of a lifetime

Choosing to leave a well paying office job in Australia to become a snowboard instructor in Japan was not an easy decision to make, buy you should have no doubts in selecting WE ARE SNO on this journey of a lifetime, they're definitely heads and shoulders above their competition.

Snowboard Instructor Internship

Niseko, Japan

A winter with WE ARE SNO

WE ARE SNO are a fantastic company and provided a seamless journey to becoming a ski instructor! They arranged everything from airport transport, resort orientation and training with expert instructors. I couldn’t be happier with my current job, and get to experience the beautiful Mount Washington with a fab group of like-minded people.

Ski Instructor Internship

Mt Washington, Canada

Fantastic

The customer experience was impressive and any communication answered very promptly. Everything about the course has been fantastic, especially the accommodation, training and quality of snow. The social aspect has also been a big plus, going out for meals and drinks as a group was great for learning about the culture.

Snowboard Instructor Internship

Niseko, Japan

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