SKI INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIPS

IN JAPAN

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Ski Internships in Japan

If you’re dreaming of a winter adventure on the slopes of Japan, our popular ski instructor internship is hard to beat. Based on the northern island of Hokkaido, ​Niseko​ is​​ Japan’s number one resort – ​a true powder paradise​ w​​here​ average seasonal snowfall​s​ exceed​ 15​+​ metres.

Join a ski instructor internship in Japan and you’ll get expert training from one of the region’s most established ski schools and a guaranteed job offer to work as a ski instructor in the very same season. A ski internship in Japan also comes with epic resort accommodation, a season lift pass across four mountains​ (Niseko United)​ and a qualification that’s internationally recognised.

Internship Dates

Japan

Niseko

Course type: Instructor Internship

Qualification: NZSIA Level 1 (Level 2 Optional)

Course dates: November - March

Japan

Furano

Course type: Instructor Internship

Qualification: NZSIA Level 1 & 2

Course dates: November - March

"COULDN'T RECOMMEND THIS COURSE MORE"

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How it works

1
Check your eligibility

Complete our four question ski instructor eligibility quiz to see if you are eligible for a ski instructor internships in Japan.

2
Choose a resort

A member of our training team will be in touch to guide you through the process and help on finding the right internship for you.

3
Train and qualify

Travel to your chosen resort at the beginning of winter, meet your course mates and begin training to become a qualified instructor.

4
Begin instructing

As soon as you become a qualified instructor you will start working and earning as a full-time instructor with our Japanese partner ski school.

Qualifications in Japan

Your ski instructor internship in Japan will set you up with an internationally recognised instructor qualification provided by the New Zealand Snowsports Instructors Alliance (NZSIA). Governed by the International Ski Instructors Association (ISIA), NZSIA sets the minimum standard requirements for ski instructors internationally.

This ISIA affiliation opens up all sorts of opportunities as you get to work as an instructor in your pick of countries around the globe. The following ski instructor internships are available in Japan: NZSIA Level 1, NZSIA Level 2, NZSIA Teaching Children Certification. Talk to our team to learn more about ski internship qualifications.

Internship Stories

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Chucky Smith

Ski Instructor Internship

If I could give them 6 stars, I would 100%. They made it extremely easy for me to chose to go to Japan to become a ski instructor as they sort everything out for you. They made my first ski season even better than I ever imagined, so if you're wanting to do a ski season too, I would definitely recommend WE ARE SNO as your company!

Luke Stratford

Ski Instructor Internship

From the day you arrive the WE ARE SNO crew, made sure we felt welcome and helped the group integrate well. The training we received was world-class and not only helped us prepare for the instructor exams, but also made us confident going into the instructor job. My skiing improved so much during this training, as well as my confidence.

Evan Shreidan

Ski Instructor Internship

I just finished doing a season in Niseko, Japan with WE ARE SNO and it was absolutely incredible. The training you receive is really amazing it totally changed my skiing for the better. The training was hands down my favourite part of the winter because that’s when I felt the most progression with my skiing. They do an amazing job preparing you for ski instructing also.

Tom Maynard

Ski Instructor Internship

Our training in Niseko was run by one of the most established ski schools in the area. Our trainer, Campbell, had around 18 seasons worth of experience so its some of the best coaching I’ve ever received. My skiing technique was dissected, critiqued and then built back up, so I’m skiing better than ever. The course sets you up for success and its great fun both on and off the slopes.

Hannah Humphry

Ski Instructor Internship

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!

Your Instructor Job

Once you’ve ticked off your ​NZSIA Level 1 ski instructors’ exam, you’ll be offered employment in the same resort you trained in. Senior members of the snowsports school and your WE ARE SNO internship programme manager will be by your side every step of the way, making sure your transition into your new instructor role is smooth.

Our partner school for employment is Niseko Village Ski School (NVSS), busy ​and vibrant, their standard of work is high and wages are very competitive. The internship set up enables you to ​plan your season ​in advance​ and maximise your time on the slopes in Japan.

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