If you’re looking for an unforgettable winter experience, a snowboard internship in one of the world’s best resorts won’t disappoint. Enjoy an all-inclusive snowboard instructor training package, available across Canada, Japan and New Zealand, and score an accelerated route into the snowsports industry.
The snowboard instructor internships comes with expert instructor training, an internationally recognised certification, centrally located accommodation, a season-long resort lift pass and a paid instructor job offer for the remainder of the winter plus more.
Traditionally snowboard instructor internship positions are harder to come by than on the ski side of things. That usually means we have less places available each year and competition is fierce. For those lucky enough to secure a spot, we have carefully selected three, fantastic, snowboard-friendly destinations, that have everything in place to facilitate an incredible winter season. Between them they have the perfect balance of powder, play and performance training in each. Our flagship programme should need no introduction, located in an area famed for it’s abundant snow conditions and superior work levels, Niseko, Japan. Over in North America we have Canada’s, Mount Washington, famed for its unique coastal location (on Vancouver Island) and home to some of the world’s biggest snowfalls. Last, but by no means least there is New Zealand. Queenstown is quickly becoming one of the coolest resort towns on the planet, packed full of international bars and restaurants and in close proximity to three major mountains, a great combination.
A snowboard instructor internship gets you an internationally recognised instructor qualification provided by an ISIA-sanctioned national associations.*
We work with the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) for our Canadian internships, and Snowboard Instruction New Zealand (SBINZ) for our Japanese and NZ internships. The qualifications you get through these certification providers mean you can legally work as an instructor in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, South America and the USA.
The level 1 snowboard internship programme is perfect if you want to get a season under your belt and a taste of life as an instructor. The combined Level 1 and 2 training programme with freestyle, teaching children and avalanche certification is ideal if you’re considering a career in snowsports.
*ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) is the world body for professional snowsports instructors. It sets the minimum standard requirements for skiers and snowboarders internationally.
Not only will a snowboard instructor internship improve your technical ability and knowledge, it’ll give you access to full-time paid employment. In fact, WE ARE SNO is the only training provider to guarantee an instructor job offer following each one of our courses.
Once you qualify as an internationally recognised snowboard instructor, our team will ensure you transition easily into paid employment and get the most out of your season.
Read some common questions about the internships below, or contact our team for more information.