New Zealand instructor course
The Package
By teaming up with Jason Collins who has years of experience running ski instructor courses in New Zealand we're confident that the following package includes everything needed to make your stay in New Zealand an enjoyable, memorable, and successful one.
Included
Airport transfers
Accommodation
Breakfast
A self-serve continental breakfast is provided seven days a week.
Lunch
We provide sandwich materials for a packed lunch seven days a week ideal for keeping you fueled on the slopes. Typical ski instructor lunches!
Dinner
Provided five nights a week
24-hour staffing
Up to 25 hours/week professional coaching
1-to-1 private coaching sessions
These offer you the chance of individual tuition to iron out any problems you may have. They are a great way to really improve your skiing.
Video analysis
A great tool which we use on a weekly basis.
Season lift pass for Porters Resort and club fields passes on course days
Weekday shuttle to resort
Ski maintenance tuition
Work experience in local ski school
We provide the opportunity to do work experience at a local ski school. Doing this will make your CV stand out from the crowd and also allow you to develop your teaching technique - an all round good experience.
Exam fees and instructors manual
Avalanche awareness course
End of season DVD
Instructor Career advice
During the there will be plenty of advice on working as a ski instructor covering job applications, work visas and typical hours and wages. In addition you will receive our 40 page advice handbook on "working as a ski instructor" which includes a directory of ski schools around the world.
All transport, hosting, and organisation on away trips
Not included
Flights
Avalanche kit
A snow shovel, probe, avalanche transceiver and ski pack are included in the avalanche course however some people choose to buy their own backcountry equipment. It's really a personal choice.
Ski equipment
We have arranged discounts at the local ski shop which make buying any new equipment in NZ the obvious choice. You'll also benefit from great service and only having to carry your skis on the return leg of the journey!
Travel insurance
Weekend evening meals
Breakfast / lunch / dinner when away on trips
Accommodation and activities on trips away
