If there is one place that is recognized for its magical mountains and skiing culture, it would be Switzerland. So become a ski instructor in Switzerland! It’s no coincidence that skiers from all over the world have this unique Alpine country on the top of their bucket list and now you have the chance to make this your winter-wonderland as a ski instructor in Nendaz, Switzerland!
We are happy to run a 4 week level 1 IASI course in near-guaranteed epic winter conditions in the Swiss Alps. You will live in Nendaz, which lays right in the heart of the world-renowned 4 Vallées ski resort, one of Switzerland’s biggest ski resorts offering some of the best and most varied terrain in the world.
From the beginning of January, you will participate in our 4 weeks, fully English spoken, IASI level 1 ski instructor course, which is designed to gain basic qualification to work in indoor or dry ski slopes back at home and experience a taste of the ski instructor industry.
As a part of the course, you will receive a 4 Valleys lift pass for 1 month, 4 weeks shared accommodation, 120 hours of training, an outdoor first aid course, a pre-course fitness program, intro to mountain safety training, video analysis, and much more. In short; with comfort in our highly experienced trainers from Sommet et Neige, we guarantee that this will be your life’s most developmental ski experience packed with high fives and fun!
Once you have finished and passed the program, you can call yourself an official Level 1 IASI ski instructor!
We’ve created a holistic experience in January, where you will become a level 1 certified ski instructor and get a taste of the ski instructor life in Nendaz!
Benefits of the ski level 1 IASI course package:
What is not included?
As a Snowminds trademark, we take care of all the practicalities and coordinate with our professional partners in Switzerland to provide you with a life-long experience that we are known for!
* There is a 200 CHF surcharge on the lift ticket for people born before 1998 and/or who signed up later than November 20th 2022.
**We are happy to assist with recommendations to booking airline tickets and airport transfers to your final destination. Please reach out to us ANYTIME if you are interested.
Our Nendaz fastrack 1 month course is in near-guaranteed epic winter conditions in the Swiss Alps. It’s perfectly designed for those looking to get an introduction to the ski instructor industry and gain a basic qualification to work . If you are not an EU passport holder or eligible to stay in Switzerland for long stays, this is the perfect course for you, keeping your stay under 90 days and still getting the full ski instructor experience in Nendaz!
Take a break from studying or working and join our professional training to improve your skiing, become a ski instructor in Switzerland and take it to the next level in 4 Vallées, one of the best and most varied terrains in the Alps.
Ski Level 1 IASI:
*The Travel Itinerary is approximate and can be subject to changes.
At Snowminds we pride ourselves in selecting the right people for our team of ski- and snowboard instructors. We are renowned amongst the ski schools for educating competent, energetic and top motivated instructors. The most important thing for you is to be positive, outgoing, adventurous, and ready to work hard to get the memory of a lifetime as a part of the Snowminds team.
What we expect from you:
We have a big interest in our courses and the spots fill up quickly. Therefore we have a “first come, first serve” principle with an application deadline each month. This means that the earlier you book your place, the greater your chances are of joining the team and joining us in the snow!
Further information about course dates and prices can be found below, where you can also hit the button to apply now.
- Rich Wright, Ski School Director Sommet et Neige
4 week Level 1 ski instructor course
from €5.195
Nendaz, Switzerland
Job placement
August