Norway is a favorite destination for Danish skiers, and it’s easy to see why. The Norwegian mountains offer varied skiing for all levels, a cozy cabin culture, long winters with great snow reliability, and not least, breathtaking natural experiences – who wouldn’t dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Now, you have the chance to experience the Norwegian winter up close with Snowminds and become a ski instructor in Geilo, Myrkdalen, or Skeikampen with our Level 1 and 2 ski instructor course.
Our ski instructor courses in Norway usually start at the end of November. Once you have completed and passed Level 1, you’ll be ready to start your first season as a ski instructor at a local ski school in Geilo, Myrkdalen, or Skeikampen. Later in the season, you will complete a Level 2 course and take your skills to new heights! During the season and with Level 2, you will gain valuable experience teaching skiers of different levels, while also becoming part of a unique community with other instructors. With solid training and an entire season in the snow, an unforgettable experience in the beautiful Norwegian mountains awaits!
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When you become a ski instructor in Norway, you’ll quickly experience the unique sense of community that develops among seasonal workers. Norwegian ski schools typically have a core team of instructors, which expands during the peak season, and you’ll soon become part of a close-knit team. There is a strong passion for skiing, and many hours are spent on the slopes, both during work hours and in your free time, where ski tours and skiing with colleagues become a natural part of everyday life. In addition to instructors, you’ll also meet seasonal workers from restaurants, lifts, ski rentals, hotels, and bars, all contributing to a cozy and social environment of “seasoners.”
As a ski instructor, you will typically live with your colleagues in the ski school’s staff accommodation. The standard and layout can vary from place to place, but you will often share an apartment or cabin with other instructors, where the kitchen, bathroom, and living room are shared. The ski school provides your uniform and regularly holds training sessions and “clinics” to develop your teaching and skiing skills. Many ski schools also have a staff room where you can store equipment, eat lunch, attend meetings, or simply relax between lessons. The starting wage is typically around 150 NOK per hour.
The season is characterized by busy times during Christmas and New Year’s, the winter holidays in February, and Easter week, while January and March tend to be quieter. During these quieter periods, you’ll have the chance to improve your skiing or go on excursions. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, with commitment, responsibility, and professionalism being key values – both within the ski school and in your interactions with guests and other employees in the area.
With us, you get “the full Snowminds experience” for your winter season as a ski instructor. Our experienced team, all of whom are former ski instructors, will support you from the start and guide you throughout your ski instructor training and ski season, where we help you secure a position at a local ski school in Norway. Our top professional training and education partners ensure you receive the best possible training and ski instructor certification. This training has enabled 100% of our instructors to secure jobs after completing their Snowminds course since we began in 2012!
You can look forward to the following:
What is Not Included?
- Andreas, Snowminds instructor
The following program is an example from our ski instructor course in Norway. It is for guidance only, but it gives you an idea of what a course might look like. Please be aware that our course program may change at short notice due to weather, wind, and other planning considerations:
When you participate in one of our ski instructor courses in Norway, the content and price vary from course to course. In each case, we have tried to create the ideal course experience in collaboration with the local ski school. You can read more about the details of each course below.
We offer several different ski instructor courses in Norway, which vary in length and content. You can read more about them below and later choose your preference when applying for a spot. Please note that you are not guaranteed a place until you have had an interview with us and received a final written confirmation.
The travel dates below are examples and may vary from season to season.
Level 1 Ski Instructor Course in Kvitfjell (with an option for Level 2, Scandinavian language required)
Level 1+2 Ski Instructor Course in Skeikampen
Level 1+2 Ski Instructor Course in Myrkdalen (Scandinavian language required)
Level 1+2 Ski Instructor Course in Geilo (Scandinavian language required)
At Snowminds, we take pride in selecting and training motivated, passionate, and approachable candidates for ski instructor roles. Your skiing level is not the most important factor, as our ski instructor courses provide optimal ski training before the ski instructor exam, so you can fulfill your dream of spending a winter as a ski instructor in Norway! The most important thing is that you are positive, eager to develop, and ready to work hard for a life-changing experience with the Snowminds Team.
In general, we expect that you:
Once you have submitted your application, we will invite you to an interview where we will discuss your qualifications, our different ski instructor courses, and your opportunities to become a ski instructor in Norway. Shortly after the interview, we will inform you whether we can offer you a spot on the Snowminds team. Afterward, we will match you with a ski school, where you will usually attend a further interview to finalize your placement.
We receive great interest in our ski instructor courses in Norway, and we operate on a “first come, first served” basis, with application deadlines around every month. This means that the earlier you apply, the higher your chance of joining the team and becoming a ski instructor in Norway.
You can read more about our various ski instructor courses in Norway below, where you will also find prices and approximate departure dates. You are very welcome to choose a priority, but please be aware that you are not guaranteed a spot at a specific ski instructor course or ski school until you have attended an interview and received final confirmation from us. You can apply via our application form in the top menu.
Level 1 + 2 ski instructor course in Norway
From EUR 4.595
Norway