Verbier is the heart of the ski area, and the most well known Swiss resort as a firm favorite amongst the royals and the rich and famous. It is also Switzerland’s liveliest resort with a reputation for its animated après ski and nightlife and renowned for its fantastic range of pistes as well as off-piste skiing.
There is a good reason Verbier has hosted the final of the Freeride World Tour for more than the past decade! Verbier has an international vibe and it is not uncommon to run into a pro skier or two throughout the day. The fact that so many pro skiers choose Verbier as their home base, speaks for itself!
All the more reason for us to be proud to present a unique winter season experience, a fully English spoken level 1 and 2 ski instructor training program in Verbier.
NOTE: The same course is also offered for snowboarders. Click here for more information!
Our extensive 10 week level 1+2 ski instructor course in Verbier is one of the absolute best ways to experience the season life and set yourself up for work in a future season!
As a part of the course, you will receive a full season lift pass, accommodation for the duration of the course, 170+ hrs of training, shadowing hours, a fitness program and much more. The training consists of both the Technical and Teaching elements required for the Level 1 and Level 2 exam. Alongside these elements, you will also enjoy Off Piste/Mountain Safety training, ski/ snowboard tuning clinics and have the opportunity to visit other resorts around Switzerland.
In order to attend and pass the course, we recommend 3-4 weeks of skiing experience, comfortable skiing on red slopes.
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 just under 90 days and still getting the full instructor experience!
Our former Snowminders all stated, you must go down the Piste de L’Ours which hosted a number of downhill World Cup championships and if you want to find the perfect spot for a photo then head up to the Mont Fort glacier. Depending on the conditions, it’s either buried under a layer of powdery snow or covered in well-shaped bumps. Those in a more pensive mood can simply enjoy the panorama, or, accompanied by a mountain guide, can tackle one of the Backside Mont-Fort routes on skis.
Due to the proximity and good connection between the neighboring resorts La Tzoumaz and Nendaz, Snowminders can easily visit each other and spend a day on skis together!
During the course, you will be accommodated with a group of fellow Snowminders in a shared house with kitchen facilities. The instructors typically meet up at a few local spots in the resort and on days off there are often a few of them exploring the resort together.
We’ve created a holistic winter experience from January to March, where you will become a certified ski or snowboard instructor. With this course package, you can look forward to the following benefits.
What’s included?
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!
* There is a 300 CHF surcharge on the lift ticket for people who are 24 years or older and/or a 300 CHF surcharge for people signed up later than November 20th on the year of departure. Please check for specific information when booking.
** Possible work requires that you are eligible to work in Switzerland. You can read more here, if you are eligible to work in Switzerland.
*** We are happy to assist with recommendations for booking airline tickets and airport transfers to your final destination. Please reach out to us ANYTIME if you are interested.
The course runs from mid-January till late March. This enables you to get the best of the winter season and potentially work a little in February.
If you are more interested in work opportunities during the season we would recommend our full season level 1+2 course in Verbier. If you are not an EU passport holder or not 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 instructor experience!
Example of course schedule:
*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.
To join the course we expect from you:
There is a lot of interest in the course and the places fill up quickly. We only have a minimum of spots on this course, which is the reason we use a “first come, first served” arrangement. This means that the sooner you can reach us, the greater the chance that there is still a spot available for you on the course.
You can sign up via the link here
Required safety equipment
Recommended Protective Equipment
Please note: Choosing the correct ski equipment for your first season can be challenging. If you need any advice, help or recommendations, please reach out to our team as soon as possible, so we can make sure you arrive as prepared as possible to your winter experience. This is crucial for your experience to succeed.
Ski Equipment
Rental options
Final notes: Skiing equipment preferences are highly personal. The recommendations here are specific to the System you will be training in and for Verbier in general. Please come prepared. If you have equipment you really like, show up with it and you can evaluate with the ski school during the first few days of the course.
This course is run together with the Verbier-based ski school, Apex Verbier.
Instructor training is at the heart of Apex Verbier Ski School. Apex have over 50 years experience in the industry and teaching across the world! Apex is a small team of passionate ski instructors, with vast experience ski teaching in Verbier and the surrounding 4 Valleys area.
Apex Verbier Ski School strive to make the most out of your day on the mountain, improve your skills – and have fun!
10 week level 1 + 2 ski instructor course in Verbier
from 8,795€
Verbier, Switzerland