International Ski Instructor Training

So, you’re keen for a change? Whether you’re yearning for a career change or a new life challenge, training to become a ski or snowboard instructor is a great chance to improve technique while experiencing life in a ski resort.

With a variety of course options from several different ski instructor associations, we know we have an instructor training course that will fit your ability and timeframe - and if not, we can always customise one to suit!

Check them out below!

“Great skiing, made easy.”

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DATES & PRICES 2024

  • 8 Week Instructor Training Course Level 1 & Level 2

    Rookies “Best Instructor New Hire” course

    Our most intensive level 1 & 2 instructor training course. To give you the best chance of success, it’s suited for the more confident skier, with just 6 in a group, you get max attention from our exceptional Rookies training crew. We focus on developing strong skill fundamental’s and taking them into all mountain terrain and on Treble Cone that’s big time skiing. “Its all about your worst turn, being at the level 2 standard”

    Ask us about the option of NZSIA Children’s teaching certification level 1 and the great job opportunities with Rookies on successful completion of your Course - You will need to organise the appropriate working Visa if wanting to work as a instructor in the Northern winter.

    Rookie Academy has great International qualification options of BASI, CSIA, PSIA and DAPSI.

    For training only - please check out Rookies Camps options.

    Please tick the box on the booking form for your choice of alliance.

    DATES 2024
    8 Week L1 & L2 Course:
    Orientation date - Sun 21st July
    Training dates - 22nd July to 13th September
    (Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)

    PRICING
    • Package - NZ$14,300
    (Price Includes: Training, Exam, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week)

    Accommodation Add-on - *from NZ$5,300
    Accommodation dates - check in on Sat 20th July and check out on Sat 14th September

    (*shared room)

    Follow this link to find your own accommodation

    PREREQUISITES
    Can ski on most blue runs (basic parallel skier and above)

    Note:
    Minimum 4 people per group

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  • 5 Week Instructor Training Courses Level 2 or Level 3

    Rookie Academy's “Power” courses

    Both the Level 2 and especially the Level 3 are tough exams, so you’ll need to be working extra hard with our awesome Rookies trainers to achieve ownership of your Level 2 or Level 3 skills, with no more than 6 in a group… it’s the best chance to achieve your goal.

    Rookie Academy’s great International Level 2 exam options, of BASI, CSIA, PSIA and DAPSI.
    For training only option, please refer to
    3 Week Instructor Camp.

    Rookie Academy’s International Level 3 exam options of BASI and CSIA.


    For training only option, please refer to     Elite Camp.

    Please tick the box on the booking form for your choice of alliance.



    DATES 2024
    5 Week Level 3 Course:
    Orientation date - Sun 28th July
    Training dates - 29th July to 30th August
    (Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)


    5 Week Level 2 Course:
    Orientation date - Sun 11th August
    Training dates - 12th August to 13th September
    (Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)

    PRICING
    • Package - NZ$11,800
    (Price includes: Training, Exam, Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week)

    • Training and Exam only - NZ$8,600
    (Price includes: Training and Exam only)


    Accommodation Add-on - *from NZ$3,500
    Accommodation dates
    Level 3 course - check in on Sat 27th July and check out on Sat 31st August

    Level 2 course - check in on Sat 10th August and check out on Sat 14th September

    (*shared room)

    Follow this link to find your own accommodation

    PREREQUISITES
    For Level 2 course - Minimum of a Level 1 qualification with recognised alliance

    For level 3 course - Level 2 qualification of recognised allianace

    Note:
    Minimum 4 people per group

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  • 3 Week Instructor Training Course Level 1

    Rookie Academy Introduction course

    We know this is the perfect duration of time, our talented Rookies Trainers can develop you into a good skier and teacher before the Level 1 exam. It will certainly help to be a strong intermediate skier (Basic parallel) - It’s our Trainers goal, too… Even on your worst day, you will have the skiing and teaching skills to pass the Level 1 exam.

    Rookie Academy’s International level 1 exam options of BASI, CSIA and PSIA.

    For training only option, please check out Rookies Camps




    DATES     2024
    3 Week L1 Course:
    Orientation date - Sun 21st July
    Training dates - 22nd July to 9th August
    (Training is on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays)

    PRICING
    • Package - NZ$8,400
    (Price Include: Training, Exam (expect NZSIA), Dual Season Pass, Transport for 7 days a week)

    • Training and Exam only - NZ$5,400
    (Price includes: Training and Exam only)


    Accommodation Add-on - *from NZ$2,100
    Accommodation dates - check in on Sat 20th July and check out on Sat 10th August

    (*shared room)

    Follow this link to find your accommodation

    PREREQUISITES
    Can ski on most blue runs (basic parallel skier and above)



    Note:
    Minimum 4 people per group

    Book Now!
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What to expect on a Rookies course.

  • Inspirational learning environment.

    Safety, fun and achievement are the rules of the game - our trainers are the best in the business and are experts at creating a learning environment that will help you achieve your goals.

  • Skills based training.

    Building skills and versatility is the foundation of our ski & snowboard instructor courses. We help you create an understanding of what the ideal is, which in turn helps identify what skills need developing and lastly we tactically apply these skills to a given situation. This on-snow training is backed up with off snow clinics and technical analysis sessions.

  • Training 20+hrs a week.

    We train 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Each training day consists of a morning session, lunch break and an afternoon session. Mornings tend to have a more technical focus with the afternoons being more about mileage and using awesome terrain to challenge your skills.

  • Passion for teaching.

    At Rookies we’ve delivered over 29 years of superb ski training excellence and knowhow. Teaching is a skill you must master in its own right - any professional instructor must have a passion for teaching as much as they do for skiing or riding. At Rookies you will develop the essential skills required to become an inspirational instructor.

  • Self analysis.

    Through a greater knowledge of the ideal skiing or riding technique and learning theory, your increased understanding of the sport will help you analyze your own performance. You’ll be able to continue your own improvement long after your course.

  • The Rookies network.

    The Social aspect plays an important role in you getting the most out of your week, hanging out with passionate like-minded people just adds to the experience.

 

Check out one of our Rookies talk about his experience!

 
 

What you get with a Rookies course

  • Training 20+hrs a week

    with our top international Rookie trainers.

  • Weekly video analysis

    sessions of your skiing with our trainers.

  • Branded merchandise

    With every full time course you get branded apparel.

  • Shared accomodation (*optional)

    for the duration of your course/training with us.

  • Transport (*optional)

    is available from the accommodation we organise to Treble Cone and return, 7 days a week.

  • Dual Mountain Season Pass (*optional)

    for the duration of your course/training with us.