Ski Instructor Courses With Job In Zermatt, Switzerland at Connect Snowsports

Ski Resort: Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn, Switzerland

Course Details

Ski Instructor Internship - Switzerland 2022/2023

Course Details

6 or 10 week BASI Level 1 and 2 Ski Instructor Course + Guaranteed Job*

Improve your skiing whilst gaining instructor qualifications with our immersive 10 week BASI 1 & 2 course in Zermatt, with the opportunity to put your new qualifications in to practice and work as an instructor once your course is completed. You will be surrounded by other like-minded people living and working in Zermatt.

Our 10-week BASI 1 and 2 ski instructor course is ideal for those looking for a way to spend a season training and living in the Swiss Alps. Whether you are on a career break, looking to improve your skiing or thinking about ski instructor as a new career, we can help you achieve your goals.

On successful completion of your exams, you will have the opportunity to work within a school to put your new qualifications to use. Because this is an internship opportunity with a potential job offer upon succesful completion of your exams, you will be interviewed during the application process to make sure you are the right candidate for this program. There is also the option to book the training-only package if you do not wish to teach skiing after the 10 week course.

We are looking for applicants who:

Are at least an intermediate skier, comfortable skiing on red and black runs
Are passionate about skiing
Are open to learning and developing
Want to live in a mountain resort
Will be 18 years of age
Are looking for a life changing experience

Included in the course:

Up to 300 hours of on-snow coaching
Zermatt Lift pass for the season
Coaching from BASI Trainers and Fully Certified Instructors
Apartment accommodation for the duration of the course with the option to extend until the end of the winter.
Weekly social events
Off-piste training with Mountain Guide
Off-snow theory sessions and video analysis
Race Training in GS Gates
Avalanche and Mountain Safety Training
Training day with a Freestyle Coach
Weekly Personal Fitness training
Weekly German Lessons (A1 or A2)
Ski service facilities and training sessions
Two day First Aid Course
BASI membership and resources
BASI Level 1 and Level 2 Exams
BASI Child Protection Module
Ski School Shadowing and Snowsports School Experience
CV advice
Career and Recruitment advice pre- and during the course
Mentoring from Experienced Male and Female Instructors
Discounts on ski equipment and ski servicing

Teaching Opportunities

You will be provided with the opportunity to interview to teach for Connect Snowsports Ski and Snowboard School, subject to interview, successful completion of the course and work permit.

Teaching will begin in February half term and end after the Easter holidays. Teaching can range from between 4 – 10 weeks of work, depending on your schedule and ski school requirements.

By joining the team here in Zermatt you are able to teach, train and take exams all in the same resort. You are able to work as you train, gaining the valuable experience required to help mould you into a well-rounded, successful ski instructor.

You will be mentored through your own individual development and action plan. In addition to this, you will be surrounded by professional instructor who are pushing each other on and encouraging each other, many of whom have recently been through the BASI exams.

*Subject to successful interview and Level 2 Exam

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