Japan, or Japow to those who have experienced the unbelievable amounts of fluffy white powder, is relatively new to the snowsports world. It has since firmly established itself as one of the best places to ski on the planet.
Niseko is Japan’s number one ski area, a title which has been earned, not gifted. With 18m (yes, metres) of snowfall per season Niseko is a powder playground for passionate riders and where Japan has created a renown ski reputation from.
However there are many other incredible ski destinations in Japan from the larger well know resorts around Hokkaido to those in Hakuba, the likes of Appi Kogen as well as smaller but highly popular resorts in the Fukushima area. If you are looking for an incredible winter experience with access to a fascinating culture, amazing terrain and snowfall as well as a superb ski school experience there is no better place to spend a season than in Japan.
Niseko is the largest ski resort in Japan and one that most will have heard of first, but this just one of the amazing locations that you could be spending a season as an ski instructor. We have teamed up with ski schools across Japan to secure full season jobs and bring you our Japan Ski Internship.
The Japan Ski Instructor Internship from Ski Instructor Academy is extremely comprehensive, yet very affordable. Our courses are ideal to give you the confidence and the practical experience needed to be a professional within the ski instructor industry. You will perform at your best, with an enviable amount of knowledge and understanding of the snowsports industry.
There are two routes for you to choose from with our internship, both amazing and both offering a season in Japan. The choice is yours, but of course we’re happy to help you choose. Both options will be conducted over two countries, Austria and Japan and will equip you with the snow surety needed pre-season. This course will build the skills and confidence required on and off snow, turning you into a professional ski instructor ready in time for the Winter season.
Option A (WSSV): A 5-week Austrian WSSV L1&2 (Anwärter) course in Austria followed with a season teaching in Japan.
Option B (NZSIA): A 4-week NZSIA L1 course in Austria combined with a 5 day ski school readiness camp in Japan where you will be further trained in ski school procedures, additional coaching in Childrens Teaching. This is followed with a season teaching in Japan.
Once you have qualified you will be primed to put your new skills to the test and will jet off to spend the full season as a paid instructor in one of the best ski schools in the Far East. This awesome adventure will allow you to experience two world class resorts and cultures in just one season!
Get in touch to start your SIA adventure and find out more about our all inclusive ski instructor courses in Japan. Alternatively, we also offer exceptional snowboard instructor courses and internships.
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Ski Instructor Academy offers courses of exceptional value. Our all inclusive ski instructor courses in Japan are fully comprehensive and quality filled programs — this is truly, the very best in the industry!
** Course choice dependent
THE SIA JOB GUARANTEE
The possibility of employment can only exist if the candidate has successfully completed the SIA training program, passed the ski exams and completed all modules.
In order to be eligible for employment considerations after the completion of the program at the ski school, individuals must have the legal right to work in Japan or have a valid work visa / working holiday visa. Please refer to our Visa Guide for more details on the work permit you should apply for (if required).
If applicable, candidates looking for employment opportunities may be required to undergo an interview process for instructor positions with the Ski School.
Whilst extremely rare, should your attitude or ability be a cause of concern to the public, your colleagues or yourself, SIA reserves the right to withdraw any job offer. No refunds will be offered in such circumstances.
Requirements
The competition is fierce so you need to make sure you meet all the requirements set to qualify.
- It would be beneficial (but not essential) for Students to have previous experience working with children or adults in a coaching or teaching environment
- Student must be at an intermediate level — able to link turns on red runs
- You must be eligible to apply for a Japan Working Holiday Visa
- You may be required to attend a phone / video interview
Accomodation
You will be staying in a modern, clean and comfortable self-catered apartment with your new friends on the program. It gives a great seasonnaire experience as an instructor – one that you will hopefully go on to replicate for many years!
Best of all? It’s right in the centre of town! You will live completely among all the shops and bars for the ultimate seasonal experience – we are the closest of any other provider in town.
**Single supplements may be possible, subject to availability – an upgrade charge would apply.
Minus the time I fought and defeated the Amazonian gorilla king this is definitely the best thing I’ve ever done!”
In my opinion SIA is your only choice to become a ski instructor. For me, it was difficult to chose between all the different schools but I have never regretted the decision to choose SIA. The course was very well planned, organised and worth every dollar I paid for it.
Absolutely life changing! When I first arrived I was quite unsure of what to expect, coming from a small town in the UK and feeling really nervous. The course exceeded anything I could of ever dreamed of; meeting what are now my best friends and spending 3 months living the ski dream!
The coaches and examiners are second to none, offering the best advice and guidance (special shout outs to Jamie, Anne and Martin!) And to top it all off, I am now a Landes 1 Lehrer! If you are looking to be a ski instructor, choose SIA!
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