Ski Instructor Course Prerequisites

Level 1 & 2 Prerequisites

You must be able to enter New Zealand on a visitor visa and have a return flight (unless your visa states otherwise or you are an Australian/New Zealand permanent resident).
You must be a confident and competent skier, able to ski the whole mountain linking parallel turns on blue, red and black runs. Our recommendation is you have a minimum of 6 weeks of ski experience to feel comfortable to ski anywhere at the beginning of training. It is important you are willing to learn how to ski bumps, steeps and powder. If you are unsure if your level is adequate, please talk to us when you are thinking about booking onto the course.
Important to be fit and healthy to make the most out of the course. We will do some light fitness training on the course and can make suggestions on a pre-season training programme.
Minimum age 18 years old, we will consider 16-17 year olds on a case by case basis.
You need to speak English at a conversational level, this is important for you to understand our training and also to be able to teach skiing in during your Level 1/2 exams.

You must have obtained your BASI Level 2 Ski Instructor Qualification or equivalent to join our Level 3 Work and Train programme.
If you are wanting to work you must hold a current New Zealand Working Holiday Visa or already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
You will have to complete an online interview with NZSki. We will guide you through this, setting you up for success.
Important to be fit and healthy to make the most out of the course. We will do some light fitness training on the course and can make suggestions on a pre-season training programme.
Minimum age 18 years old
You need to speak English at a conversational level, this is important for you to understand our training and also to be able to teach skiing whilst working at NZSki.