
Become a Coach With Us
Instructor Training Programmes
Train To Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor with Us.
If you’ve been a skier or snowboarder for quite some time, why not come and train with us towards your Level 1 or above Ski or Snowboard instructing qualifications, and even better, have an opportunity to interview for a role on our team!
Your Ability
You’ll be an advanced skier or rider, confident in all mountain terrain and conditions. Our Snowsports crew are an important part of our mountain team, delivering unforgettable experiences every day for our guests.
Opportunity to Join Our Team
After our Rookie Instructor Training Programme, you will be prepared to take your Level 1 NZSIA Ski or SBINZ Snowboard certification exam and be guided to the most appropriate exam date to focus on.
On successful completion* of the Rookie Instructor Training Programme in either Queenstown or Canterbury, you will be offered the opportunity to interview for a full-time or part-time seasonal position with one of our Queenstown or Mt Hutt Snowsports Schools as an Instructor.
This may be before completing your Level 1 exam. To find out more and register click on the links below!
*Please note that successful completion means performing to the expected level required for a Rookie/Level 1 instructor
Please note that the two programme options (Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown, or Mt Hutt in Canterbury) are the same, please apply to just one location, either Queenstown or Canterbury.

Queenstown Rookie Instructor Training Programme
For NZ ResidentsKickstart your career in snowsports with the NZSki Rookie Instructor Training Programme - a 12-day intensive programme including onboarding, designed to transform skiers and riders passionate about being in the snow into skilled instructors. Delivered by some of the best in class NZSIA and SBINZ trainers and examiners, this course combines on-snow coaching with indoor technical sessions to ensure you’re prepared to deliver the best guest lesson experiences possible, with confidence. For those successful on completion of the programme, this becomes one of the only direct pathways to a seasonal position on the Queenstown Snowsports team based at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

WHAKATIPU HIGH SCHOOL ROOKIE INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMME
Get ready for a unique opportunity to launch your career in snowsports! This 6-day intensive programme is designed exclusively for Whakatipu High School students aiming to join the Queenstown Snowsports team for the July school holidays, with the potential to advance to Level 1 Instructor certification after the holidays. This course provides targeted training to boost performance and prepare students for professional work on the mountain.

MT HUTT ROOKIE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME
A 6-day performance ski or snowboard programme to prepare students for the opportunity to work with Mt Hutt Snowsports following July School Holidays.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING NZSIA
Levels 1, 2 & 3A step ahead of the rest, NZSki’s Performance Academy operates New Zealand’s highest quality Instructor Training Programmes preparing you for success in NZSIA and SBINZ certification courses. Experience top quality training with everything you need to achieve success in your NZSIA (Ski) or SBINZ (Snowboard) Level 1, 2 or 3 exams! These dual mountain courses operate at both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables,
Includes:
On mountain equipment storage for the duration of the training programme
Access to Performance Academy/3 Peak Season Pass at our Super Earlybird rate of NZ $1045
Fulltime training commencing June 24 and finishing with NZSIA or SBINZ certification exams in August/September 2024.
If required, transport to Coronet Peak or The Remarkables available at season pass holder rates once registered for the programme.
Assistance joining NZSIA as a member and signing up for your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1, 2, or Level 3 exams.
All NZSIA/SBINZ exams are an external (additional) cost to NZSki instructor training programmes and delivered by an external provider (NZSIA).Programmes: 2025 Coming Soon
Level 1
12 Days
$2,880Level 2
12 Days
$2,880Level 1/2 BASI
24 Days
$6,480Level 3 BASI
28 Days
$7,560Level 3
12 Days
$2,940
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING NZSIA
5 Day Camp: $1,400Our 5-day Instructor Training Camps are tailored to prepare participants for upcoming exams for levels 2, 3 and 4 (Trainer) certification and led by our world-class trainers and