Ski & Snowboard Instructor Qualifications

So you’re thinking about turning your passion into a career, or looking to get your skills certified so you have the option of getting paid to do what you love... exciting times ahead! Choosing where to qualify as a ski or snowboard instructor is a huge decision; this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purely focus on developing your skiing or snowboarding whilst setting yourself up for future success in the industry.

On Nonstop’s courses you are able to qualify within some of the world’s most highly-regarded ski and snowboard instructor systems:

Canada's CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance)
Canada’s CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors)
New Zealand’s NZSIA (New Zealand Snowsports Instructors’ Alliance)
New Zeaand's SINZ (Snowboard Instruction New Zealand)

There are four certification levels that you can work towards throughout your career (Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4) as well as numerous other qualifications you can attain, such as Freestyle and Race Coach certifications.

As well as these, we also offer an opportunity to train towards entry into the French system, which is extremely tough but can be very rewarding. Find out more about all the qualifications we offer at the links below...

SKI INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS

AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTRUCTING

On Nonstop's Canadian ski instructor courses we offer CSIA Levels 1 and 2 as well as Freestyle and Race Coaching qualifications. You can also train in the southern hemisphere and gain the globally respected NZSIA Levels 1 and 2.

On our Canadian snowboard instructor courses we offer world renowned CASI Level 1 and 2 qualifications, as well as Park Instructor Level 1. You can also train in New Zealand towards the internationally recognised SBINZ Levels 1 and 2.

If you’re more interested in progressing your all-mountain skills than becoming an instructor we offer an All Mountain Pro (AMP) qualification. Perfect if you still want to structure your season and have something to work towards.