Ski Instructor Internship

Fast-track your way into the ski industry with this season-long internship in one of Canada’s most iconic mountain towns. Exclusive to Nonstop, this program blends pro coaching, qualifications, a guaranteed instructor job, and a full winter living in Fernie — all wrapped into one epic experience.

It kicks off with a 3-week Nonstop course designed to prep you for your CSIA Level 1. You’ll train with our experienced coaches, dialling in your technique and teaching skills on Fernie’s world-class terrain. Once qualified, you’ll join the Fernie Snow School as a rookie instructor — teaching real lessons, building your confidence, and getting valuable on-the-job experience.

Expect a typical week to feature several days of paid work, plus plenty of time to freeride the steeps, trees, and bowls Fernie is known for. And your progression doesn’t stop once you start working, with 6 dedicated Level 2 training days running through season. These focused Nonstop sessions keep your development moving while you’re teaching — a unique feature of the program that helps bridge the gap between Level 1 certification and the next step in your instructor pathway.

Alongside this, you’ll benefit from the Fernie Snow School’s in-house training and mentorship, while staying plugged into the Nonstop community with access to our MORE program — a curated series of epic local adventures and away days designed to make your days off count.

We’ll set you up with a home base in Fernie’s down-to-earth town, a crew of like-minded skiers, and the structure to thrive in your first season as an instructor. This internship is designed for strong skiers with a Canadian working holiday visa, and includes a friendly interview process with Nonstop and the Snow School Director.

This is the ultimate way to launch your instructing career — with powder days, paychecks, and progression all built in.