Turn Your Passion for Riding Into a Career
If fresh snow gets you more fired up than anything indoors ever could, becoming a snowboard instructor is a path worth chasing. It’s a chance to turn your passion into something real - and the best part is, getting qualified is far more achievable (and far more rewarding) than most people expect.
With the right training and support, you can go from dedicated rider to certified instructor and be teaching your own crew of students - all in one unforgettable season.
At EA Ski and Snowboard Training, we offer one of the fastest and most supported pathways into the snowsports industry. Our programs are built for intermediate snowboarders who want to level up, combining world-class coaching with internationally recognised certifications that open doors to ski schools in some of the most snow-stacked locations on the planet.
For a bigger-picture look at the full pathway, check out:
🔗 How to Become a Snowboard Instructor
Step 1: Join a Training Program That Prepares You for Everything
The fastest (and most enjoyable) path to certification is enrolling in a snowboard instructor training course. These programs are designed to help you:
- Improve your riding
- Learn how to teach
- Understand safety + movement analysis
- Prepare for your Level 1 exam
- Step into your first paid instructor job
You’ll train with world class coaches who’ve been in the industry for years and know exactly how to help you pass.
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How to Get a Snowboard Instructor Qualification: Train, Certify and Land Your Dream Job in One Epic Season
The process is straightforward and packed with progression. You’ll start by choosing from over 30 top resorts across Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the USA. Once enrolled, you’ll dive into intensive on-snow training led by our experienced instructors who know what it takes to succeed.
Through EA’s snowboard instructor internship programs, you’ll work toward achieving your Level 1 or Level 2 certification with leading bodies like NZSIA, CSIA, and BASI. From carving smooth, controlled turns to teaching real clients, you will build the skills and confidence to rock the instructor jacket with pride.
What makes EA Ski and Snowboard Training stand out is our all-in-one approach. You’ll not only get high-quality training, but also a guaranteed job offer, season-long accommodation, lift passes, and full help with visas, gear, and travel. Its the complete pathway — everything you need to go from passionate snowboarder to paid instructor in one epic season for the books. From day one your backed by a global community of instructors, coaches, and alumni who live and breathe snowboarding.
See What a Season Looks Like:
Watch this quick video for a glimpse of snowboard instructing with EA Ski and Snowboard Training:
Whether you’re on a gap year, craving a career reset, searching for a fresh start, or chasing winter from one hemisphere to the next, EA Ski and Snowboard Training gives you a solid launchpad to start strong and keep levelling up.
The mountain lifestyle is something special — riding everyday, pushing yourself on snow, meeting new people, immersing yourself in new cultures, and collecting the kind of stories you’ll be telling for years.
Real Stories From Snowboard Instructors Who Did It
Get inspired by riders who turned their passion into a profession:
- Chasing Winter: Ash – Inspiring Snowboard Instructor Journey
- How Emily Became a Certified Level 2 Snowboard Instructor in One Season
- My Experience: Tom – Becoming a Snowboard Instructor in Niseko, Japan
These stories reveal what an instructor season is truly like - the progression, the friendships, the powder days, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.
Ready to Qualify as a Snowboard Instructor?
See if you qualify HERE
Why EA Ski and Snowboard Training?
EA Ski and Snowboard Training is the world's largest and most reputable ski and snowboard instructor communities. Besides being one of the world's largest snowboard instructor communities, the unique opportunity to offer a job placement. This means that, as long as you pass the exam, we can guarantee a job offer at a ski school.
“So become a ski or snowboard instructor with us! Get training + qualifications + job offer – all in one season with EA Ski and Snowboard Training”
We awaken the spirit of freedom and adventure by connecting skiers and boarders around the world with epic jobs at some of the most snow-laden ski schools in the World. EA is a community of like-minded souls that have a passion for the mountain lifestyle. The perfect slope. Ultimate Freedom.
