Big White

,

Canada

Train and become a ski or snowboard instructor at Big White Ski Resort. Known worldwide for its light, dry, champagne powder; Big White is an award-winning resort that offers a variety of terrain.
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2765
Skiable Terrain Acres
119
Runs
7.5m
Annual Snow Fall
574m
Vertical Drop

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Big White

Accommodation

Provided from arrival until you finish the level 1 exam.

Guaranteed job offer

Arranged prior to leaving home so you get experience and $$.

Level one training

World class coaching to improve your skills and get you ready for the exam.

Level two training

Further training towards this higher certification and standards.

Program manager

On hand 24/7 to help you settle in to your new winter home.

First aid training

Learn the skills necessary to help in an emergency.

Tell me about

Big White

Located in the heart of British Columbia, Big White is an award-winning resort and ski town that offers ski-in, ski-out accommodation.  

Big White receives 750cm of light, fluffy powder each year and is known for its deep powder bowls, wide-open glades and long groomed trails. The ski resort has more than 2,700 skiable acres suitable for even the most advanced skiers and powder hunters.

All up, Big White offers 118 runs, 5 alpine bowls, 1 massive terrain park, night skiing, and Canada's biggest tubing park. Big White offers an unforgettable winter experience.

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Overview

Message from former Big White Ski School Director, Josh Foster

“Hello and thank you for considering Big White Ski Resort and EA Ski and Snowboard as the starting point for your ski instructing career. We’re confident that this experience will provide the education, skills and memories that will last a lifetime...

...We only hire the best of the best so the training program here is second to none and we’ll custom tailor that daily training program to meet your goals and expectations as well a give you a leg up on working as a professional ski instructor. Join us this season, we look forward to showing you your new 7,355-acre office.”

Josh Foster, Former Big White Director of Snow Sports

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What it's like working at

Big White

Big White is only 45 minutes away from Kelowna, the third largest city in British Columbia offering shopping, restaurants, nightlife for you to enjoy in your free time. On a ski instructor internship at Big White, new instructors will work in the Kids Center, initially on a part time style contract as this fits in with your training demands and schedule as you work towards your dual certification or level 2 depending on course type. You can expect to be busy with work over the Christmas and New Year period with less work during the quieter weeks in January onwards. Your further training towards your dual certification or level 2 is designed to make the most of this period.

Accommodation

In recent years accommodation has been a private house rental located on Snow Pines Road, a short walk from the town centre and lifts. This property is large and houses everyone on our program which is a great social experience for all. Rates and locations may vary from time to time, and if they do we will endeavour to let you know at the earliest opportunity.  

  • The house is split between two separate units (upstairs/downstairs)
  • Rooms are twin or triple share
  • Bedding & towels are included
  • Lounge with cable TV
  • Kitchen facilities with all utensils included
  • Full Laundry facilities
  • Internet provided

If staying at Snow Pines Road; Prior to arrival, you will need to confirm that you would like to stay in the accommodation you are required to sign a lease for the whole season (roughly 5 months). You are then required to pay a security bond and an advanced rent payment which locks your accommodation in for the whole season.

*The above is an indicative based on last season and is subject to change based on availability and updates to pricing

Program Manager

Every season we have a resort representative at Big White who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. Not only are they familiar with Big White itself, but they also work for the ski school and will be a familiar face, ready to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.

Certification Overview

Our ski and snowboard internships and training courses at Big White Resort, Canada are run in conjunction with either the CSIA (Ski) or CASI (Snowboard).

Both the CSIA and CASI are internationally recognised snowsports associations and are the governing bodies for ski and snowboard instructor qualifications in Canada.

CASI and CSIA qualifications are highly regarded in the industry and a qualification with the Canadian system will build your technical understanding and allow you to effectively instruct skiing or snowboarding.

Remember that if you are taking a plus internship, the level 2 course fees are not included as not everyone chooses to sit these.

Courses Available At

Big White

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