Frontier Hakuba Instructor Courses - Ski Resort Destination.

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Frontier Hakuba

Frontier snow school in Hakuba is a fantastic location, offering staff accommodation and huge annual snowfall.

Frontier operate exclusively out of Norikura and Cortina Resorts in the Hakuba Valley. Hakuba is famous in Japan and around the World for great skiing and boasts some of the best resorts and snow in the country. For more than 70 years this area has been providing skiers, snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts the ideal conditions for enjoying an epic winter experience.

Norikura and Cortina are positioned to the North of the Hakuba Valley.

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Frontier Hakuba

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Ski Internship

Serious about becoming a ski instructor? Train, qualify & work all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand or the USA.

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Pre-Course

Guaranteed Paid Job Offer
Course Prep & Advice
Visa Planning & Support
Welcome Pack & Schedule
Online login area with live updates and group chat

City Orientation*

Airport Meet & Greet
Hotel Transfer
Sightseeing
One / Two Nights Accommodation
Bank Accounts, Tax Numbers, Sim Cards, etc.
Evening Meal, Breakfast & Social Event

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Note:
* Please be aware that the City Orientations are an extra cost for the Internships. There is no City Orientation option available for Queenstown (NZ), Imagine Niseko (Japan), Niseko Village (Japan), Niseko GoSnow (Japan) & Rusutsu (Japan).

Arrival - At Resort

Meet & Greet
Full Season Program Manager
Ski Area Orientation
Shared Accommodation*
Equipment Advice & Deals
Social Events

Note:
* Accommodation differs from resort to resort, please speak with our team to check on this for your preferred resort. Usually accommodation is covered until the end of the level 1 exam with an option to remain at your own cost for the remainder of the season.

Training - At Resort

Level 1 Training
Level 1 Exam Fees
Digital Training Manuals
Association Membership
Lift Pass
Social Events

Rest Of Season - At Resort

Employee Induction
Start Work
Instructor Uniform
Resort Employee Season Pass
Additional Benefits

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What it's like working at

What it's like training in

Frontier Hakuba

As Frontier is based out of Norikura and Cortina resorts this is where their instructors spend most of their time. Good quality staff accommodation and a mature professional team are reasons both staff and clients want to return.

Located four hours from Tokyo by train, the Hakuba area offers over 200 trails and receives an average snowfall of 14 metres each season. There are 11 resorts in this area for you to explore in the area.

If you are over 19, with good life experience, and want to join a small mature instructor team then this could be the place for you. Experiencing Japanese culture and snow should be at the top of your list of goals.

Accommodation

During level 1 training and exam

This part of your program is held at Karuizawa which is nearby to Hakuba but guarantees early season snow. After an orientation in Tokyo you will transfer to Hostel style accommodation here.

Karuizawa

The accommodation is dorm style (bunk beds, likely 4 to a room), with use of communal common room, bathrooms, and onsens. There are also communal washers/dryers available. 
Compulsory meal plan - this will be invoiced prior to the season start. 
The accommodation at Karuizawa requires a mandatory meal plan for all participants, which falls outside of our course inclusions. This is due to the accommodation having a commercial kitchen and lacking self-catering facilities.
The meal plan includes breakfast and dinner for each day you are in Karuizawa, from arrival through to when you depart to transfer to your placement resort after the level 1 exam. Meals will be a range of healthy options, and you can expect a continental style breakfast with some Japanese elements. Dinners will be traditional Japanese - eg miso, rice, vegetarian option, pork, fish, chicken. 
This is a real bonus during the training period as it means you don't need to worry about prepping meals during your training/exam period, allowing you to focus on other things and enjoy communal meals together with your group each day!
Transport to training days and exams is provided.

‍While working

One successful on your level 1 exam you will transfer to Hakuba Frontier. Here interns typically stay in staff accommodation close to the Ski School. Rooms are shared with at least 1 other, plus there are common areas, dry room, laundry and lobby. Internet Wi-Fi is provided.

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

Program Manager

EA Ski and Snowboard Training want you to have the best winter ski season possible in Hakuba, Japan. We have a program manager on the ground, who is easily contacted and there to offer advice and support at all times. Not only are they familiar with Hakuba itself, but they will also be a familiar face to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.

Certification Overview

Our Ski Instructor Internship Course Program at Frontier allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance). The NZSIA is a well-established, educational body that are internationally renowned for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards. They are both internationally recognised as a well-established, professional provider and has a reputation for high-quality and knowledge. NZSIA instructors can competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can take you anywhere.