Pack your fat skis - Kiroro resort gets more snow than almost any other ski resort on Earth, and epic tree glades to enjoy it all - so you will be getting your powder fix here! Positioned well North in Japan’s famous Hokkaido island area this location is away from the hustle and bustle of Niseko, but also close enough to join in whenever you need to!
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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* 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.
If you like the idea of untracked powder, the opportunity to join a snow school with a family feel and opportunities to improve your backcountry skills, then this is for you. Given the resort is a little more isolated than Niseko life here is more about the pow than the party. However, there will be a great laid back social vibe and plenty of variety for everyone.
Once certified you will be giving mainly adult group lessons, as well as private lessons for all ages. The ski school also offers guiding services so there will be opportunities for new instructor staff to learn further skills in this area and also shadow this side of the operation.
Staff are accommodated a short 5 minute drive from the lifts in a new building. You will be sharing with between 1 – 3 others in dorm style rooms, with bathroom facilities and shared kitchens. There is also large warm communal areas and a waxing room for ski tech work.
Transport options are available and staff are required to bring international driving permits. There will also be a staff bus will run to and from mountain, and weekly shopping trips to Kutchan or Otaru. Meal options and discounts are also available for staff close to accommodation.
Our Ski Instructor Internship Program at Kiroro 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 is internationally renowned for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards. The NZSIA is 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.