Niseko Imagine is based at the Grand-Hirafu ski resort primarily, while some interns will work instead in Rusutsu. Hirafu is home to many hotels, restaurants, onsens and close by bars to enjoy an après ski session! Niseko is famous for its dry, light and consistent powder skiing and has a huge number of off-piste skiing and even a bit of gated backcountry riding! There are four resorts on Mt. Niseko-Annupuri that make up the wider Niseko ski resort. These are Grand-Hirafu, Hanazono, Annupuri Ski Area and Niseko Village. Each resort has plenty to offer and your season pass will give you access to all four of these fantastic resorts. Plus, if you're looking for new resort's to explore on your days off, Rusutsu, Niseko Moiwa, Kiroro and other awesome Japanese ski resorts are also only a stone's throw away for your day's off.
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.
Designed to fast track your instructor career. Train, qualify and work as a snowboard instructor all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan or New Zealand.
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.
Serious about becoming a ski instructor? Train, qualify & work all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand or the USA.
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.
Note:
First Aid Course not available in Japan.
Designed to fast track your instructor career. Train, qualify & work as a snowboard instructor all in one season. Work in Canada, Japan or New Zealand.
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.
Note:
First Aid Course not available in Japan.
Short on time? Improve your technical ability, gain ski instructor qualifications, travel the world and shred every day.
100kms from Sapporo, Niseko's main village is called Hirafu which sits at the base of the Grand-Hirafu ski resort. Hirafu is home to many hotels, restaurants, onsens, bars and forms the base for Niseko Imagine. There is plenty going on here and there is a great mix of traditional Japanese culture and great western comforts you'll recognise from back home. EA Ski & Snowboard training are the Japan experts with more Japanese locations than any other provider. The long-standing relationships with trainers, resorts and certification bodies make EA the best introduction to the snow industry. With over 10 years’ experience operating instructor internship programs and placing new instructors into employment, you will be introduced to industry experts and joining a community of passionate skiers and snowboarders.
Work at Niseko Imagine is focused on the holidays periods in December/early January, and February. During the low season weeks you will have time to freeride and enjoy Japan’s famous powder, with the opportunity to pick up additional work to supplement your teaching role due to Imagine’s fantastic local connections. If you’re looking for a balance of work while still having plenty of time to enjoy Japan’s famous powder, this is a great option for you. While most interns work in Niseko itself, working solely at Rusutsu is also a possibility – when discussing this program with us we’ll let you know about availability for both options.
Accommodation is included for the training/exam portion of the program and is usually provided within your seasonal staff accommodation, this can vary from year to year and has a few locations – some options are a short drive to Hirafu in the Niseko area, or within the busy town of Kutchan (where a lot of seasonal staff now choose to live). As part of your employment you are given shared vehicles to use to get from the accommodation to local amenities, and some public transport options become available a few weeks in also.
As a general guide:
- 3-4 share rooms
- Full kitchen facilities
- Communal living space
- Internet
- Ample ski and boot storage
- Linen provided
- Transport provided
Rates and locations may vary from time to time, and if they do we will endeavour to let you know at the earliest opportunity.
See an example of staff accommodation below (note that this is for example purposes only as this can change).
EA Ski & Snowboard want you to have the best season possible at Niseko. This means that 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 Niseko itself, they will also be a familiar face to make your gap year and first winter season that much easier.
Disclaimer: The above information should be used as a guide and is subject to change.
Our Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course in Niseko, Japan allows you to obtain a globally recognised qualification with the NZSIA (New Zealand Ski Instructors Alliance) or SBINZ (Snowboard Instruction New Zealand). The NZSIA and the SBINZ are well-established, educational bodies 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. This means that NZSIA and SBINZ instructors are able to competently perform and teach on snow in many cultures and conditions. This qualification can truly take you anywhere.
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