Tell me about Queenstown 

As adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown is one our most popular destinations for instructor courses.
Queenstown is a bustling resort town that offers everything you could possibly need for a great winter season, from impressive resort areas, fun bars, restaurants and cafes to awesome accommodation overlooking the magnificent Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown is home to two world-class ski fields. The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.

How to become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor Queenstown

EA Ski & Snowboard offer three different ski or snowboard instructor courses in Queenstown. Check out what's on offer below:

LIVING AND WORKING IN QUEENSTOWN 

Queenstown is the ultimate destination for a winter gap year. Many people travel here for a week or two and wind up staying for years. Queenstown is a welcoming, friendly place that you can't help falling in love with. Everything is within walking distance in town and there is an abundance of public walkways, cycle-ways and tracks to explore. The town buzzes in the daytime with tourists and goes off at night with a huge number of bars and music venues. To rest your weary legs, sit by an open fire and recap the powder days

Ski and Snowboard's Instructor Training Course 

EA have both ski and snowboard training courses available in Queenstown. Our training courses are based at Coronet Peak, but you will also have access to The Remarkables ski field, which you can enjoy on your days off.  On a 5-week training course, you will train towards your Level 1 (or level 2 if you already hold a level 1 certification), on a 10-week course, you will also receive Level 2 training, first aid training and avalanche safety training. You can find a list of inclusions above.

WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATION? 

Ski & Snowboard Instructor Training Course 

Accommodation will be provided for the length of your chosen program. This year, we have a newly built unit(s) in the Goldfield Heights area close to central Queenstown. The communal living and kitchen areas offer a great space with a friendly atmosphere to relax in, and the location is just off Frankton road, so is great for accessibility to Queenstown, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables. Finding seasonal accommodation in Queenstown is extremely difficult, and with the Goldfield Units, you will have an enjoyable, sociable experience whilst living in a comfortable homely environment, with the flexibility to continue your stay at the end of the training/exam period for the remainder of the season and beyond. The perfect flexible option for your season in Queenstown.

Facilities include: 

• Heated units
• Free off-street parking
• Ski and Snowboard outdoor locker storage
• Beds made up in all rooms
• Laundry facilities
• Fully equipped kitchen
• WiFi
• TV
• Living room area, including large dining table
• Twin bedrooms
• Loaded bus pass for training and exam days

Example Photos

Living Space & Kitchen

Bedrooms

*Please note, bedding configuration is 2x single beds, as opposed to the double bed pictured above.

CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW 

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 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. 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 countries and conditions. This qualification can truly take you anywhere.