Verbier Ski instructor Course

£10,000

Full Season

Our Ski Instructor Course in Verbier runs all season. It mixes training, shadowing, and employment opportunities. You’ll earn your BASI level 1 and 2 ski instructor certificates.

Verbier Ski Instructor Course Overview

Starting in early December, you’ll join our level 1 and 2 ski instructor training program. The entire program is run in English, but if you speak more languages, this is a sought-after skill. This program sets you up to work as a ski instructor in Switzerland.

During the course, you’ll get accommodation for the season. You’ll gain your BASI level 1 and 2 ski instructor qualifications which are recognized worldwide. You’ll get over 180 hours of training from our world-class coaches. And you’ll get the chance to work at New Generation Ski and Snowboard School. And all of this takes place in the heart of Switzerland’s most famous resort.

You’ll aim to pass your level 1 exam before Christmas. Then, you can shadow or work during the festive season. Then, in January, we’ll prepare for the level 2 exam in February. It’s just before the busy high season from mid-February to early March. With all this training, you’ll be ready to shadow and work during the peak season. There’s more training on GS racing, freestyle, touring, and avalanche safety in March. Your avalanche safety training covers prevention, conditions, and rescue drills.

Essentially, we’ve sorted your whole season. Now, you’re set to start as a ski instructor in Verbier.

About Verbier

Ski instructor jobs in Verbier are sought after by new and experienced ski instructors. The Swiss Alps offer some of the best skiing in the world, both on and off-piste. This is most obvious in the 4 Vallées ski resort, famous for its amazing off-piste terrain. It isn’t a coincidence that it has hosted the Freeride World Tour finals for years.

It’s one of the best places to learn from experienced instructors. It’s also a great place to start your ski instructor career. You typically earn 10-25 CHF an hour as a newly qualified ski instructor.

During the season, you’ll stay with other New Generation team members in a shared house with kitchen facilities. The house is in Le Châble, a short Gondola ride from Verbier. Le Châble has a great community of international ski instructors. Our instructors know the best local spots in the resort. On days off, a few of them often explore the resort together.

What’s Included?

A full winter season in Verbier
Five months of shared accommodation
180 hours of level 1 + 2 training program, including video analysis and evening sessions
Level 1+2 BASI exam, including all fees, materials, and membership
Outdoor First Aid Course
Shadowing and work opportunities at New Generation Ski School
Ski school orientation, preparing you for life as a qualified ski instructor
Mentor sessions, ski tuning sessions, individual goal setting and action plans
Freeride and Freestyle coaching
Avalanche safety training
Pre-season fitness program

What’s not included?

Lift pass
Transportation to or from Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet security deposit of 500chf’s
Cancellation insurance, travel insurance or Swiss health insurance
VISA fees if applicable
Personal equipment including skis, boots and clothing
Meals or catering

Accommodation

Our chalets are located in Le Chable, just a short gondola ride away from Verbier centre. They’re perfectly located to get the best of both worlds- easy access to the slopes and Verbier nightlife without paying the hefty resort prices.

In each chalet, you’ll find three twin rooms. The bedrooms are bright and spacious and will be allocated on a same-sex basis.

Shared Rooms
Cleaning, bed linen and towels provided
Fully equipped kitchen

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Who Can Apply?

We pride ourselves in picking the right people to join our team of ski and snowboard instructors. We’re famous for educating skilled, energetic, and highly motivated instructors. The most important thing for you is to be positive, outgoing, and adventurous. You must also be ready to work hard as a part of the New Generation team.

What we expect from you:

You feel comfortable skiing on red pistes
You’re positive, outgoing, and adventurous
You’re responsible and motivated
You enjoy teaching
You speak English at a conversational level
You’re 18 years or above
Eligible to enter and stay in Switzerland for the duration of the program

You can apply and reserve a spot online. Then, we’ll call to learn more about you and why you want to teach. This is also your chance to get more course information and share more about your personality and experience. After the call, we’ll email you to confirm your team spot.

We receive many course applications, and spots fill fast. So, the sooner you apply, the better your chance of joining the team and securing a spot at your dream resort.

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FAQ’S

Employment Opportunities

*You must pass your exams and have the right to work in Switzerland to get a job. Your job also depends on your performance during training and your language skills.

To work in Switzerland during winter, you must be an EU or EFTA citizen. EFTA includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Despite not being in the EU, Switzerland allows free movement for EU/EFTA members.

Swiss work permits require you to pay for mandatory Swiss health insurance. This is not included in your course fees and will be deducted from your salary.

As a new instructor, you will find that more experienced instructors are allocated work first. But, by showing your passion and willingness to work hard, you can improve your chances. We recommend using the ski school’s peak periods to show your eagerness and skill. These periods are Christmas, New Years, and February. In some resorts, Easter is also busy. Your language, social, and people skills also impact your hours. Before your first lesson, you can shadow others.

We look for instructors who speak French or German. Just learning basic phrases can help. Language skills become more valuable as you progress through your career. Some schools offer a higher wage for each extra language you know.

Earning Potential

Newly qualified instructors should not expect to get rich. A level 1 instructor earns between 10 and 20 CHF per hour in Verbier. Higher qualifications can increase this rate and factors like languages and teaching experience play a role.

We suggest having at least 2000 Swiss francs for the season. This amount generally ensures you can relax and enjoy your time in the resort. But, our instructors’ spending habits and budgets differ significantly so please check if this fits your plans.

There are chances to get more work in the resort during the winter. Ski shops, bars and restaurants regularly employ part-time staff.

Security Deposits

You need to pay a security deposit for your accommodation. This amount covers damages, missing items, and cleaning. It also includes washing bed linens, towels, and other items if you leave them dirty at the end of the season. The landlord will check these against our contract.

Ski Instructor Course Structure

Our Verbier level 1 and 2 instructor course is perfect for those looking to take a gap year or start a career.

Early – mid-December: Arrive In Verbier. On-snow training, fitness sessions, ski servicing, and action programs.
Mid-end December: BASI Level 1 Exam Period
Christmas and New Year: Work or Shadowing
January: On-snow training
Early – mid-February: BASI Level 2 Exam
Mid-February to early March: Work or Shadowing
Mid-march: Race Training, Park Skiing, Off-Piste and Ski Touring
Mid-March to end of April: Work and free skiing

Verbier Ski instructor Course

£10,000