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Ski Instructor Internship

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Hold My Place

Location

Fernie, Canada

Duration

Season-Long

Qualifications

CSIA LEVEL 1

Style

internship

Ability

Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Travel To

Calgary, AB

A gateway into the ski industry. This is an exclusive season-long internship program where you’ll spend three weeks training with Nonstop for your CSIA 1, before working as a certified instructor within the Fernie Snow School. Alongside a close-knit group of friends, you’ll live, work and shred together.

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Course Spec

Style

Piste

Powder/Trees

Backcountry

Freestyle

The main focus is on the Level 1 training, but you'll ride piste, powder, trees and all in between to develop your all-round style.

Ability

Novice

Intermediate

Advanced

Expert

Designed for intermediate to expert skiers ready to land their Level 1 and begin work as an instructor.

Age

18-24

25-34

35-44

44+

Popular with riders pre- or post-uni, as part of a gap year or to begin an instructor career.

Nationality

UK + Europe

AUS + NZ

N. America

Other

Bringing together riders from around the world for borderless friendships and community, bound by a shared love for snow.

#thenonstopcollective

Exclusive to Nonstop, we’ve teamed up with Fernie Winter Sports School to bring you this season-long ski instructor internship, featuring expert training, global qualifications, a guaranteed job as an instructor, and accommodation for the season. On the program you’ll spend three weeks training with Nonstop for your CSIA Level 1, before you begin working as a certified instructor within the Fernie Snow School.

The first phase of the program is a 3-week Nonstop course, spent on the mountain with expert coaching to prepare you for your CSIA Level 1. Once qualified, you will join the Fernie Snow School as a rookie instructor and spend the rest of the season being paid to teach on the slopes. A typical week will feature 4-5 days of paid work, giving you plenty of time to freeride and enjoy your winter to the max. As part of the ski school, you’ll be able to continue your training and development with in-house sessions towards your Level 2. We’ll also hook you up with accommodation for the season, a close-knit group of friends, plus ongoing support from the Nonstop team.

This internship is perfect for strong skiers looking for a fast-track into the ski industry. To apply, you will need to have a Canadian working holiday visa and, once secured, you‘ll have an informal phone interview with Nonstop, followed a video interview with the Snow School Director.

You’ll love this course if: you want to qualify and work as an instructor, all in one winter; you want to live, work and ski in an authentic Canadian resort; you want to improve your freeriding and meet a crew of like-minded new mates.

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Resort

Fernie is a ski mecca with cult status for its deep powder, adventurous terrain and authentically Canadian town, just a few of the reasons Nonstop was founded here. Set in southeast British Columbia, it receives mega amounts of annual snowfall and has the biggest vertical in Canadian Rockies.

Resort Spec -

Skiable Acres

2500+

Runs

142

Alpine Bowls

5

Average Snowfall

30ft / 10m

A legendary mountain famed for powder with five alpine bowls: Cedar, Lizard, Currie, Timber and Siberia. Each one has unique appeal, with ungroomed steeps, chutes, open glades, remote ridges as well as long groomers.
With an average of 10m of snowfall each season, Fernie is one of the best places in the world to ride powder. The soft snow is what truly separates Fernie from many resorts – it’s so light and fluffy, it makes riding the steeps surprisingly accessible. A combination of the horse-shoe shape of the bowls, local weather systems and Pacific fronts are to thank for Fernie’s frequent dumps and feather-light flakes.
Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Fernie is a welcoming town that promises an authentic taste of mountain life, with a chilled-out feel, rich ski culture and an infectious community spirit.
The nightlife in Fernie is eclectic, and can be chilled or wild depending on the night. There’s everything from big nights with live music at The Northern, to jam sessions at local pub Brickhouse, and delicious mixes at cocktail bar Fernie Distillers. There’s no nightclub as such, but the options are fun and, for seasonaires, house parties are common.
Fernie has a vibrant foodie scene with a small but diverse collection of local spots. You’ve got restaurants like Nevados for tacos and tequila, Loaf for great sourdough pizza and the Northern for the best burgers in town, doubling up as a lively bar too. There’s the Brickhouse, home to great pub food and weekly jam sessions, plus Yamagoya for great sushi and Asian fusion. Lunchbox and Mugshots are perfect for healthy and delicious lunch options, smoothies and coffee.

Coaching

As part of the program, you’ll receive three weeks of intensive Nonstop coaching, focusing on developing your skiing and teaching skills for the CSIA Level 1 exam. You’ll boost your riding, hone your demo skills, learn about the CSIA framework and how to teach beginners skiers.

Coaching Spec -

Groups

6-8

Group Size

By Ability

Coaches

Level 4/3

Video Analysis

Yes

What's Included

On Snow
  • Pro Coaching
    Professional coaching for your Level 1
  • CSIA Level 1
    Entry and fees for your CSIA Level 1
  • Season Pass
    For Fernie and other RCR resorts
  • Guaranteed Instructor Job
    Paid instructor job within Fernie Snow School after passing your Level 1
Acommodation and Meals
  • Season Accommodation
    In local houses in downtown Fernie with other Nonstop participants
  • Breakfasts
    Breakfasts with hot and cold options five days per week
  • Dinners
    Three course meal with vegan and veggie options four days per week
Travel
  • Airport Transfers
    Set pick up and drop off on start and end date at Calgary Airport
  • Resort Shuttle
    Daily shuttle to and from resort
Other
  • MORE Program
    Access to extra activities and trips
  • Workshops
    Nonstop-run talks on subjects like biomechanics
  • Socials
    Weekly après and social events
  • Hosting
    Friendly hosting from our passionate team
  • Nonstop Store Discount
    Exclusive Nonstop discount at select local stores, 10-20%
Environment
  • 1% For The Planet
    +
    1% of revenues support environmental non-profits
  • Carbon Offset
    +
    We make your trip carbon neutral by offsetting emissions we can't reduce
Not Included
  • Flights
    Organise after your booking is confirmed
  • Insurance
    Get covered for all you need
  • Equipment
    Bring your own or get in resort
  • Lunches
How To Book
  • Limited places available, so we advise you apply and organise in ample time
  • Apply and secure your Canadian work visa
  • Get in touch with us and let us know your goals and plans for the season
  • Attend a preliminary interview with Nonstop - don't worry, it's friendly and relaxed
  • Book your place online with a £350/$200 deposit
  • Have a video interview with the Fernie Snow School Director
  • Book your flights, insurance and get packing
  • Join us in Fernie, land your Level 1, and begin your season working
  • Any questions, we're here to help
Where To Meet

Where

Calgary Airport, YYC

Start

Your transfer will leave from Calgary Airport at 17:00 on the start date of your course. Allow time to clear border control. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that lands before 15:00. You'll arrive into Fernie by appox. 21:00.

End

Your transfer will leave from Fernie in the morning and arrive at Calgary Airport by approx. 13:30 on the end date of your course. If travelling by air, opt for a flight that departs after 16:30.

" 

An absolute blast, lovely people and a very welcoming environment. I've had so much fun getting to know all the staff as well as the ski school members. The set up had been fantastic. The coaching was excellent. Learnt so much and have made good friends with the coaches. Set us up for success very well. "

Charlie Alexander

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