Gap Year Programs in Kaprun,Austria

Love to ski and want to work in a world-class resort? Head to Austria this year with Oyster Worldwide. We are looking for passionate skiers to join our 5 or 6-week ski instructor courses. Located in Kaprun Zell am See, the training course will fully prepare you for life as a ski instructor. At the end of the course, you will take the Anwarter Level 1 and 2, meaning you can work with both children and adults on the slopes. At the end of the intensive course, you will be sent to an amazing Austrian ski resort to work as an instructor for the season. You will either find out where you will be working before departure or within 3 weeks of enrolling onto the course. Throughout the season, you will have a ski pass that includes access to 3 mountains and 3 snow parks. To be eligible for this program, you need to have at least 4 weeks skiing experience and feel confident skiing red runs. One of the highlights of this program is the accommodation. For the duration of the course, you will stay in luxury accommodation and self-catered and half board options are available. While you are working, you can expect to live in comfortable staff accommodation.

Snow Academy Austria delivers high-quality ski instructor training built on over 30 years of experience in the ski school industry. Our programmes are specifically designed to prepare you quickly, effectively, and safely for your role as a ski or dual instructor. Train efficiently through our compact course structure, which focuses on making you job-ready in the shortest possible time. Learn from seasoned professionals who combine essential theory with hands-on, real-world practice. We offer affordable, top-tier training that includes a guaranteed job placement at our ski school once you successfully complete the course. Your candidate training is already covered, so you can head straight onto the slopes after training and start earning your first salary right away. Thanks to our location near the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, you’ll benefit from snow-secure conditions and reliable terrain all year round—ensuring consistent, high-quality training throughout the season.