Ski Instructor Gap Year Programs in Japan

EA Ski and Snowboard Training are looking for eager skiers to join us in Japan! If you love the outdoors, travel, and have a passion for skiing; this is for you. What is the ski instructor internship course? This program has been designed to set you up as a qualified ski instructor within one winter season. You'll train with EA's world-class trainers, sit your ski instructor qualification, and begin your role as an instructor in one of Japan's top ski schools. The course guarantees interns a paid job offer once they qualified as ski instructors. Inquire now to find out more about the program! Choose from 9 world-class ski resorts across Japan to train and work at this winter. You'll train with the best, gain internationally recognized instructor qualifications, and get the best work experience for your CV. Our courses are open to any intermediate to advance skier eligible for a Japanese Working Holiday Visa. Prices start at USD 6,495 and include accommodation during training, exam fees, training costs, association membership, and much more. Apply today to see if you qualify for this great opportunity!

Niseko, Japan, known as the powder capital of the world, has snow-covered mountains and ski slopes galore. On this trip, you’ll become a qualified ski instructor, so you can get paid to ski in one of the most futuristic countries in the world! Spend three weeks training for your Level 1 NZSIA ski instructor certification while living in Niseko. This entry-level course is designed to get you confident and ready for employment in this winter wonderland. The course typically runs for 4 or 5 days a week. So, with your included seasonal ski pass, you’ll have plenty of time to put your course theory into practice as you carve your way through your new backyard. When you’re ready to warm up, you can soak in a hot spring bath or hit the ski village with your new friends and sample the best nightlife in Niseko. And when you’re done with your course, you’ll be offered a job on the slopes. This is the closest you’ll get to a guaranteed life as a ski instructor in Japan!