Winter Gap Year - Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor!
Program Overview
Love travel and adventure? This is your game-changer. Embark on a life-changing adventure and take your skiing to the next level. Meet like-minded individuals while exploring some of the biggest and best mountain resorts across Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. Join EA Ski and Snowboard Training on an instructor internship, and you'll get world-class training, an i...
Love travel and adventure? This is your game-changer. Embark on a life-changing adventure and take your skiing to the next level. Meet like-minded individuals while exploring some of the biggest and best mountain resorts across Canada, Switzerland, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. Join EA Ski and Snowboard Training on an instructor internship, and you'll get world-class training, an internationally recognized qualification, and a guaranteed paid job offer at your chosen resort. EA Ski & Snowboard Training's courses all include: - A paid job offer - Training and exam fees - Season lift passes - Accommodation while training - First aid training - Avalanche training - Local EA Rep to help and support you throughout the season - Exclusive invites to social events And much more!...
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- Winter
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Education
- Hospitality
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Photography
- Resort
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- European
- Kiwi
- Irish
Updated Apr 22, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Vancouver, Canada
- Hakuba, Japan
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Verbier, Switzerland
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Intern Duration: Winter, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months
- Gap Year Timing: Career Break / Mid-Career, After College, Post High School
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Canadian
- European
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Education: Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
Winter, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months
Starts At
Salary & Compensation
Competitive salary + tips
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