NZ: 3-Week Instructor Course: Level 1

Rookie Academy Introduction Course – Build the Foundation for a Career in Snowsports

$5,600.00 NZD

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This 3-week Level 1 Instructor Course is designed to set you up for success. Whether you’re looking to kickstart a career in the snowsports industry or improve your skiing while learning to teach, this program provides the perfect balance of technical development and instructional training.

Led by Rookie Academy’s world-class specialist trainers, the course focuses on building your confidence as both a skier and an instructor. Over three weeks, you’ll improve your personal skiing, develop an understanding of ski fundamentals, and gain the skills needed to teach beginner-level lessons with clarity and confidence.

You’ll receive individualised coaching in small groups, video analysis, and teaching practice—ensuring that even on your worst day, you have the technical ability and teaching tools to pass the Level 1 exam.

This course is ideal for strong intermediate skiers (basic parallel and above) ready to take their skiing and communication to the next level.

Great skiing, made easy.

Accommodation None: Training and Exam Only Course Package: No Accommodation Course Full Package: Shared Room Course Full Package: Open-Single Room Course Full Package: Single room

Extra information

First name

Last name

Email address(es)

Gender

Date of birth

Nationality

Current level OR qualification

Instructor association and certification level (if applicable)

Association membership number (required if sitting an exam)

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I have read and agreed to the Liability Waiver

Non-Refundable Deposit Terms

Full payment is taken at checkout to secure your place; 6.5% of that amount is treated as a non-refundable deposit. If you cancel 60 days or more before departure, we refund the balance after deducting the 6.5% deposit and any bank or currency-conversion fees. Cancellations made 30–59 days out receive a 25% refund (we retain 75% plus fees), and cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. Only one discount or promotional offer can be applied per booking unless we expressly state otherwise.

Accommodation

Check-in Saturday 18 July, check-out Saturday 8 August, 2026

Accommodation at Ride Base Wanaka Apartments

Options:
• Shared Room - sharing a bedroom with 1 other person
• Open-Single Room - your bed will be located in the living area of the apartment, with a divider providing separation from the main living space
• Single Room Accommodation – you will have your own private room

Pricing

What's Included

Training and Exam Only

Training
Rookies Apparel

Course Package

Training and Exam Fees
Dual Season Pass (Cardrona & Treble Cone)
Mountain Transfers (7 days a week)
Queenstown Airport Transfers (Sat 18 July and Sat 8 August)
Rookies Apparel

Course Full Package – Shared Room

Course Package inclusions
Shared Room Accommodation - sharing a bedroom with 1 other person

Course Full Package – Open-Single Room

Course Package inclusions
Open-Single Room Accommodation – your bed will be located in the living area of the apartment, with a divider providing separation from the main living space.

Course Full Package – Single Room

Course Package inclusions
Single Room Accommodation – you will have your own private room

Prerequisites

Minimum age: 16 years old
Can ski on most blue runs (basic parallel skier and above)

Additional Information

Orientation Day: Sunday 20 July 2025
Training Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

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Live the experience of riding uncovered.

This intensive certifications, training, and camps will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance techniques, and move you closer to your goals either personally or in the snowsports industry. A must for anyone looking to take their abilities to the next level.