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NZ 3-Week Instructor Course: Level 1

NZ 3-Week Instructor Course: Level 1

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

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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.

Accommodation

Accommodation

  • Check-in 19 July, check-out 9 August, 2025

Pricing

Basic Package: 

  • Training and Exam Fees
  • Rookies Apparel

Full Package: 

  • Training and Exam Fees
  • Dual Season Pass (Cardrona and Treble Cone)
  • Mountain transfers, 7 days a week
  • Queenstown Airport Transfers (20 July and 9 August)
  • Rookies Apparel

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.

World-Class Training

Led by Rookie Academy’s expert trainers in small groups for personalised focus

Rookie Academy Philosophy

Open-minded, factual approach to skill development

Progressive Learning

Train with different coaches and focus on improving all-terrain skills

Increase Skills

Emphasis on adapting and evolving in diverse mountain conditions

Questions?

Get in touch – start your riding journey today