NZ: 3-Week Instructor Course: Level 1

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

$5,400.00 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.

Accommodation Basic Package Full Package: No Accommodation Full Package: Shared Room Full Package: Single Room

Non-Refundable Deposit Terms

A non-refundable deposit of 6.5% of the total booking amount is payable at the time of booking. All deposits are strictly non-refundable, including in the event of cancellation. Please note that any discounts or promotional offers advertised on our website are not cumulative and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer, unless expressly stated otherwise.

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.