Become an Instructor
	So you want to become an instructor? This page takes a quick look at how you can become an instructor in Australia. If you want to view a list of Australian Resorts to find out when they are hiring just follow this link Don’t forget to ask a few questions: How much is the hiring clinic? When do you need to register by? Do they assist with accommodation? What time and where do you meet on the first day? Getting a job Most Snowsports schools in Australia hire new instructors out of the early season training (or hiring) clinics they hold at the start of the season. In addition to this Snowsport Schools may employ you if you already have a snowsport instruction certification from another country. For example, if you had spent the summer in Canada and attained your Level 2 certification with the CSIA. Keep in mind that hiring staff is up to the individual resorts and each will have their own policies and procedures. It is not the APSI’s domain to be involved with their employment practices. The APSI is involved in training and accreditation of instructors after they are employed. Snowsport Schools provide training to their employees to enable them to reach the required standards to sit APSI exams. After all, the best part about working in a Snowsports School is getting free lessons! What standard do I need to be at? Your ability level is only a small part of the ingredients that a potential employer looks at. They are also interested in whether you have the ingredients that make up a good instructor - patience, a friendly personality, an encouraging nature and a sense of humor! If you have the qualities of a good instructor then the Snowsports School may be willing to take you on and improve your ability to slide on snow through their training. It is easier to teach someone how to improve their snowsports skills than it is teaching them how to improve their personality...