Thursday 28 March 2013

How to be a ski instructor

By George Dodson


During the time of winter people generally get engage in winter sports. As per numbers around 10 to 12 percent of people in the United States go out for trying snowboarding and skiing. However, there are people who are opting for it for the first time and needs instruction. If you are a good skier then you have the opportunity to become a ski coach.

How can we get a job as a ski instructor? The first question you should ask yourself what is what is my budget. How much money do I need to spend to get the job of a ski instructor? The information can be collected from the internet but the question is do I need to travel? How far away will I have to travel for interviews, etc? Do I need to spend money for a quality resume? For the season how much more money should I spend? Most of the instructors generally spend 150 days on the slopes. You can take the best decision by asking yourself all these questions.

You should also ask yourself which place you want to go? Do I want to stay in country I'm in, or go somewhere else, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, or Europe?

Third, get some opinions from others you know and trust, about where to look, who to contact, how they got their job, etc. These people have vast knowledge about the profession and can be of great help for you. You can take the correct decision by eliminating sources that really don't go well for you.

Fourth, consider getting a ski instructor's certification. Your chance of getting a job will increase with these no doubt. You can find many places where you can get official recognition by searching the internet. Organizations like PSIA, BASI, or CSIA can truly be of big help.

These skiing tips will surely help you get a job. Before you know it, you will be on the slopes again not only doing what you love, but getting the pay that goes along with it.




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