SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES

JAPAN

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WELCOME

YOUR NEW OFFICE

HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

THE COURSE PROGRAM

WHERE CAN YOU GO IN JAPAN

RESORT PROFILES

WHY JAPAN

JAPAN GALLERY

QUALIFICATIONS & VISAS

PAST INTERN REVIEWS

WHATS NEXT

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WELCOME TO JAPAN

Welcome to our courses overview for Japan this season. We continue to offer both instructor

internships and training courses in this powdery and cultural country.

Here at EA Ski & Snowboard Training, we are excited about your journey to becomming an

instructor and want it to be as smooth and as FUN as possible. We aim to develop your skills, get you

qualified and then set you up in this industry with a great ski school.

Our team are all passionate snowsports instructors and winter lovers themselves. We are here to support you and assist you through this

process including choosing the right resort, sorting out your visa and getting out there on the snow.

Let’s make this winter epic together!

The EA Ski & Snowboard

Training Team

YOUR NEW OFFICEJapan is gaining huge popularity as the ultimate winter skiing and snowboarding destination. This is because the legend of

Japanese powder is growing as it continues to prove itself, year after year with epic snowfalls. Our most popular course is the instructor internship plus program (Gaining level 1 & 2 qualifications) which comes complete with the famous guaranteed job

offer. You will train for and then spend a season working as a qualified ski or snowboard instructor in famous resorts like Niseko or Hakuba with EA Ski & Snowboard Training.

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY

Meet friends for life and head away on the winter season of a

lifetime. Your EA mates may continue in the industry with

you. You’re all in this together.

You will become an internationally qualified instructor after completion. This is because your qualification is

recognised & will enable you to work around the world.

Experience is key in this industry. The guaranteed job offer will help you secure any further instructor

jobs & will also help you cover costs on your season.

Choose from one of our ski or snowboard instructor courses and receive full instructor

training, certification, and a guaranteed job of-fer at one of our 9 beautiful and epic Japanese

resorts. This is the best way to secure paid employment in this competitive industry.

HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR IN JAPAN

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WORLD-CLASS QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER

THE COURSE PROGRAM.WEEK 2

GET STUCK INTO TRAINING

WEEK 3 EXAM PREPARATION

WEEK 4 EXAM & BEGIN WORKING

On arrival in Japan you will be met by an EA On Ground Program Manager in Tokyo*. Evening one kicks off with a social catch up where you will get to meet the other course participants. The next day you get to explore the city, see the local sights and organise any required essentials before a group dinner. Then it’s time to jump on a plane, bus or train and head to your training resort!

When you first get there we’ll run you through the program outline including goals and training objectives. We’ll take you around for a ski resort orientation where you can check out the scenery. You’ll meet your ski & snowboard school trainers and also collect your season passes. Expect some fun social events during this time as your get to know your fellow program participants.

Your first training days will be focused around developing your personal ski or board skills both on and off piste. You’ll learn about stance and balance and get an introduction to key movements. By the end of this training block you have an understanding of the fundamental skills and the level one certification standards. On days off there’ll be an opportunity to practice, consolidate and cover off indoor course materials in study groups.*Courses in Hokkaido go to their resort for orientation

Receive pre-course support and assistance from your training consultant ahead of your season. They will help you select the perfect resort for you, sort out your visa and make the pre-season process run smoothly.

The Level One Exam is basically an extension of the training days! The course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal skiing or riding skills even further. At the end of the exam module you should be walking away with a pass result! All going well you will start work in time for the busy holiday period!

Note: The above is a general outline - timing and inclusions vary from resort to resort; program to program.

Your last block of training days is geared toward getting you ready for the level one exam. You’ll also spend time on developing your level one demonstrations, teaching progressions and practice group teaching scenarios. You also continue to develop your personal ski or board skills on a variety of terrain. On your days off there’ll be an opportunity for you to shadow a ski & board school lessons and cover off indoor course materials in study groups including any pre-exam written modules.

During your next block of training days you’ll continue to develop your personal ski or board skills. Your trainers will step up the tempo and get you into some more challenging terrain and hopefully to some local powder stashes and runs.

PRE-SEASON GETTING READY TO GO TO JAPAN

WEEK 1 ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & TRAINING BEGINS

Each of our resorts in Japan have been carefully picked to offer you the best

instructor training, a great variety of terrain to enjoy, shred and explore and finally,

the best employment opportunities in order to earn money.

WHERE CAN YOU GO IN JAPAN

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WORLD CLASSRESORTS TO CHOOSE FROM

9HOKKAIDO

Niseko

Club Med HokkaidoRusutsu

HONSHU

Shiga KogenCanyons Nozawa/Yuzawa

Hakuba Snow SportsEvergreen Hakuba

Mt. NaebaNozawa Onsen

NISEKOHOKKAIDO

Niseko is Japan’s most well known ski resort and it is a great winter season destination. Niseko

doesn’t just have great terrain, powder snow and back-country, it also has a great ski-town feel with bars, restaurants and plenty of off-snow

activities.

There are four resorts on Mt. Niseko-Annupuri that make up the wider Niseko ski resort. These are Grand-Hirafu, Hanazono, Annupuri Ski Area

and Niseko Village. Each resort has plenty to offer and your season pass will give you access to

all four of these fantastic resorts.

Legendary terrain Japanese culture Some of the best snow in the world

ACCOMMODATION

There are 3 ski school partners in Niseko. Your accommodation options will vary based on the ski school you choose to do your internship with. These are:

• Niseko Go Snow

• Niseko ISS,

• and finally, Niseko Village.

Epic terrrain park Experienced ski schools Great work opportunities

KEY RESORT FACTS

HAKUBA SNOW SPORTS HONSHU

Hakuba resort is located in the heart of the Japanese Alps and is a short 4-hour train ride

from Tokyo itself.

There are over 11 resorts in the Hakuba valley so there is plenty of terrain to explore. On an

internship with Hakuba SSS, you will work with the Hakuba Snow Sports School. This is a fantastic ski school that prioritises quality

instruction. You will learn from a great team, and become an experienced, competent

instructor in no time.

Legendary terrain Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is based in the Hakuba Snow Sports

staff accommodation. The accommodation is convenient, affordable,

comfortable, and close to work. The cost, once working will be deducted directly from

your salary.

Over 200 trails in the valley Japanese culture in abundance Average snowflall 14m each season

KEY RESORT FACTS

NOZAWA ONSENHONSHU

Nozawa Onsen is a great, traditional, Onsen village. It is a place rooted in Japanese history and culture

yet is covered in snow during the winter and transforms into one of Japan’s leading ski resorts. Nozawa perfectly combines the Japanese cultural

experience with legendary Japanese snow.

Although Nozawa is predominantly Japanese speaking, our interns work and teach in English.

Interns work for the Nozawa Snow Holiday’s Snow School working hard in the busy times and

heading out to enjoy the 297 acres of skiable terrain in the quieter periods.

Spectacular scenery

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is subsidised and provided by Nozawa Snow Holiday’s Snow School at a local ski lodge.

• Wi-Fi provided• Breakfast included

Awesome terrain park Lots of other winter activities Great work opportunities

KEY RESORT FACTS

Plenty of powder Onsens galore

CLUB MED HOKKAIDO

Our Club Med program is based at two different Club Med locations in Hokkaido, Club

Med Sahoro and Club Med Tomamu.

Club Med itself is an all-inclusive package for holiday-makers that want an easy, care-free holiday. For Club Med interns, this means a

guaranteed salary, luxurious accommodation, food and drink every-night and a full-on but extremely fun experience. Japanese snow is there in abundance and our interns get to

enjoy epic conditions on and off-piste.

ACCOMMODATION

All instructors stay in staff accommodation which are

conveniently located to be close to work and the slopes.

Whether interns are based at Club Med Tomamu or Club Med Sahoro will determine

their accommodation placement.

Ski in, ski out access Access to great resort facilites

KEY RESORT FACTS

Excellent snowfall stats Good lift access Beautiful scenery

Future work opportunities

CANYONS NOZAWA/YUZAWA HONSHU

Canyons is known for snowfall, fewer crowds and a great crew of instructors each season. This internship is unique because of Canyons

Ski School.

Canyons ski school is a fantastic ski school operating out of two great locations, Gala Yuzawa and Nozawa Onsen. Canyons has

agreements with many resorts in the local area so lessons are based in many locations. All

lessons are taught in Engligh and the ski school consists of a tight-knit community of

instructors.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided during the training/exam portion of the course at the Canyons Ski School Lodge.

Once working, intern accommodation depends on work placement. This is either in Nozawa Onsen or in Minikami

KEY RESORT FACTS

Ski 3 resorts Located in Japan Snow country Consistent snowfall

Plenty of onsens to visit Great vertical Amazing natural scenery

RUSUTSUHOKKAIDO

Located in Hokkaido, near the famous resort Niseko, Rusutsu is a ski resort with some of the deepest and lightest powder snow in the world.

It is home to its very own supernatural parks and boasts the largest skiable area of any single

resort in Hokkaido.

Winner of the 2017 best ski resort award, Rusutsu is the perfect place to complete an

instructor internship. Interns train and qualify in Niseko and then transfer to Rusutsu for work. Rusutsu interns therefore get the best of both worlds and ski two of the best resorts in Japan.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation during the training/exam portion of the course is provided in Niseko.

Once working and living in Rusutsu, interns live in staff

accommodation - the Highland Lodge. This is close to the ski

area, ski school meeting room and bars/restaurants.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Hokkaido’s largest ski resort SNOW, SNOW, SNOW

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Program manager Guaranteed job-offer Season-pass

SHIGA KOGEN HONSHU

Made up of over 19 ski resorts, the Shiga Kogen ski area is Japan’s largest.

At Shiga Kogen, our interns work for Shiga International Ski School which is an English speaking, ski school based out of Okushiga

Kogen Ski Resort.

Okushiga Kogen Ski Resort itself has a lot to offer. It sees over 12 metres of snow

annually, it is one of the lesser crowded resorts that has great teaching terrain for work and also excellent intermediate to

advanced runs for day’s off.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided for the duration of the level one training and examination at the staff accommodation. Interns stay on there once working but the cost is covered by their wages. • Double occupancy rooms• Limited single rooms available

KEY RESORT FACTS

Purpose built & excellent facilities Japan’s largest ski area Consistent snowfall

19 interconnect ski resorts Great teaching terrain Local feel

EVERGREEN HAKUBAHONSHU

Hakuba is famous in Japan for it’s great snow, it’s proximity to Tokyo and for having excellent

facilities in the Hakuba valley.

The Hakuba valley itself makes up over 11 ski resorts. Our Evergreen Hakuba internship is

based on Happo-One, which is arguably one of Japan’s best ski resorts. You will be working for

Evergreen Snowsports School.

As an instructor at Evergreen Snowsports School, interns are expected to work hard when it is

busy, and play hard when it is not!

ACCOMMODATION

Evergreen interns live at the Kouksai Lodge staff acom right

by the Ski School and the bottom of the lifts. The best

part - it is ski in/ ski out.

There is a shared, lounge, dry room, laundry and lobby.

Internet wifi is also provided

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Enjoy all the resorts in the Hakuba valley Japanese culture in spades

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Program manager Guaranteed job-offer Season-pass

MT. NAEBA HONSHU

Naeba Resort is based at the Niigata district, in the heart of the Japanese Alps, in the

center of Japan.

The snowfall statistics at Mt. Naeba are fantastic. It sees an average annual snowfall of 9 metres and because it’s at such a high

elevation, Mt. Naeba has some of the dryest snow in Japan.

Naeba is a small snow school that work in this tight-knit community. Interns really enjoy

working and living here.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the level one training and examination which runs at staff accommodation. Onsens (natural hot springs) are a must after a day on the slopes, there are many dotted around the town.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Purpose built & excellent facilities Longest run 3.3kms Consistent snowfall

71 marked trails Great snowmaking Local feel

WHY JAPAN

Japan is an undeniable heavyweight in the ski industry, and the secret is out. EA Ski and

Snowboard Training work with English speaking ski schools to offer interns jobs at impressive

mountain resorts and snow villages Japan-wide.

On average, every ski resort in Japan is looking at about 10 to 18 metres of snow per season. It

is absolutely up there on any keen skiers bucket list for powder, culture and untracked

runs.

With some of the best snowfall, amazing culture and unforgettable season experiences on offer, our Japan ski instructor courses are loved year

after year.

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JAPAN GALLERY.

QUALIFICATIONS + VISAS

EA Ski and Snowboard Internship and Instructor Courses allow you to obtain a globally recognised certification accredited through international governing bodies. All of our certifications are recognised by the ISIA which means that

your qualification is globally recognised and you can work in many destinations around the world!

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INSTRUCTOR ABILITY GUIDE

Includes:

Overall skiing ability chart

Minimum standard measure for EA courses

Skiing and snowboarding ability level description

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PAST INTERN REVIEWS

Jonathon, Northstar

“My experience was definitely one for the books. Though I’ve skied off and on throughout my life, I

wasn’t as prepared for the workout I got from having a fun, hands-on learning program as I did

at the EA program in Northstar CA. It’s definitely a great way to get into a great passion that will open

the doors for a worldwide career.

If you’re young, love snow sports, want to share your passion with others, and live to travel,

I recommend doing this program.”

James, Cypress

“My experience with EA Ski and Snowboard was amazing! Teaching snowboarding was so much fun,

it’s the best job I’ve ever had.

We started off with 3 weeks of intense training to get us prepped for doing our CASI Level 1. The

trainers were so great.

I can’t wait to get back on the mountain for next season and start teaching again!”

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Mitch, Cypress

“A piece of advice, if like me you were looking into this program but not sure if you are gonna do it,

just take the plunge and do it, you won’t regret it!

Cypress is a beautiful mountain with a huge variety of terrain and mountain views on one side, and ocean views on the other, truly no other resort

is quite like it, as for EA, these guys are with you from start to finish, they give you everything you need and are willing to help out as much as they

can.”

Nora, Queenstown

“By Sunday we’d all collected those highly anticipated red jackets and were already working, half of us at the Remarkables where I’m based and

the other half at Coronet Peak.

I knew we all looked the part that first day as all of a sudden people were coming to me with

questions. I took my first lesson and it was then that I realised that getting paid to do something

you love is one of the best things.”

SO, WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

• Check your ability level • What country are you interested in?• What do you want from your season?

1. See if you qualify 2. Chat with us! 3. Book your place• Eligibility and program options• Requirements and expectations• Your goals and the best way to achieve

them

• Fill out our booking form• Place a deposit to reserve your place!

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