Start your journey as a cross-country ski instructor.
Turn your passion for cross-country skiing into the skills and confidence to inspire others.
The Cross-Country Ski Instructor (Level 2) qualification is the entry point into the Snowsport England Cross-Country coaching pathway. It equips you with the knowledge, technical understanding and practical skills to teach skiers from beginner to intermediate level on snow.
With this award, you'll be able to introduce new skiers to the sport, develop their confidence and technique, and provide the foundations for their continued progression.
Cross-Country Ski Instructor - Level 2
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
Minimum age
18 years-old
Pre-requisites
- Be a current Snowsport England member.
- Demonstrate an appropriate standard in both classic and skate skiing (typically Snowsport England 4* On-Snow Proficiency or equivalent).
- A minimum of 20 hours of on-snow or roller ski instructional experience, recorded in your logbook (or equivalent), is desirable.
Course duration
Four days (24 hours)
Assessment
Continuous assessment throughout the training course
Where you can teach
- Cross-country ski clubs
- Club and recreational programmes
- Prepared tracks and suitable low-level mountain terrain
Next step
Cross-Country Ski Coach (Level 3)
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for:
Instructors who want to work with beginner to intermediate cross-country skiers.
Club instructors looking to deliver structured, progressive lessons.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
During the course, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to:
· Teach beginner to intermediate cross-country skiers.
· Deliver lessons in both classic and skate skiing.
· Analyse skiing technique and provide effective feedback.
· Plan and deliver safe, engaging learning experiences.
· Adapt your teaching to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
· Understand equipment selection, waxing, safety and risk management.
· Build the foundations for long-term skier development.
Working towards YOUR LICENCE
To complete your Level 2 qualification, you need to:
· Attend and successfully complete the full course
· Meet the required assessment criteria
· Hold current Snowsport England membership
Additional requirements for licensing include: valid First Aid, safeguarding training and DBS check.
NEXT STEPS
Once qualified, you can progress to the Cross-Country Ski Coach (Level 3), where you'll learn to plan and deliver longer-term coaching programmes that support skier development and performance.
Already qualified elsewhere? If you hold an equivalent qualification from another country or awarding body, you may be eligible for recognition. Head to our Equivalency page to find out more.
