Move from instructing to coaching.
The Ski Development Coach (Level 3) qualification marks the transition from delivering individual lessons to coaching skiers over time.
This award prepares you to plan and deliver structured coaching programmes, support long-term development and work more closely with individuals and groups to improve performance.
It’s ideal if you want to take a more holistic approach - developing not just skills in a session, but progression across weeks, months, or seasons.
Ski DEVELOPMENT COACH - Level 3
Photo: The Hill, Rossendale
QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW
Minimum age
16+ year-old
Pre-requisites
Ski Instructor (Level 2) or recognised equivalent qualification
Course duration
Six days (35 hours)
Assessment
- Portfolio submission
- Formal assessment
Where you can teach
- Indoor snow centres (UK)
- Artificial slopes
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is designed for coaches who:
Want to work with skiers over the long term
Are ready to plan and deliver structured coaching programmes
Support the technical and performance development of others
May help develop new instructors or coaches
You must already hold a Level 2 licence or equivalent.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Level 3 shifts the focus from assisting or instructing individual sessions to coaching over time. You’ll develop:
A deep understanding of the coaching process
The ability to profile performance and identify development priorities
Skills to plan, deliver and review coaching programmes
Advanced tools for feedback, task design and performance analysis
Your own personal skiing performance at a high standard
This prepares you to coach a broader range of skiers, from beginners to those seeking specialisation.
Working towards YOUR LICENCE
To achieve the full qualification, you will:
During training:
Learn coaching principles, performance profiling, planning, and use of coaching tools
After training:
Build a coaching portfolio including a 12-month programme, session records, and reflections
Submit your portfolio for assessment
Attend a one-day formal assessment
Successful completion of these steps leads to full Level 3 qualification.
Additional requirements for licensing include: valid First Aid, safeguarding training and DBS check.
NEXT STEPS
Progress to the Alpine Ski Development Coach (Level 4) and continue advancing your coaching expertise.
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.
