START SKI INSTRUCTING
Turn your passion for skiing into something more.
Whether you want to support beginners on the slope, work at your local snow centre, or progress into coaching and leadership, the Snowsport England pathway provides a clear route from your first steps to advanced coaching.
You don’t need prior teaching experience to get started - just a passion for skiing and to develop.
why become an
instructor or coach?
Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, a part-time role, or a long-term pathway, there’s a route for you.
Share your passion for skiing
Develop your own performance and understanding
Work at local slopes or snow centres
Gain recognised qualifications
Progress into coaching and leadership opportunities
start where you are.
progress as far as you want.
Your introduction to instructing. Learn how to support beginner lessons and start teaching on artificial and indoor slopes.
Build your confidence and deliver lessons independently, working with a wider range of skiers.
Move into coaching. Plan and deliver longer-term programmes and support skier development over time.
Lead coaching programmes, mentor other coaches, and shape the future of snowsports
Not sure if you’re ready?
If you can ski confidently and link parallel turns, you’re likely ready to begin at Level 1.
Many of our instructors started as recreational skiers or regular holiday skiers before taking the next step.
