EA SKI & SNOWBOARD

CAREERS PACK

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WHY DO YOU WANT A PAID GUARANTEED JOBWHATS INCLUDED IN AN EA COURSE ORIENTATION TRAINING CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER HOW DOES IT ALL WORK WHATS NEXT

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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.

WORLD-CLASS QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER

WHY CHOOSE EA.

“The EA program helped me get the coolest job in the world. It’s the best

training available on the mountain and after a successful level one exam, I was fully prepared and

fully qualified to begin instructing.”

Mackenzie, Northstar, Snowboard Internship

• Ski and snowboard instructor jobs are competitive and very hard to land

• You can start earning within a month and stay all season long

• Spend months on the ski slopes, not weeks• Valuable work experience to add to your CV.

WHY DO YOU WANT A PAID JOB GUARANTEED WITH A COURSE?

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“Our Snow School receives hundreds of instructor applications every season. Outside the EA Internship Program we don’t look at any unless they have a level 2 certification and at least one

season experience behind them.”

SKI SCHOOL EMPLOYERS WANT WORK EXPERIENCE.

Josh Foster, Ski School Director - Big White Resort

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN AN INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP

Deals on flights and travel insurance through STA

Welcome orientation day & social events

Welcome pack & team issue clothing

EA Ski & Snowboard program manager

Shared accommodation (all facilities included!)

3-4 Weeks of Professional on snow level one coaching

Indoor technical & theory sessions

Level 1 examination costs Resort season lift pass

Instructor association membership fees

Advice on equipment & instructor discounts

A guaranteed job offer

1. ORIENTATION

Unlike other training programs, EA Ski & Snowboard Training ensure an experienced program manager are with the team from arrival, working with interns to sort tax numbers, mobile phones (for those who want

them) and any other important items that will assist their transition into their first winter season.

Key elements of the orientation include meeting the EA team, transitioning into your accommodation, receiving a run down on

where and when to meet, finalising tax numbers, sorting phone details and finally, getting your lift passes.

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2. TRAINING

The EA ski training programs are developed to allow skiers and snowboarders to get qualifications and certification quickly, while developing skiing ability and allowing for loads of time on the slopes. Accommodation is provided so interns

will live and train together during their introduction to winter working life.

During your training interns will work with qualified instructors to understand the fundamentals for taking a ski lesson. From beginner ski coaching to providing

excellent customer service and working as part of the wider resort team.

The on snow training will include instruction and tips to improve the skiing or snowboarding abilities of all interns, in addition to workshop sessions to

understand the certification curriculum so passing the exam is a breeze. As well as other training programs your exam fees are included in your package so you

can focus on getting the most out of training with the peace of mind that your exam fees are taken care of.

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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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EA Ski and Snowboard Internship and Instructor Courses allow you to obtain a range of globally

recognised certifications. Depending on the country you achieve your certification in this will be

accredited through one of the national organisations below.

The level one certification is for those entering the snow sports instruction industry. The exam focuses on the skills, knowledge and professionalism

necessary to be an effective ski or snowboard teacher.

The level one exam is between three and five days long (depending on the certifying body) and will include

on-hill teaching and demonstrations as well as a written theory component. At the end of the course you will be issued with a pass or fail result. Those that achieve this

certification are able to competently teach snow sports to beginner to intermediate skiers and snowboarders.

CANADA JAPAN NEW ZEALAND SWITZERLAND USA

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3. CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATION

THE LEVEL ONE EXAM

4. THE GUARANTEED JOB OFFER

EA’s instructor internship allows skiers to become certified instructors and start working as a

ski instructor in the same season!

Upon completion of the training portion ofthe program, participants accept their

paid position as a ski or snowboard instructor at their resort of choice.

This is significant as the snowsports industryis highly competitive. Gaining practical,

teaching experience is a good way to get a leg up in this industry. The guaranteed job offer

therefore means that interns have a better chance to do future seasons around the globe. It is also

valuable work experience to add to any CV/resume.

HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?

You will have a guaranteed job offer before you arrive in your resort!

2. PAID JOB OFFER

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Meet your course mates, get settled, and start the instructor training program to get certified.

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3. ARRIVAL

Sit and (hopefully) pass your Level 1 exams. Go and celebrate with your new

EA mates

4. LEVEL 1 EXAMS

You have completed your first winter season, gained a qualification and have work experience under your belt.

So what next?

7. SEASON ENDS

Optional training to increase your earning potential, ability and future career

6. LEVEL 2 EXAMS

1 month into your season, you are able to start working and earning money.

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1. BOOK ONTO AN INTERNSHIP

Many EA interns decide to do more winter seasons and make it a career.

SNOW CAREERFor some it is off to uni, back to jobs or just onto something new.

GAP YEAROR

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Take on level 3 and further qualifications which increase your earning potential and let you travel the world in the dream job!

Add your experience to your CV/resume and

get a valuable work reference to improve

chances to get ANY future jobs.

Opportunity to do future seasons and pick instructing back up anytime you miss the snow.

Head back to your resort for a second

season or apply for a job in a different

resort or country. Your qualification

is recognised around the world

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SO, HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT?

• 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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CONTACTsstraining@educatingadventures.com www.easkiandsnowboard.com

UK: +44 (0) 20 7193 2647AUS: +61 (0) 28 011 4981NZ: +64 (0) 3 669 0995US: +1 (530) 554 2192

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