Verbier Ski Instructor Course

Our Ski Instructor Course in Verbier runs all season. It mixes training, shadowing, and employment opportunities. You’ll earn your BASI level 1 and 2 ski instructor certification.

Employment Opportunities

Full Season Programme

BASI Level 1 and 2

Course Overview

Starting in early December, you’ll join our level 1 and 2 ski instructor training program. The entire program is run in English, but if you speak more languages, this is a sought-after skill. This program sets you up to work as a ski instructor in Switzerland.

During the course, you’ll get accommodation for the season. You’ll gain your BASI level 1 and 2 ski instructor qualifications, which are recognised worldwide. You’ll get over 180 hours of training from our world-class coaches. And you’ll get the chance to work at New Generation Ski and Snowboard School*. And all of this takes place in the heart of Switzerland’s most famous resort.

You’ll aim to pass your level 1 exam before Christmas. Then, you can shadow or work during the festive season. Then, in January, we’ll prepare for the level 2 exam in February. It’s just before the busy high season from mid-February to early March. With all this training, you’ll be ready to shadow or work during the peak season. There’s more training on GS racing, freestyle, touring, and avalanche safety in March and April. Your avalanche safety training covers prevention, conditions, and rescue drills.

Essentially, we’ve sorted your whole season. Now, you’re set to start as a ski instructor in Verbier.

Verbier Ski Instructor Course Dates

06/12/2025 – 18/04/2026

Winter 2025/2026

£10500

Max 8 Per Course
Age 18+

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What’s Included?

A full winter season in Verbier
Five months of shared accommodation
180 hours of level 1 + 2 training program, including video analysis and evening sessions
Level 1+2 BASI exam, including all fees, materials, and membership
Outdoor First Aid Course
Shadowing and work opportunities at New Generation Ski School*
Ski school orientation, preparing you for life as a qualified ski instructor
Mentor sessions, ski tuning sessions, individual goal setting and action plans
Freeride and Freestyle Coaching
Avalanche safety training
Exclusive pro-deals on equipment
Pre-season fitness program

What’s not included?

Transportation to or from Verbier, Switzerland
Chalet Security Deposit of 500chf’s
Cancellation insurance, travel insurance or Swiss health insurance
VISA fees, if applicable
Personal Equipment, including skis, boots and clothing
Meals or Catering

* Employment and work opportunities are subject to students having the right permit to work in Switzerland.

Accomodation

This duplex apartment is spread across three floors in Chalet Emile, situated in Le Châble. With large, spacious rooms throughout, it has four twin bedrooms and comfortably sleeps eight people.

Chalet Emile is ideally located, just three minute’s walk to the nearest ski lift and a few minutes walk to shops and restaurants in Le Châble. It has a garden, fantastic terrace space, a large garage and driveway, ski storage facilities, cable TV, and WiFi. All of this makes Chalet Emile the perfect ski home away from home.

The accommodation on our Verbier ski instructor courses include:

4 Shared Twin Rooms
Cleaning, bed linen and towels provided
Fully equipped kitchen
Two bathrooms with bath/shower and WC
Storage space
Large balcony
Washing machines and tumble dryer are located in the laundrette
Please note: This course is self-catered

Meet your Coaches

Ryan Kerr

Duncan Halliday

Meet our team

Why Choose New Generation

A Unique Training Pathway: With over 25 years in the game, we’ve created a unique training pathway that takes you from your Level 1 and 2 instructor qualifications all the way to joining our elite Level 3 and 4 training teams. Once you’re fully qualified, you can work with our teams across the Alps. No other school provides such a smooth transition from training to employment.

Join a Community, Not Just a Course: At New Generation, our trainees are more than just customers—they’re our future colleagues and friends. Many of our trainee instructors end up joining our full-time team.

A Dedicated Ski School, Not a Tour Operator: Unlike other companies that just package services from third parties, we’re a ski school. We handle everything in-house, making sure you have a perfect training experience.

Proven Excellence: With 26 years of successful operations and over 11,000 five-star reviews, our commitment to quality and excellence shows in the satisfaction of our trainees.

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Why Choose Verbier

Ski instructor jobs in Verbier are sought after by new and experienced ski instructors. The Swiss Alps offer some of the best skiing in the world, both on and off-piste. This is most obvious in the 4 Vallées ski resort, famous for its amazing off-piste terrain. It isn’t a coincidence that it has hosted the Freeride World Tour finals for years.

It’s one of the best places to learn from experienced instructors. It’s also a great place to start your ski instructor career. You typically earn 10-25 CHF an hour as a newly qualified ski instructor.

During the season, you’ll stay with other New Generation team members in a shared house with kitchen facilities. The house is in Le Châble, a short Gondola ride from Verbier. Le Châble has a great community of international ski instructors. Our instructors know the best local spots in the resort. On days off, a few of them often explore the resort together.

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