Snowboard Instructor Anwärter - Level 1+2 - December Course

Datum: Mo, 30.11.2026 bis Mi, 09.12.2026

Arrival day: The meeting point is on November 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the lower ticket office of the Kitzsteinhorn Gletscherbahnen. From there, we’ll head straight to the slopes.

Departure day: The exams will take place on the final day of the course. Departure is scheduled for the afternoon, following the distribution of certificates.

Course language: English

Course Duration: 10 days

Requirements: 

• Minimum age: 16 years
• Confident drifted turns on all slopes in all snow conditions at a “normal” speed

Accommodation and lift pass: Accommodation and lift pass are not included in this course. If you require accommodation or lift pass, please arrange and cover the costs yourself.

Packages and Services:

• Basic Package (course only): 900 € 
  • 10 course days, course and exam fee, Access to e-learning platform and Snowsports Academy Pro App, Access to Snowsports Connect (job platform),

Arrival and departure: Travel to/from the course location and daily transport to/from the ski area must generally be organized by the participant.

If you arrive without a car, you can contact other participants in advance and form a carpool. About three weeks before the course starts, we provide an online communication platform for this purpose.

Course Description: The snowboard instructor Anwärter (level 1+2) course is the entry-level qualification in the Austrian snowboard instructor system and forms the foundation for your career in snowsports.

This 10-day course covers both practical and theoretical content:

• Technical training and personal snowboarding skills
• Methodology and teaching techniques
• Lesson planning and instruction

The course concludes with a practical and theoretical exam. 

👉 More information about the course

Schedule: between 9 am and 2.30 pm practical education on snow. The theory lessons will take place in the afternoon directly on the mountain until 4.00 pm.

The practical and theoretical exams will take place on the last 2 days of the course (last minute alterations to the examination schedule could be possible due to unforeseen weather conditions).

E-Learning Platform & Snowsports Academy Pro App: Before the start of the education, you will receive access to the digital learning environment of the Snowsports Academy.

E-Learning Platform:
Here you will find all relevant course content – from theoretical materials and curricula to videos and learning modules. This allows you to prepare optimally for the education and exams and to study content flexibly.

Snowsports Academy Pro App:
The app accompanies you throughout the entire education and on your further path as a snowboard instructor. It provides you with access to training content, organizational information, the digital snowboard instructor ID, as well as communication options with instructors and participants. You can download the app from both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

Recognition: Austria is divided into several federal states, each has its own law for ski schools, which can be different in the regulations. Despite these differences of the state laws, there is an agreement between the regional associations of the federal states that allows the recognition of Austrian educations in German language in all federal states. Therefore, the German courses and examinations of the Viennese Ski and Snowboard Instructor Association - Snowsports Academy are recognized in all Austrian federal states and also many countries worldwide.

​Examinations in English: The Snowsports Academy is the only association in Austria that offers educations and exams in both German and English. It is important to note that some Austrian federal states require appropriate German language skills to work as a snowsports instructor, and employment in these regions is only possible after passing a German exam. Therefore, we recommend taking the exam in German if you wish to work in Austria. Otherwise, an international certificate from the Snowsports Academy can be issued, which is recognized in many countries but not in all regions of Austria.

Career & job opportunities: Via the platform Snowsports Connect, you get access to international job opportunities and can contact ski schools / snowboard schools directly. Many participants find their first job shortly after the education – both in Austria and worldwide.

👉 To the job platform

Equipment: A complete and up-to-date snowboard equipment is required for the education. This can possibly be rented at partner sports shops at Snowsports Academy partner prices. Helmet use is mandatory throughout the entire course.

👉 The full equipment list can be found here

Terms of payment: A deposit of 20% of the total price must be paid upon course registration. The remaining amount must be paid without further reminder no later than 20 days before the start of the course. For courses booked less than 20 days before the start, the full amount is due immediately.

Travel, cancellation and rescue insurance: In the event of non-participation or early withdrawal from the course – both before the course begins and during the course – our participation and cancellation conditions apply. A refund of the course fee is not possible.

By taking out cancellation insurance, the financial risk of illness- or injury-related cancellation can be covered. In addition, this insurance also serves as rescue cost insurance including helicopter rescue.

👉 Full information about the insurance can be found here

Accident insurance: It is possible to take out accident insurance (including helicopter rescue) for €29. This is strongly recommended.

This is not cancellation or course interruption insurance! Illness-related non-participation or course withdrawal is not covered.

Please note that an education falls under the category of a “professional event,” which may invalidate coverage under some private insurance policies.

Important benefits at a glance:

• Accident costs: up to €2,000
• Rescue costs including helicopter: up to €15,000
• Coverage of typical sports injuries (e.g. ligaments, meniscus)

Further information and benefits of the accident insurance can be found in the “Participation and Cancellation Conditions.”

Disclaimer: Neither the organizer nor the instructors, trainers, responsible persons, guides, except caused deliberately or due to gross negligence, guarentee for accidents and damages to people or things who originate to the participant or third parties.

Registration deadline / Minimum number of participants: Upon reaching the maximum number of participants, the deadline for registration can be brought forward. If there are fewer than 8 applications for this course, the organiser reserves the right to cancel the course.