Ski Instructor Anwärter - Level 1+2 - November course 1

Date: Wed, 04.11.2026 till Sun, 15.11.2026

Arrival day: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check-in at the hotel, followed by dinner and the opening of the course

Departure day: There is no program planned on the day of departure. The participants can check out independently and start their journey home. You are welcome to have breakfast in the hotel.

Course language: English

Course Duration: 10 days

Requirements: 

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

Accommodation: 4-Star – VAYA Hotel Zell am See, Schmittenstraße 125, 5700 Zell am See, www.vayaresorts.com

• Modern 2–3 bed rooms with private bathroom and toilet, Wi-Fi, safe, coffee/tea station, and partly with balcony
• Half-board included:
  • Balanced breakfast buffet
  • Dinner buffet with fish, meat, and vegetarian options
  • Soup and a varied salad buffet included
• Seminar rooms available for the training
• Free parking
• E-charging station
• Free Wi-Fi
• Stylish panoramic bar
• Cozy lounge areas – ideal for networking, study sessions, or group meetings

👉 Learn more about the hotel: 4-star – VAYA Zell am See

Please note:

• The wellness area will not be in operation during the training period.
• In Austria, double beds are standard and cannot usually be separated into twin beds.

Packages and Services:

• 4-Star Package: 2150 €
  • 10 course days, course and examination fee, Access to e-learning platform and Snowsports Academy Pro App, Access to Snowsports Connect (job platform), 10 days lift pass, 11 nights hotel incl. half board, 2-3 bed rooms

• 4-Star Package without liftpass: 1770 €
  • 10 course days, course and exam fee, Access to e-learning platform and Snowsports Academy Pro App, Access to Snowsports Connect (job platform), 11 nights hotel incl. half board, 2-3 bed rooms

• Basic Package (course only): 900 € + 50 € seminar room fee
  • 10 course days, course and exam fee, Access to e-learning platform and Snowsports Academy Pro App, Access to Snowsports Connect (job platform),

Optional for a extra charge: double room, accident insurance, travel and cancellation insurance

Single rooms are not available for this course. If required, accommodation must be arranged independently.

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.

If you cannot find a ride in advance, we are happy to organize transport to and from the ski area for you. The surcharge is €150 for the entire course duration (taxi or bus).

Course Description: The ski instructor Anwärter (level 1+2) course is the entry-level qualification in the Austrian ski 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 skiing 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 3 pm practical education on snow. The theory lessons will take place in the afternoon and/or evenings.

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 ski instructor. It provides you with access to training content, organizational information, the digital ski 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 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 alpine ski 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.