Verbier Work & Train Programme

It’s best to book your accommodation as soon as you reserve your spot in the course to ensure availability.

BASI Level 3 Tech Verbier dates:

• 18th March 2024 – 22nd March 2024

BASI Level 3 Teach Verbier dates:

• 25th March 2024 – 28th March 2024

BASI Level 3 Mountain Safety Verbier dates:

• 22nd January 2024 – 26th January 2024
• 5th February 2024 – 9th February 2024
• 26th February 2024 – 1st March 2024
• 25th March 2024 – 29th March 2024

The course will primarily be conducted in English, so proficiency in a second language is not required. However, stronger language skills will facilitate job opportunities during the ISIA training courses and in the future.

We have maximum group sizes of 8 in Verbier with 2 coaches.

Employment with the ski school requires an interview, valid work rights, and recognition of qualifications. You can reserve a spot in any course online, which ensures your place in the training program. However, if working is a key reason for joining the Verbier IASI training, please contact us beforehand to ensure you follow the correct procedures.

While UK passport holders currently cannot work in Switzerland, they can participate in an entire season by enrolling in this course. Once they have received proof of booking from us, they can apply for a Swiss student visa, as this course is classified as further education in Switzerland. This arrangement allows the duration of the course to be covered by the student visa, without affecting their 90-day allowance within a 180-day period.

Ski instructors who are multilingual and have prior teaching experience are more likely to secure a position. We strive to provide trainees working with the ski school with approximately 200 teaching hours, though this is not a guaranteed minimum.

Students on our ISIA training courses are often working towards there:

• PSIA Level 3
• BASI Level 3 ISIA
• IASI Level 3
• DAPSI Level 3
• APSI Level 3
• NZSIA Level 3

ISIA courses demand an increase in performance over lower-level courses. With this in mind, many students use a race-derived ski. Many students will either use a GS or a Slalom ski; however, skis that have a radius that falls between these are often popular. These skis trade in versatility for performance, so they will require a greater level of skill to handle them in variable conditions.

Get in touch with our friendly team here or drop us an email at instructorcourses@skinewgen.com.