AFFORDABLE COURSES & FREE TRAINING FOR FUTURE INSTRUCTORS
Looking to kick-start your career in the snowsports industry without hopping on a plane? Thanks to an exciting partnership between Snowsport England and Snowcentres Limited, you can now train to become an internationally-recognised ski or snowboard instructor at The Snow Centre, Hemel Hempstead or Chill Factore, Manchester.
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These instructor and coaching pathways offer a streamlined, cost-effective route to achieving IVSI qualifications—ideal for anyone keen to teach and inspire others, whether that’s on a part-time or full-time basis.
But the benefits don’t stop there. Snowcentres Limited is also sponsoring Snowsport England’s Talent Pathway, providing free or subsidised access to top-tier training facilities for aspiring athletes across the country.
WHY TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS WITH SNOWSPORT ENGLAND?
- Train Locally at Your Convenience
With Level 1 & 2 instructor courses available in the UK, there’s no need to commit to expensive international travel until you progress to Level 3. Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up your skills, you can learn, train, and qualify at your own pace close to home.
Each course is delivered by top-tier Snowsport England tutors, supported by experienced senior instructors within the local snowsports scene. You’ll be learning from the best, ensuring you’re equipped with the same fundamentals as elite coaches working abroad.
- Pathway to Global Opportunities
Once qualified, you’ll hold internationally-recognised credentials, enabling you to work with clubs or groups worldwide. This is your passport to new adventures, from dry slopes to alpine resorts.
SUPPORTING HOMEGROWN TALENT
The collaboration between Snowsport England and Snowcentres Limited is about more than qualifications; it’s about building opportunities. With this new partnership, young and rising athletes in development squads gain essential resources to progress their careers—all while training in state-of-the-art facilities like real-snow slopes.
Pete Gillespie, Group Head of Snowsports at Snowcentres Limited, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership:
“We’re excited to embark on this innovative partnership, which represents a huge step forward in strengthening snowsports in the UK. Together, we are creating a unique opportunity for both instructors and athletes, making it easier to achieve internationally-recognised qualifications and access top-tier training.”
James Arnold, CEO of Snowsport England, added:
“This partnership is a first of its kind for Snowsport England, and it’s a major milestone in establishing a genuine talent pathway for alpine athletes. We are drawing the coaching and talent pathways closer together. It is vital that even a junior instructor operates with the same fundamentals as an elite coach, so athletes have that consistency. We are excited to see this partnership come to life and to take a further step forward in our ambition to create funded talent pathways for Snowsport England athletes.”
READY TO START YOUR SNOWSPORTS JOURNEY?
Whether you’re dreaming of a career as a top instructor or passionate about supporting UK snowsport athletes, there’s never been a better time to get involved. Find the perfect course or learn more about the Talent Pathway today.
For more information, visit snowsportengland.org.uk or head to your nearest Snow Centre.
