MT HUTT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Become a Coach
Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor
Been skiing or riding for a while? Take it up a notch and train with us towards your Level 1 (or higher) ski or snowboard instructing quals.
ability levels
You’re an advanced skier or rider, confident all over the mountain in any conditions. Our Snowsports crew are a key part of the Mt Hutt whānau, delivering unforgettable days for guests.
Opportunity to Join Our Team
After the 12-day Rookie Instructor Training Programme, if you're performing well you’ll be invited to join our Snowsports crew for the July school holidays before taking your Level 1 NZSIA cert exam.
one of the best pathways to become a ski or snowboard instructor in New Zealand
You’ll train with NZSIA and SBINZ trainers and examiners through on-snow coaching and indoor workshops, building the technical, teaching and exam-ready skills needed to step into instructor opportunities with confidence. Enrol by 31 May.
Please note: The NZSIA and SBINZ Exam fee is an additional $960 and external to the Rookie Instructor Training Programme cost.
Rookie Instructor Training - Domestic Programme
An intensive 12-day course designed to prepare confident skiers and riders for instructor roles on the Mt Hutt Snowsports team.
Rookie Instructor Training - International Programme
The NZSki International Rookie Instructor Training Programme is your chance to train with world-class coaches and potentially land a seasonal instructor role at Mt Hutt.
faqs
The Mt Hutt Rookie Instructor Training Programme is one of the most direct pathways into a paid ski or snowboard instructor role with NZSki.
While employment isn’t guaranteed, participants will have the opportunity to interview during the programme, and successful candidates may be offered a role on the Mt Hutt Snowsports team, depending on performance and availability.
The programme includes 12 days of coaching at Mt Hutt, running daily from 9am – 3:30pm.
You’ll take part in a mix of on-snow ski and snowboard training and indoor workshops, covering technique, teaching methods and guest experience. The course also includes an interview opportunity for a ski or snowboard instructor role on Day 10.
If you enrol before 31 May 2026, a 3 Peak Season Pass is included, giving you access to Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables for the season.
Mt Hutt instructor training is designed for strong intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders who are confident riding on red and black terrain.
You don’t need previous teaching experience, but you should be comfortable skiing or riding in a range of conditions and ready to develop both your technical skills and your ability to teach others.
