subject: The Snow Expert: Teaching Others About Skiing [print this page] Effective ski instructing or ski teaching is not just about how well you can ski; it is primarily about how well you communicate with your ski students or protgs. Although having excellent skiing skills will give you an advantage, we must keep in mind that most ski resort owners favor those who have the ability to pass on the proper ski instruction to their protgs.
For a lot of young adults, becoming a ski instructor is something they can be proud of and boast of to their peers.Many of these young men and women are graceful masters of the snow slopes; yet, only a few can effectively pass on their knowledge of gliding through the ski slopes through proper ski teaching and ski instructing methods.
Since various ski resorts and companies all over the world are always looking for capable and proficient ski instructors, people who posses proper ski instruction ability are in high demand; especially during peak season. Sadly, only a few individuals have the patience, personality and communication skills to impart the correct ski instruction to their students utilizing acceptable ski teaching techniques!
If you are absolutely keen on ski teaching as a part-time or full-time job, it is still important for you to have the necessary skiing skills. It is essential for you to be able to anchor your ski instruction to your experience as a skier; for this, you need to know how to ski. If you already have adequate snow slope maneuverability, then its time to get certified.
In order to increase your chances of landing that ski instructing position youve always dreamed about, there are three certificates you need to achieve; these are the Adaptive, Alpine and Nordic certificates of ski instruction. These three ski instruction certificates will require paper and physical testing by licensed professional ski instructor trainers.
After you pass your ski instruction certification, its time to start job hunting in classified ads on newspapers and on online listings. Always keep in mind, however, that skiing skills will only open the door for you. Communication through suitable ski instructing methods is still what defines effective ski teaching from an inept one.
