Why become a ski instructor?

Working as a ski instructor is not just a career choice, it's a lifestyle choice. If you love skiing and you love the mountain then becoming a ski instructor is the ultimate way to put what you love into practice. Never mind a boring office job and a cramped house where your only view is of the neighbour's bathroom, you can live and work in the mountain. Working as a ski instructor is the ultimate job for anyone who loves the sport. If you are a seriously enthusiastic skier then becoming an instructor is the best way to make the most of your passion. Working as a ski instructor you get to ski all day every day. It's a challenge and you get to do something different from day to day. If you're a good skier and you just love skiing, why not do something that means you get to ski the mountain every single day of the winter season.

As well as the fantastic skiing opportunities that come with the job there is also a great social element to becoming a ski instructor. Living and working with like minded people, you can be sure to build long lasting friendships. With a buzzing social scene in most resorts you can easily adopt the work hard play hard motto. Working as a ski instructor you'll also build up a large clientele. You'll meet new people all the time and build lasting relationships with some. The social side to become a ski instructor and the incredible skiing opportunity are definite pros for many.

There are many added perks to enjoy as a ski instructor. Aside from the fact that you get to ski every day, you get a free lift pass and a pretty decent pay. Working as a ski instructor is generally more lucrative than many other resort jobs. As a first time instructor you can earn a decent amount and as you become more qualified and experienced you can expect to earn more. It's a financial pro and you also get a pretty cool uniform. Having undergone all the training, you'll be a pretty hot skier who can make skiing backwards look easy. A slick skier in an awesome jacket...your rep will soar!

There are also some small rewards that come with the job. Clients will put their trust in you, a rewarding responsibility. You can replace their fear and insecurity with confidence and pride. You can watch their improvement and know it's a result of your work. You'll build up loyalties and know that people put their faith in you completely. At the end of a busy day or week, you can be sure that you made someone's experience on the mountain just that little bit better.

Ultimately, working as a ski instructor is the best way to spend a winter!

If you want to be a ski instructor and live this awesome life then the next thing to do is find out how to become a ski instructor, decide where you want to train and work, and choose a course.

Basecamp offer a number of ski and snowboard instructor courses. Check them out on our website: www.basecampgroup.com