This exciting new venture combining All Mountain Performance (AMP) in Chamonix and Gap year course providers Flying Fish This will be the first ski instructor gap season course to run in the resort of Chamonix. This 11 week course takes place in the French Alps. With skiing to 3,800 metres and Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc, towering over the valley, Chamonix is a spectacular place to train as a snow pro.
Eligible for UK Armed Forces resettlement funding for service leavers.
Chamonix, France
The location offers challenging winter sports and a great apres ski scene. Our aim is to maximize your potential as a skier - and to make sure you enjoy the winter on some of the world's best ski terrain.
AMP and BASI ski instructor training
Professional ski coaches deliver high level training, taking you up to BASI Ski Instructor Level 1 and on to Level 2. The BASI method is guaranteed to improve your technique and increase your knowledge, ensuring you can enjoy skiing safely in a high mountain environment.
Throughout your time with us you will develop your own instructional skills and coaching ability. The programme includes ski school shadowing to introduce you to life as a ski professional.
The course is run by BASI ski instructors from All Mountain Performance. All are qualified to the highest international level, are fluent in English and work at the forefront of modern ski coaching in Europe.
Ski instructor gap course weekly schedule
Weeks 1 and 2:
You start with a week of ski training in preparation for your Level 1 instructor course in the second week. Your BASI trainer now takes you through five days of learning and assessment, leading to Ski Instructor Level 1.
Weeks 3 to 5:
Now the fun and hard work really starts! On one day each week you go on a ski adventure, including trips to Switzerland and Italy. We incorporate training days, targeting your off-piste skills, as soon as you have completed the avalanche and crevasse rescue course. Skiing is physically demanding and we provide specialist training in injury prevention and ski fitness, as well as the essential BASP First Aid course.
Weeks 6 and 7:
Devoted to teaching experience. You will become familiar with the working life of a ski instructor, both on and off the slopes, while you log the 35 hours of ski school experience required before you go for BASI Ski Instructor Level 2. This period includes race coaching, equipment tuning and customer service modules, to broaden your skills base.
Weeks 8 and 9:
Intensive ski coaching to fine tune your technique, ensuring your begin the Level 2 Instructor course with confidence.
Weeks 10 and 11:
Training and assessment for BASI Ski Instructor Level 2. You will finish the programme on a literal high. Once you've completed final assessments we take you up to ski the world famous 25km Valley Blanche with a UIAGM High Mountain Guide. Apres ski drinks on Flying Fish!
Gap Course/Event Ski Instructor Pro Traineeship in Chamonix, France
Training 11 weeks Start date January 2011 End date 21 March 2011
Note: Arrive Geneva on your own flight between 15:00 and 17:00 on the start date, Sunday - Transfer to your accommodation is provided - Welcome briefing on Sunday evening - Training starts Monday - Course finishes Sat 20 Mar - Depart on the end date, Sunday - Transfer to Geneva provided.
What you get
Resettlement funding for UK Forces
BASI Ski Instructor Level 1 BASI Ski Instructor Level 2
BASP First Aid
BASI Child Protection
Ski school experience
Introduction to race coaching
Avalanche awareness and crevasse rescue
Equipment tuning Boot fitting
Customer service training Flying Fish online recruitment
Before you start You need to be reasonably fit and a strong skier, happy to be on the mountain for five hours a day You are in control on the slopes, making parallel turns on red runs.
Bring your own gear for the course or buy it in Chamonix. We will introduce you to experienced ski technicians and boot specialists. You need skis, boots and poles / ski jacket and trousers / thermal first layer and fleece second layer / goggles, sunglasses, gloves and beanie / daypack, avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel.
What next
You can expect to leave the course with the skills and qualifications to teach at the world's best winter sports destinations. Use the Flying Fish online recruitment service to help in your job search If you decide to stay and ski the rest of the season in Chamonix (with your Season Pass), we can help you to find accommodation at reasonable rates Included in the price Shared, self-catering accommodation in twin share apartment, airport transfers. Season Ski Pass for the Chamonix Valley (includes Verbier, Switzerland, and Courmayeur, Italy), tuition and training materials, transport around the Valley on programmed training days.
Extra to pay locally: Carte Neige insurance EUR 55
Course or event price 9,450.00€
If you would like to reserve a place on this ski instructor gap course or make an enquiry please use this link to the Flying Fish website.
http://www.flyingfishonline.com/courses_and_events/search_courses/193.as...
GAP YEAR SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN CHAMONIX 20010/2011
Why do a Gap ski instructor course?
A gap ski instructor course is a great way to spend a winter season in a ski resort. Experience life in a ski resort and dramatically Improve your skiing with elite professionals. Get a very well recognised qualification from BASI to teach skiing in most countries in the world!
Gap Year BASI Ski Instructor course in the world class ski resort of Chamonix 2010/2011.
We speak fluent English when coaching
