THE ULTIMATE GAP YEAR SKI SEASON & SKI INSTRUCTION COURSES
A gap year ski season is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Since 2008, Powder Byrne has offered our students a real mountain ski programme with a chance to start your journey becoming a qualified ski instructor, and enjoy a lifetime experience you’ll never forget!
The exclusive, Piste to Profession programme combines a multitude of ski industry disciplines, a unique all-round snowsports experience, and sought-after professional opportunities, designed to challenge students both on and off the slopes.
Choosing Powder Byrne provides students and parents with added peace of mind. Piste to Profession students should complete the programme with recognised ski instructor qualifications, first aid qualifications, new lifelong friends, incredible mountain memories, and professional experience, with an impressive set of skills to add to their CVs. The qualifications and activities will vary according to each programme.
Applications for Winter Season 2021-22 are open.
Secure your place on the 4-week programme today, prices from £6,400 per person.
The 4 week programme commences in December 2021.
Secure your place on the 9-week programme today, prices from £10,150 per person.
The 9 week programme commences in December 2021 until the middle of February 2022.
Secure your place on the full season programme today, prices from £14,950 per person.
The full programme commences in late December 2021 and runs approximately 13/14 weeks until the near end of the season.
Students will be living throughout the season in self-catered shared accommodation in Switzerland and may be required to travel to different resorts to complete certain elements of the course.
*Our dates are subject to change and the exact dates are confirmed prior to the start of the programme.
FULL SEASON PROGRAMME FEATURES & MODULES
Ski Instruction & Coaching
COMPREHENSIVE SKI INSTRUCTION AND COACHING TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SKI EXAMINATIONS
Ski Instructor Qualifications
A CHANCE TO GAIN RECOGNISED SKI INSTRUCTION QUALIFICATIONS | SWISS KIDS INTRUCTOR (ZA KIDS)
Ski School Shadowing
SHADOWING HOURS AND EXPERIENCE WITH SKI SCHOOLS
Assessments & Training Feedback
REGULAR ASSESSMENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON TO AID PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Health & Safety Training
HEALTH AND SAFETY & FIRST AID TRAINING
Ski Race Training
SKI RACE TRAINING AND WORLD CUP EXPERIENCE
Children Ski Development & Self-Training Courswork
CHILDRENS SKI DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Snowsports Experience
SNOWSPORTS EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND KNOWLEDGE
SOS Training
SOS & MOUNTAIN AWARENESS EXPERIENCE
Off-Piste / All-Mountain Training
OFF-PISTE AND ALL-MOUNTAIN TERRAIN SKI TRAINING
Multi-discipline
PREPARING YOU FOR FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Tour Operator Experience
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
A season like no other
OTHER ACTIVITIES
THE PISTE TO PROFESSION PROGRAMME
The programme includes the following;
– Airport transfers from Zurich Airport –
– Self-catered accommodation in close proximity to lifts and amenities –
– Resort programme co-ordinator –
– DBS Check –
– Specialist Winter Medical Insurance Policy –
– Ski Instructors Insurance –
– Specialist 24/7 support –
– Pre-travel assistance to arrange any additional details –
– Special offers and arrangements for parents visits through the season –
Employment and future training opportunities
After successful completion of the programme, many of our students have wished to return to continue gaining further qualifications with us or have worked through Powder Byrne and partners as ski instructors all over the world.
Applicant Requirements
We make clear to our students that this is an intensive course, packed full of experiences and we expect dedication and commitment from all who take part. Applicants will be required to show the following;
– Good work ethic –
– Commitment to training and exams –
– Willingness to gain personal and professional skills –
– Good time management and ability to self-study for required coursework –
– At least 8 weeks ski experience –
– Good ability to live and work in a close team environment –
– Good ability to communicate, feedback, present, and problem solve –
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with the programme managers to confirm the suitability for the programme.
ENQUIRE AND SCHEDULE A INTRODUCTORY CALL WITH A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM
WE WILL THEN INVITE CANDIDATES TO AN INTERVIEW TO ASSESS THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAMME
POSITIONS FOR THE PROGRAMME WILL THEN BE OFFERED TO APPLICANTS
ONCE A CLIENT, ALWAYS A CLIENT
