Also called: Snowsports Instructor
Teaches people of all ages to ski or snowboard at mountain resorts, leading kids' camps, group classes and private lessons on the slopes.
They teach kids' camps in the morning and private lessons in the afternoon, often spending the whole day outside. Many follow winter between the US and the Southern Hemisphere. Tips boost income.
Estimate; seasonal; top private-lesson instructors earn much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. PSIA-AASI certification levels.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation.
Growing about average. Steady seasonal demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps show technique videos, but teaching on snow stays human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to a ski resort's ski & ride school in early fall; resorts train new instructors before opening
Classes: Physical education, Child development, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9032.
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