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WELCOME 3 YOUR NEW OFFICE 4 HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR 5 THE COURSE PROGRAM 6 WHERE CAN YOU GO IN THE U.S. 7 PROFILE 8 WHY NORTHSTAR 9 USA GALLERY 10 QUALIFICATIONS & VISAS 11 PAST INTERN REVIEWS 12 WHATS NEXT 13 WELCOME TO THE STATES

Welcome to our courses overview for U.S.A this season. We continue to offer both instructor internships and training courses in the land of opportunity and .

Here at EA Ski & Snowboard Training, we are excited about your journey to becomming an instructor and want it to be as smooth and as FUN as possible. We aim to develop your skills, get you qualified and then set you up in this industry with a great .

Our team are all passionate snowsports instructors and winter lovers themselves. We are here to support you and assist you through this process including choosing the right resort, sorting out your visa and getting out there on the snow.

Let’s make this winter epic together!

The EA Ski & Snowboard Training Team YOUR NEW OFFICE

Northstar is an epic ski resort in and the USA offers many opportunities for qualified ski and snowboard instructors year after year in it’s booming snowsports industry. Make your office a adventure-filled and beautiful slope and stare out at Lake Tahoe itself. Our most popular course is the instructor internship program which comes complete with the famous guaranteed job offer. You will train for and then spend a season working as a qualified ski or snowboard instructor in America. HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE U.S.

Our ski or snowboard instructor courses in the USA involve full instructor training, certification, and a guaranteed job offer at our USA resort in Lake Tahoe, Northstar. This is the best way to secure paid employment in this competitive industry.

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GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY WORLD-CLASS QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER Meet friends for life and head You will become an internationally Experience is key in this industry. away on the winter season of a qualified instructor after completion. The guaranteed job offer will help lifetime. Your EA mates may This is because your qualification is you secure any further instructor continue in the industry with recognised & will enable you to work jobs & will also help you cover you. You’re all in this together. around the world. costs on your season. THE COURSE PROGRAM.

PRE-SEASON WEEK 2 GETTING READY TO GO TO AMERICA GET STUCK INTO TRAINING

During your next block of training days you’ll continue to develop Receive pre-course support and assistance from your training your personal ski or board skills. Your trainers will step up the consultant ahead of your season. They will help you select the tempo and get you into some more challenging terrain and perfect resort for you, sort out your visa and make the pre-season hopefully to some local powder stashes. process run smoothly.

WEEK 1 WEEK 3 ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & TRAINING BEGINS EXAM PREPARATION

On arrival in USA you will be met by an EA On Ground Program Your last block of training days is geared toward getting you ready for Manager in San Fransisco. Evening one kicks off with a social catch the level one exam. You’ll also spend time on developing your level up where you will get to meet the other course participants. The next one demonstrations, teaching progressions and practice group day you get to explore a bit and organise any required essentials teaching scenarios. You also continue to develop your personal ski or before a group dinner. Then it’s time to jump on a plane, bus or train board skills on a variety of terrain. On your days off there’ll be an and head to your training resort! opportunity for you to shadow a ski & board school lessons and cover off indoor course materials in study groups including any pre-exam When you first get there we’ll run you through the program outline written modules. including goals and training objectives. We’ll take you around for a ski resort orientation where you can check out the scenery. You’ll meet your ski & snowboard school trainers and also collect your season WEEK 4 passes. Expect some fun social events during this time as your get to EXAM & BEGIN WORKING know your fellow program participants. The Level One Exam is basically an extension of the training days! The Your first training days will be focused around developing your course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal ski or board skills both on and off . You’ll learn about personal or riding skills even further. At the end of the exam stance and balance and get an introduction to key movements. By the module you should be walking away with a pass result! All going well end of this training block you have an understanding of the you will start work in time for the busy period! fundamental skills and the level one certification standards. On days off there’ll be an opportunity to practice, consolidate and cover off Note: The above is a general outline - timing and inclusions vary from indoor course materials in study groups. resort to resort; program to program. WHERE CAN YOU GO IN AMERICA Our American resort, Northstar has been carefully picked to offer you the best instructor training, a great variety of terrain to enjoy, shred and explore and finally, the best employment opportunities in order to earn money.

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1 WORLD CLASS RESORT

WEST COAST

Northstar Lake Tahoe

PHOTO CREDIT: PAST INTERN, TOM POOLE PHOTGRAPHY NORTHSTAR LAKE TAHOE

‘The Star’ as it’s known by locals is our North Lake Tahoe training base. We are stoked to have a long-standing relationship with Northstar, ACCOMMODATION which is now part of the Vail Resorts family and one of the leading resorts in the USA.

Accommmodation is provided at This is Shawn White’s stomping ground and an Kingswood Condominiums. epic location for a first winter season. The Condos are cozy 3 and 4 bed- Northstar ski school has some of the best room units that accommodate training in the world and will help you hone in on between 5-8 trainees. your skills, develop your technical ability and The rooms are twin or triple share, become a great instructor. and there are fully equipped kitchens with bedding and linen provided.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Fantastic terrain parks Extensive system Average snowfall of 350 inches

Great ski school to work for Beautiful scenery Awesome village WHY NORTHSTAR

The US is a great holiday destination and there is a large demand for ski and snowboard instructors there due to the high number of holi- day-goers flocking there to enjoy the great snow every year.

The USA offers a great mountain experience with great snow, awesome ski towns and epic terrain parks. Plus there are things like diners with unlimited maple syrip, a million Starbucks locations and super friendly people.

If you are looking for a good mixture of lifestyle, epic powder days and good work hours, Northstar is the place for you!

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EA Ski and Snowboard Internship and Instructor Courses allow you to obtain a globally recognised certification accredited through international governing bodies. All of our certifications are recognised by the ISIA which means that your qualification is globally recognised and you can work in many destinations around the world!

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INSTRUCTOR ABILITY GUIDE

Includes:

Overall skiing ability chart Minimum standard measure for EA courses Skiing and ability level description

VIEW RESOURCE > PAST INTERN REVIEWS

Jonathon, Northstar McKenzie, Northstar

“My experience was definitely one for the books. “The EA program helped me get the coolest Though I’ve skied off and on throughout my life, I job in the world. I came in with the EA wasn’t as prepared for the workout I got from program in November and it was my seamless having a fun, hands-on learning program as I did entry into the industry! When I started I knew a at the EA program in Northstar CA. It’s definitely a little about snowboarding and nothing great way to get into a great passion that will open about instructing. the doors for a worldwide career. I received some of the best training available on If you’re young, love snow sports, want to share the mountain and after a successful level one your passion with others, and live to , exam, I was fully prepared and fully I recommend doing this program.” qualified to begin instructing.”

Patricia, Northstar Robby, Northstar

“Getting paid to snowboard is so “I choose to do the ultimate plus amazing!! programme because it would give me the best chance at gettting an instructing ...I do not want to go back to job in the future. my other job! Being able to ski every day if you wanted Everyone who has a passion for the sport was the dream! ” should at least try this out for a season!”

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SO, WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

1. See if you qualify 2. Chat with us! 3. Book your place • Check your ability level • Eligibility and program options • Fill out our booking form • What country are you interested in? • Requirements and expectations • Place a deposit to reserve your place! • What do you want from your season? • Your goals and the best way to achieve them

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