Rookie Academy
Rookie Academy Ski Instructor Courses
Introduction
Lake Wānaka is the perfect base to experience some of the best skiing and snowboarding available in the Southern Hemisphere.
Get yourself primed for all-mountain skiing with our Rookie Camps and learn the what, why and how of High Performance skiing from our world-class team of international coaches.
A place in the Rookie Academy prepares you to get the most out of your on-snow lifestyle - the most enjoyment, the opportunity to learn in an amazing environment and the ability to ski all around the world.
And, if you’re interested in a career in snowsports, the Rookie Academy will maximise your investment and accelerate your ability to become part of the industry’s most sought-after group of snow professionals.
Choose your
Rookie Academy
course

Rookie Academy
3 Day CASI Park 1 Instructor Course
The Park Instructor course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to terrain park and freestyle snowboarding safely.

Level:
1

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
3 days

IntakeDates:
Check website for dates

Rookie Academy
4 Week CASI Level 3 Snowboard Instructor Training and Course Only (*No Level 3 exam)
Since CASI Level 3 exam will only be offered in Canada this season, Rookie Academy will provide the structured training and expert coaching you need to increase your chances of success. Our comprehensive training program is designed to help you develop the skills needed to pass the Level 3 exam with confidence.

Level:
3

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
4 weeks

IntakeDates:
Course takes place July and August

Rookie Academy
4 Week CASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor Course and Exam/Evaluation
The goal here isn’t just to pass the CASI Level 2, but to develop a deep understanding of CASI snowboard technique, teaching methodology, and refine your movement analysis skills.

Level:
2

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
4 weeks

IntakeDates:
Course takes place July & August

Rookie Academy
Ski Instructor training course - level 1 & 2
Our most intensive level 1 & 2 instructor training course. To give you the best chance of success, it’s suited for the more confident skier, with just 6 in a group, you get max attention from our exceptional Rookies training crew.

Level:
1

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
8 weeks

IntakeDates:
22nd July to 13th September

Rookie Academy
Ski Instructor training course - Level 2 or 3
Both the Level 2 and especially the Level 3 are tough exams, so you’ll need to be working extra hard with our awesome Rookies trainers to achieve ownership of your Level 2 or Level 3 skills, with no more than 6 in a group… it’s the best chance to achieve your goal.

Level:
2

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
5 weeks

IntakeDates:
29th July to 30th August

Rookie Academy
Ski Instructor training course - Level 1
We know this is the perfect duration of time, our talented Rookies Trainers can develop you into a good skier and teacher before the Level 1 exam. It will certainly help to be a strong intermediate skier (Basic parallel) - It’s our Trainers goal, too… Even on your worst day, you will have the skiing and teaching skills to pass the Level 1 exam.

Level:
1

Qualification:
Certificate

Duration:
3 weeks

IntakeDates:
22nd July to 9th August