Be part of our first ever intake of ski and snowboard instructor course candidates!
Looking to take your ski or snowboard instructor course to upgrading your skills this winter?
The Ride Side’s instructor programme will bring you to New Zealand this July 2023 to take your Snowboard (SBINZ) & Ski (NZSIA) Lvl 1 Instructor Certification.
Both SBINZ & NZSIA are well-established, internationally renowned bodies for producing professional, knowledgeable instructors, with the capabilities to teach and ride at very high standards. These 2 organisations set the standard for instructor certification in New Zealand and are highly recognised in ski resorts around the world.

Why this programme?
You will be our first intake of ski & snowboard instructors in Singapore!

Advance your skills
Looking to take your skills to the next level? This course will provide you with a strong platform to upgrade your skills and knowledge of the sport to begin teaching.

Learn to Teach
Instructor course will equip you with strong fundamental techniques and the ability to teach, analyse and correct both skiers and snowboards to perform at a higher level.

Internationally Recognised
The SBINZ and NZSIA instructor certification is internationally recognised and highly respected around the ski resorts of the world due to their effective teaching techniques and high standards demanded.
Instructor Programme
Choose your discipline

SBINZ Level 1
SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Programme Dates: 22-30 July

NZSIA Level 1
SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Programme Dates: 22-30 July
Course Details
Course Objective:
Snowboard Level One Certification is the entry-level instructor’s course aimed at people interested in joining the snowsports industry. The five-day course includes modules covering rider improvement, the teaching model, progressions for beginner students, guest service elements, teaching children, class handling and safety.
Assessment Process:
Candidates riding is continually assessed during the five days. Candidates must be able to ride all blue groomed terrain with good form while using an efficient blend of movements and show good decision making relative to terrain, traffic and environmental conditions.
Skidded turn demonstration on green terrain, both in their forward riding direction and in switch direction. Basic freestyle demonstrations; candidates will be required to perform a tidy 50-50 on a ride-on box and an Ollie on a green slope.
Versatility riding; Flat land / ground 360s in the fall line, and turn size / shape rhythm change task. These will be assessed on green or easy blue terrain.
Intermediate turns; demonstrating the ability to add board performance and use an active stance with an increased range of movement.
Candidates’ instructing ability is assessed during a 15-minute teaching presentation to other members of their group, Here the candidate presents a step from the beginner teaching content from the SBINZ manual
Pre-requisites:
- A confident rider on easy blue groomed terrain, can show a mix of turn size and shape, can ride appropriate chair lifts safely.
- Ride forwards & switch on green terrain.
- Already attempted basic freestyle: 50/50 on an easy ride on box, already had a go at spinning flatland 360’s both ways and can “Ollie” on green terrain.
NZSIA - Ski Level 1 Certification

Course Objective:
Ski Level One Certification is the entry-level instructor’s course aimed at people interested in joining the snow sports industry. A Level One Ski Instructor is certified to teach first time skiers up to advanced wedge turns. The 5 day course is primarily an educational course with assessments in skiing and teaching.
Assessment Process:
Ski Level One Certification sessions will cover and assess:
- NZSIA technique and mechanics.
- Basic teaching methodology.
- Personal skiing skills and fundamental skill demonstrations.
- NZSIA progression for first time skiers through wedge turns.
Candidates’ teaching ability and technical understanding are assessed in three teaching presentations during the course. Technical and Teaching theory are assessed by way of an online course.
Pre-requisites:
To achieve this qualification candidates should be parallel skiers making various turn radii on blue and green terrain.
Programme Itinerary
22 - 30 July 2023
Arrive in Queenstown, check-in to your accommodation and get acquainted with the rest of the crew!
For those who arrive early and want to hit the slopes, you can head up the slopes for a half day session. For the rest, take the day to explore the bustling city of Queenstown.
At night, you will head out for dinners with the crew and check out some of the best spots in Queenstown.
Today, we will head up the slopes as a crew for our first full day on snow.
Use today to warm your legs up, refine your technique and get orientated with the new mountain surroundings. Practice your turns with feedback from the crew.
During the next couple of nights, expect sessions going through your day’s riding and get tips on how to improve your technique and chances of passing the course.
Your 5-day instructor course with SBINZ /NZSIA begins.
Throughout the next 5 days, you will be taken through the skills you’d need as an instructor with a series of lessons & demonstration exercises.
Use Days 1 & 2 to absorb as much technical and theoratical knowledge as you can from your examiner. Take these 2 days to learn and perfect your form and technique.
Days 3 & 4 are usually the days where you will be assessed on your riding demonstrations. Do your best to impress and show your improvements from the first 2 days.
On day 5, you will take your teaching exam where your instructing ability will be assessed. You will be expected to teach a beginner group with the correct progressions learnt from your instructor manual.
Congratulations on being a Certified Level 1 instructor!
Celebrate the day like a champ.
You will have the choice of exploring Queenstown’s scene or have 1 last day of riding on the slopes with the team! Go shred your hearts out on this awesome day.
Before you know it, the week would have passed and it will be time to pack your bags and head off to your next adventure.
Shuttle pick up back to Queenstown airport will be arranged for you accordingly.
For those keen on a longer adventure, there will be a possibility of extending your trip and continue with The Ride Side’s trips for the next 2 weeks (30 Jul – 13 Aug 2023).
If you are interested in this opportunity, give us a shoutout at [email protected] to apply to be a host.
Package Highlights
THE RIDE SIDE x AIR NEW ZEALAND - Exclusive 10% flight discounts

9D8N Accommodation
6 Day lift pass
NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Course Fees
Daily mountain shuttle
2-Way Airport Transfers
Daily Briefing and tips by TRS Team
Total $2990/pax
Not included
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Daily meals and expenses
- SBIN/NSIA membership fees (NZD 90; upon online reservation)
Instructor Reimbursement Programme
Get up to $1000 back of course fees reimbursed
Get up to $1000 of your instructor programme fee reimbursed when you teach with us at The Ride Side or Trifecta.
Full details of instructor position opportunities will be released later in July 2023.
Note: This programme will apply to instructors who have attended our instructor trips and are successfully selected
Why join this programme with TRS?
Take your instructor course with The Ride Side

Learn & live with a crew
Learning with a group that will provide constant encouragement and having course mates to bounce feedback off will increase your chances of passing the course

Hassle-free Travel
Taking your instructor course can be a nervy experience and taking care of travel logistics should be the last thing on your mind. Leave the trip logistics up to us so you can fully concentrate on your course and exam preparation.

Guided by Us
Our team at The Ride Side have all taken our instructor certs in NZ and will share our experiences with the group, including constant technique feedback and exam tips during the trip.
Opportunities with The Ride Side

Be an Instructor / Host on TRS travel programmes
- Spend a month or a full season on the mountains as an instructor or a Host with The Ride Side
- Minimum Level 1 instructor certification required to be an instructor; highly useful for host applicants

Be an instructor at TRIFECTA Singapore
- Launching 4th quarter of 2023, ski & snowboard instructor roles (full time & part time) will be available in Singapore with opportunities to take your instructing to resorts around the world
Instructor Reimbursement Programme
Get up to $1000 back of course fees reimbursed
Get up to $1000 of your instructor programme fee reimbursed when you teach with us at The Ride Side or Trifecta.
Full details of instructor position opportunities will be released later in July 2023.
Note: This programme will apply to instructors who have attended our instructor trips and are successfully selected

Interested to be a host in NZ?
For those keen on a longer adventure, there will be a possibility of extending your trip and continue with The Ride Side’s NZ trips as a ‘Host’ for the next 2 weeks (30 Jul – 13 Aug 2023).
Click the button below to view Host requirement details .
ACCOMMODATION

THE RIDE SIDE - INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Single Bed in Twin Share
Apartment Style Living
- 8 Nights; Single Bed in Twin Share/ King Bedroom
- 6 Day Dual Mountain Lift Pass
- SBINZ/NZSIA Lvl 1 Course Fees
- Daily Private Transport to Ski Resorts
- 2 Way Airport Transfer
Programme Dates: 22-30 July

THE RIDE SIDE - INSTRUCTOR COURSE
King Bedroom (Bed Share)
Apartment Style Living
- 8 Nights; King Bedroom for 2 pax
- 6 Day Dual Mountain Lift Pass
- SBINZ/NZSIA Lvl 1 Course Fees
- Daily Private Transport to Ski Resorts
- 2 Way Airport Transfer
Programme Dates: 22-30 July

THE RIDE SIDE - INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Rollaway bed
in Living Area
- 8 Nights; Rollaway bed in living room
- 6 Day Dual Mountain Lift Pass
- SBINZ/NZSIA Lvl 1 Course Fees
- Daily Private Transport to Ski Resorts
- 2 Way Airport Transfer
Programme Dates: 22-30 July
Accomodation Highlights
Beautiful lakeside luxury apartments.
Your accommodation in Queenstown will be 3 bedroom luxury apartments with stunning lakeside views.
Each apartment comes with a choice between twin or king rooms, a living area, a fully equipped kitchen and free WIFI.
From under floor heating to grand fireplaces, every room has been thoughtfully designed to make the most of Queenstown’s serene surroundings.

Spacious apartment living

Views over Queenstown Lake

Full kitchen amenities

Modern toilets with underfloor heating

Beautiful, modern rooms with underfloor heating

Comfortable, modern rooms
Book Now
BOOKING CLOSED
Send an email to [email protected] to be WAITLISTED
Image | Room Type | Description | Availability | Price | Select Trip | categories_hfilter | price_hsort |
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Single Bed in Twin Room - Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023) | Out of stock | $2990.00 | L1 Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023), uncategorized, New Zealand 2023 | 2990 | |||
King Bed (Bed share) in Private Room for 1 pax - Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023) | Out of stock | L1 Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023), uncategorized, New Zealand 2023 | 2790 | ||||
Rollaway bed in Living area for 1 pax - Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023) | Out of stock | $2490.00 | L1 Instructor Programme (22 - 30 JULY 2023), uncategorized, New Zealand 2023 | 2490 |
Booking terms
THE RIDE SIDE x AIR NEW ZEALAND EXCLUSIVE
10% off SIN-ZQN return fares, all classes
Promo code: NZWINTER
For first 100 bookings only.
Travel Period: 20JUL-20AUG23
Terms & Conditions
- Offer applies to return bookings purchased from airnz.com.sg.
- Offer is valid for sale on 17APR – 14MAY23.
- Travel must completed by 20AUG23.
- Only one promo code per purchase is permitted.
- Promo code discount applies to the base fare only and does not apply to fuel surcharge, government fees and taxes.
- If a promo code booking is purchased and subsequently changed to travel outside the stated promo travel period a new fare will need to be purchased at the applicable fare level available.
- All rules and terms and conditions of fare type purchased will apply.