Coach and Instructor Training Programmes

Become a Coach, Instructor or Leader

Many of us enjoy the sport so much that they can’t resist trying to persuade others to take up the sport, very often getting involved in coaching, teaching or leading. Developing people’s skills is very rewarding and helps to improve your performance as well. Centres are always looking out for staff and are keen to assist their development.

Snowsport Wales manages and delivers The UK Snowsport Awards and as such provides a training and qualification programme for aspiring Instructors, Coaches and Leaders wishing to work throughout the UK through Clubs, Facilities and upon an individual basis. The courses are recognised throughout Great Britain.

Starting up in the Coach Awards Scheme involves firstly registering with a course – click here. To start your training you need to be at least 14yrs old and to be over 16yrs old prior to qualifying.

COACHING OR INSTRUCTING IN THE EU/EFTA (2nd Feb 2023 Update)

UKSS Course Structure

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Training Programmes

We run a range of coach and instructor training courses at our accredited training centres throughout Wales, which include up to a year’s free membership.  Please check back regularly for updates or contact admin@snowsportwales.net with any specific requirements.

INSTRUCTOR COURSESCourse OverviewLocationDateCostBook Now
Ski Foundation Instructor (L1)Pontypool13/14 January 2024
(2 days)
£199
Ski Instructor (L2)LlandudnoTBC
(2 days)
£199Send me details as they become available - sign up for our newsletter!
Snowboard Instructor (L2)TBCTBC
(2 days)
TBCSend me details as they become available - sign up for our newsletter!
PERFORMANCE COACH COURSESCourse OverviewLocationDateCostBook Now
Alpine Club Performance Coach (L2)Kitzsteinhorn/Kaprun
AUSTRIA
5-10 May 2024
(2 days)
£475
(course fees only - see book now link for further details)
Park & Pipe Performance Foundation Coach (L1)TBCTBCTBCSend me details as they become available - sign up for our newsletter!
TRAINING COURSESCourse OverviewLocationDateCostBook Now
Snowsport Course Organisers CourseFollow book now button for course overviewSnowsport Torfaen Pontypool29 November 2023
(full day)
£110
For a list of UK Snowsport Courses running in England click here
For a list of UK Snowsport Courses running in Scotland click here
Safeguarding and Protecting Children training courses click here

Want to get involved?

Excited by the prospect of Winter Sports? Get along to one of the slopes or clubs in Wales…