IASI Ski Instructor Exams
Subzero Coaching is an official IASI LCP (licensed course provider) in Zermatt, Switzerland.
Here below you can find a complete list of all the courses we offer with venues and dates. Each course also has dedicated pages, so please visit the links we have posted under each module!
IASI Ski Instructor Exams - Alpine
Autumn 2024, on the Zermatt-Matterhorn Glacier:
IASI Alpine Level 1, 4th-8th November (TBC)
IASI Alpine Level 2, 2nd-6th December (TBC)
The IASI Alpine Level 1 is the first step to the become a ski instructor.
It allows you to teach in indoor environments as well as controlled areas, such as artificial slopes and beginners areas in the mountains.
The course runs for 6 days and includes technical and teaching training. The exam runs as a "continuous assessment", where the candidate has many opportunities to showcase the level of technical skiing and teaching knowledge required.
Check out our Autumn Training & Exam package here.
The IASI Alpine Level 2 is the first qualification that allows you to work in the full mountain environment. It allows you to successfully apply for ski instructor jobs in ski resorts, all over the world.
The course runs for 6 days, with training on both technical and teaching aspects. Just like the Level 1, the exam runs as "continuous assessment" for the duration of the course.
To find out more about the IASI pathway and a full overview of it, check out the dedicated article here.
Ski Instructor Exam Preparation
Having gone through the pathway ourselves we know jumping into the course "cold blooded" can be challenging. Therefore, prior to each IASI exam we also organize a comprehensive training week prior to each exam.
Amongst other things you will be able to meet your IASI Examiner and get to know each others. On snow shadowing hours opportunities are also available!
If you are looking to get your Level 2 and could do with a bit more than just a week away, we have created a new formula, the "Full Blast" course! 3 weeks of training prior to the Level 2 exam; A full-immersion course to get your best chances of success, spend some time on the mountain and get the chance to be introduced to our ski school network! Find out more about it here.
IASI Courses and Exams 2024/25, Zermatt
Alpine Conversion Course
1st to 3rd November
Alpine Level 3 Technical Exam
25th-29th November
Exam Fees
Exam Fee : 670 swiss francs.
Accommodation deals available!
IASI Snowboard Instructor Exams
IASI Snowboard Level 1
15th to 20th March 2024
Examiner: Niamh Gale
The first step to become a Snowboard instructor!
It allows you to teach in indoor environments as well as controlled areas, such as artificial slopes and beginners areas in the mountains.
The course runs for 6 days and includes technical and teaching training. The exam runs as a "continuous assessment", where the candidate has many opportunities to showcase the level of technical skiing and teaching knowledge required.
This course is also valid as second discipline, to gain your Level 3 Alpine with the ISIA Stamp.
Becoming a Race or Freestyle Coach
If you are keen to become a Ski Coach in either Racing or Freestyle, IASI offers a dedicated pathway towards this goal. Split in different stages in order to offer the best knowledge possible, the pathway includes:
- Alpine/Snowboard Instructor Level 1
- Race/Freestyle Coach Level 1
- Race/Freestyle Coach Level 2 + Coaching Theory Module
In order to start the Coaching Courses candidates must first succeed at the Alpine/Snowboard Level 1 course. This is allows the coach to learn the basics of teaching as well as developing his/her technical knowledge of the fundamental movements in skiing. The Alpine/SB Level 1 is also a great chance to practice different scenarios as well as undertake some personal performance training.
The Coaching Theory Module offers coaches a useful insight on many topics related to the subject: Strength and Conditioning principles, Basics of Nutrition and applications in sport, Posture and injury prevention, basics of psychology, ski equipment construction etc.
IASI Race Coach Level 1
2024/2025 - TBC
This is a 3-days course which allows participants to learn the basics of alpine race coaching.
Overall View
The Race Coach Level 1 includes practical and theoretical parts. During the course participants will learn and practice how to work together as a team, develop each others performance, develop personal performance, how to set up a Slalom course and how to ski it.
On the Race Coach Level 2 the Slalom course setting skills are consolidated and the Giant Slalom setting is introduced.
Level 3 Requirements
In order to complete the IASI level 3 qualification all ski instructors have to attend either the Race Coach or the Freestyle Coach Course or a dedicated training camp.
If you are interested in improving yourself between gates check out our race training dates!
IASI Freestyle Coach Level 1 & 2
2024/2025 TBC
Delivered by Andy Bennett, IASI Freestyle Educator & Examiner as well as Technical Coach for the Freestyle GB Team!
This course is an excellent opportunity to get an amazing experience on rails and kickers, learning from one of the best in the business.
Running the Level 1 and the Level 2 back to back, allows participants to make the most out of a single trip. Hopefully leaving with a full Level 2 in their pocket!
We run this at Snow World in Landgraaf as this allows us to make the most out of the time available, as well as guaranteeing access to the near by trampoline facility.
The package on offer includes accommodation, 3 meals a day, ski pass and access to the gym and spa area. The best way to spend a week up in the air.
Overall View
Follow the link here to find out more about the this course, read through the criteria as well as downloading all the available material, including workbooks and manual!
IASI Coaching Theory Module
Online - 11th - 14th September 2023
Live - Zermatt (CH) - January 2024
Online - 9-12th May 2024
This module is part of the Level 3 ISIA stamp qualification and must be attended in order to achieve this certification. It is open for any member with any level of qualification, as this can be a very useful module for all snowsports professionals. It is also valid as a license refresher (CPD)!
Follow the link to visit the section dedicated to this module, along with all the preparatory articles.
Every year we also create a Facebook group for people interested in attending, allowing participants to get to know each others and help finding/sharing accommodation.
IASI Alpine Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
Our Coaching Team has been engaged by IASI to run the Alpine Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1 qualification. This education camp is aimed at sport professionals interested in expanding their knowledge in the coaching arena.
Topics span from physical training techniques to coaching and mentoring methodology. All members with at least a Level 1 qualification can attend this module. This is not a skiing module, but a dryland coaching qualification!
For more information please follow the link here!
Looking after IASI Members
As fellow colleague instructors we try to be as helpful as we can with any deal we can provide. IASI ski instructors that subscribe to our courses will have access to offers provided by our partner companies.
They include: accommodation in Zermatt, deals on baselayer and garment, deals on ski equipment.
IASI Ski Instructor Refresher - ISIA refresher
We are available to do one or more resfresher day(s) for your IASI qualification. Making the most out of this time together, we will run through the association updates but mainly focus of your ski technique or teaching methods. We can decide the schedule together!
We are also able to run valid ISIA refreshers (for those who hold the ISIA stamp or card) which are accepted by ISIA itself.
Get in touch with us to organize your dates, for either groups or individuals.
Ski Instructors Long Term Education
For those looking for a comprehensive course to start their ski career we have two Gap Courses. Running in Autumn for 8 weeks, the course allow participants not to just improve their skiing and teaching skills, but also to get to know the ski industry from within.
Further IASI Ski Instructors Education
In order to support snowsport professionals through out their career and education we run courses towards the Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications.
Find out more through the links and get in touch with us. We can put together a package tailored around your calendar and exams needs!
IASI Exams 2023/24
Please follow the link here to book onto the November Courses for the upcoming season.
*All Subzero courses devolve part of the fee to our ChemoTherapy Support Project.
IASI Ski Instructor Exam Zermatt, Switzerland