Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 PRICE: AUD$ 14,560 I dont know how you can make the payback on that. Heck that is more than my College education! Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Translation anyone? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 where's that source from Fatts? Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Costs roughly that much to get your Level 3 in Austria. It doesn't increase your pay that much, but what it does allow is to become a stakeholder in a ski school. I.e. you're allowed to become like a shareholder in the ski school and at the end of the season profits are distributed among the stakeholders. Lower levels don't get that opportunity. Depending on the ski school you can make a tidy sum out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
abe 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 That is an insane amount of money. So what is the cheap way of doing it? I have been looking into doing it in NZ next year, but cant see anything for less than 10000$ It seems like its all aimed at UK kids on their gap years. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Originally Posted By: Legion Costs roughly that much to get your Level 3 in Austria. It doesn't increase your pay that much, but what it does allow is to become a stakeholder in a ski school. I.e. you're allowed to become like a shareholder in the ski school and at the end of the season profits are distributed among the stakeholders. Lower levels don't get that opportunity. Depending on the ski school you can make a tidy sum out of it. In that case, can I buy a level 3, join a ski school, not actually teach or anything and then have a share? Nah, an easier way would be just to invest in one. The way I see it, the ski schools with English speaking teachers are raking it in. I see it lasting for quite a long time too. Location of course is the key. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I got my licence to ski teach for 200 bucks when I was 19 or 20. another 300 for the next level. That source is easy enough to find search learn to ski in Niseko and you will find a ton of places. Payback equals the amount of time it will take you to make back on your investment. Figure extra food etc and you are talking 16000 bucks! I still havent seen 14000 dollars total earnings in 20 years of part time teaching. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 but at 12,000Y for a 2 hour lesson, it could bring money if you say, work 2 sessions per day for 6 days a week. and on your day off, do another 2 sessions freelance. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 No instructor working for a company know of makes 12000 for 2 hours. The rate is about 4000 yen a half day or 8000 yen a full day. I personally charge 20000 or 30000 yen for a full day. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 then that would be 8,000 x 6 = 48,000 and throw in your freelaqnce at 12,000 for the day off so total for a 4 month season = 960,000Y. No enough to get back the license fee in a year, but maybe 2 years. Harsh. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Mate do you really think that people want lessons everyday? Seriously you are on crack or something. Busy times are chinese new year and until feb. That is 2 monthes max and even then you will average 5 days a week max and have cancels. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 yeah I'm on crack and I want lessons everyday of the week and nightas too. Maybe you aint been paying attention. Ask your friendsup north what kinda bookings they're taking. I had a very hard time trying to get an English speaking instructor for my friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 Book a lesson off a peak time and see what you get. There are 2 busy months and then you dont need 20 instructors. Link to post Share on other sites
Legion 0 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It costs that much in Austria because it's a ~100 day course at ~10,000 yen a day. So not only do you have to figure in the cost of the course, you have to figure in the lost income from a whole season. The other issue is getting in to the course in the first place. When I did Level 2 (~100,000 yen) there were 400 applicants trying out for 100 places. Apparently for the Level 3 they get more like a 10 to 1 ratio of applicants to places. So you have to be pretty good to get through the 2 day tryouts. Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 SJ'er Registered: 17 October, 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Cairns, Australia That is an insane amount of money. So what is the cheap way of doing it? I have been looking into doing it in NZ next year, but cant see anything for less than 10000$ It seems like its all aimed at UK kids on their gap years. You hit the nail on the head here- that is exactl;y who they are aiming at -that is nothing for rich english kids - basic laws of supply and demanad ! Link to post Share on other sites
Senator 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Are these "levels" different in different countries? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 the canadian version is 500 bucks Link to post Share on other sites
berryberrycold 0 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What should someone look for re: qualifications of ski instructors here in Japan? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 you mean if you were wanting a ski instructor for the day? I don't suppose qualifications would come to mind, just his/her availabilty and the price. But I gather there are min qualifications for leading the lesson: Canadian level 2 NewZealand level 2 ect. There are loads of instructors here who could fill in the gaps. Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I have photoshopped myself an instructors badge. I am taking on students now, and I only charge $1 per video click. Ok, video's do NOT make up for the real deal... But it gives you a heads up before you get on the slopes with someone who knows what they are doing =) If i had the cash, I would definitely get some help.. I need it... Link to post Share on other sites
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