AK 77 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Hello there everyone, any feedback on the following questions really appreciated: Are there many opportunities for qualified, Japanese speaking (kind of...), snowboard instructors in Japan? I am planning on getting qualified in NZ this summer, but want to find out if using this in Japan is a realistic goal... or should I just spend the money on doing a TEFL and getting a driving license instead and come and teach again? The issue is partly a financial one, as I would be borrowing some money to get the qualifications. There are the 2 or 3 western-run centres in Niseko, but are there ever any non-Japanese instructors in the Hakuba area? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 AK, if its gonna be a financial issue as to get the qualifications and then pay it back I would go for the TEFL cert. and teach. You would be able to find a school that gives you lots of time off where you can do what you want, have a month off over winter, and still be out on every weekend. Especially if you have teaching exp. here, some Japanese, and a TEFL qualification, would be helpful in getting a job. Guess only drawback is the market really is getting flooded. There are a couple of companies in Hakuba who do English lessons: Evergreen Outdoor Center and ???. I know theyve been swamped this year and coulda used more staff at a few peak points throughout the season. Hope it worksout Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Teach in nagano or up in amori and hit the weekends for a year pay back your dues. Then the next season when you get a 3 year visa go work anywhere you want at a ski field or outdoor company. outdoor companies need raft guides and guide/teachers. Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 If you go through the Rookie Academy in NZ based in Wanaka you will get the chance (providing you pass) to do a season in Hyogo West Japan teaching to groups of JHS/HS students. It used to be just skis but the boarding side of it is (finally) becoming a lot more popular (amongst the students that is).Good Luck> Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 i wonder if anyone can make a living out of being a ski/board instructor. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Some do Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I know a few that do. Unlikely ever to be able to retire wealthily but it's not a bad lifestyle if you love winter. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'm very happy, healthy and moderately wealthy from instructing in the Niseko Resort Area. In this field it's not necessarily how much you make but how much you're left with after expenses. For example, does the company you work for provide free lift passes, equipment, clothing etc? That can add up to a significant amount of money each year that you don't need to earn. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 but did you go on the sly on your day off and went freelancing? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 No. Never needed to. And days off are for playing Link to post Share on other sites
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