What certifications do I need to teach at GoSnow?
Instructors must hold at least an APSI, CSIA, BASI, PSIA, NZSIA or equivalent Level 1 certification, with Level 2+ preferred.
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GoSnow Niseko · Japan
Apply by 1 October 2026
Deliver private and group ski/snowboard instruction in English across the world-famous powder slopes of Grand Hirafu and Hanazono.
Pay
¥3,700–5,500 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
1 December 2026
End
1 May 2027
Job type
Ski School
Housing
Subsidized Modern Apartment
Competitive base pay starting from ¥3,700/hr (scaled by certification), high-season performance bonuses, subsidized modern accommodation in Kutchan/Hirafu, and Grand Hirafu season pass.
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Snowsports qualification (APSI, NZSIA, CSIA/CASI, BASI, PSIA-AASI Level 1+). Fluent English and enthusiasm for powder coaching across all age groups.
Grand Hirafu Season Pass
Subsidized Housing
High Season Bonuses
Visa Sponsorship
GoSnow is the official international snowsports school of Grand Hirafu in Niseko, Hokkaido. Specializing in English-first ski and snowboard instruction, they offer dedicated children’s programs, deep-powder guiding clinics, and private high-performance coaching in Japan’s deepest snow.
Largest International Snowsports School in Japan
Priority Lift Line Access Across Grand Hirafu
Subsidized Modern Lodging in Kutchan & Hirafu
Comprehensive Japanese Working Holiday Visa Support
Instructors must hold at least an APSI, CSIA, BASI, PSIA, NZSIA or equivalent Level 1 certification, with Level 2+ preferred.
Yes, GoSnow provides sponsorship and administrative guidance for Working Holiday and standard Japanese skilled instructor visas.
