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Ski Instructor Income

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followCam
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So averagely, how much does a ski instructor in the U.S/ Canada get paid a year. 
Dec 17 2007 3:10PM
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Ski_Unit_19
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depends what kind of certification  you have
Dec 17 2007 3:17PM
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The_Oakley_Kid
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it actually really really low if your just starting out, but once you get into doing like private lessons and stuff, then the cash money starts to flow
Dec 17 2007 3:21PM
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EMK
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^^^^an average one maybe?

Dec 17 2007 3:21PM
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followCam
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say a CSIA Level 1 and a freestyle, then later poss a CSIA Level 2. Just looking for a rough figure here
Dec 17 2007 3:26PM
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396222687862
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well, i teach little kids, very small hill and make minimal wage. so very low for me
Dec 17 2007 3:35PM
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followCam
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full time? qualifications?
Dec 17 2007 3:46PM
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Ski_Unit_19
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 i hear that if you go to austria you can make an absurd amount of money being a english speaking instructor.
Dec 17 2007 3:48PM
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steevner
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I make 11$/hour at my hill.
Dec 17 2007 3:52PM
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FUUUCK
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where did you hear this?

I'm planning on working as an instructor in whistler or golden with $5000 in my bank account to start season and come home not in debt in the summer.

But if i can actually make money skiing in Autria....
Dec 17 2007 3:53PM
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ValPow
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what, thats like 5.50 quid.i dont think you get paid a huge amount, they do it for the lifestyle or they have grown up on the slopes, alot are ex racers
Dec 17 2007 6:14PM
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mtbakerteacher
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No cert? Minimum wage. P/C SIA cert. level 1 is generally in the $9-11/hour range, level 2 cert. in the $13-15 range, and I'm not sure about the level 3, probably, depending on your amount of experience and where you work you could make $20+.

But if you value your ski time, I don't recommend instructing. Can be very time consuming.
Dec 17 2007 6:34PM
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Silence
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often tips at the end of a weeks lessons from the class will make up a fair whack of their disposable income
Dec 17 2007 6:42PM
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rather.be.skiing
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i used to make 12$/hour doing little kids group lessons (snowplow turns and learning parallel turns) and privates lessons i used to make 16$/hour. i had my level 1.
Dec 17 2007 7:40PM
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snwbrdmilf
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Do you have certs...and are you full time? I wanted to ask you before...

I am an instructor at a state run mountain. I am full time and I have my AASI level 1, which gave me a raise when I got that. When I get my 2, I will get another raise. It really depends on how the mountain you wish to instruct at pays. I get an automatic 6.5 hours a day, 7.5 if I help ski patrol sweep (whether I teach or not). I get half of what the customer pays for a private, plus a tip (if they give one). It's nice if you can get some returning customers who request you. During holidays and weekends is when I get the most privates. I work hard, and I get paid to be on the snow. I couldn't ask for a better job.
Dec 17 2007 8:06PM
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