Become an SSBS Instructor
With internationally recognized training that accompanies you from your first turn to your instructor certificate.
Find Your Path
Love skiing and want to share your passion? Start with the Ski Rookie course and turn your hobby into a career – even without prior experience.
Dreaming of a season in the snow? Start with the Snowboard Rookie course and turn your hobby into a career – even without prior experience.
Want to teach freeride, ski touring, or off-piste? With the RiskG permit, you can lead in permit-required terrain – including avalanche science, tour planning, and practical experience.
You're a snowboard instructor and want a state-recognized professional degree? The federal certificate opens doors to leadership positions and self-employment.
Did your training abroad or come from another system? Bring your experience – find information here about joining SSBS.
Already an instructor and want to take the next step? Expand your skills as a technical director or school director.
How to Become an SSBS Instructor – in Three Steps
In the Rookie course, you learn the basics of teaching and improve your own technique. After that, you're ready for your first assignment teaching beginners.
As a Rookie Coach, you gain your first teaching experience at a ski and snowboard school. At the same time, you complete additional modules – some can be done directly at the school, saving travel costs.
After completing all modules and sufficient practice days, you receive your Instructor Certificate – the foundation for specializations like the RiskG off-piste permit.
Why Your Instructor Training with SSBS?
With the Rookie Coach package, you start affordably and find out if the instructor path is right for you – without major financial risk.
You set the pace. Our modules can be combined flexibly – many can be completed directly at a ski and snowboard school, saving time and travel costs.
Your SSBS qualification is internationally recognized. Depending on your destination country, additional options like the Carte Pro may be available.
Whether German, French, or English – you can complete your training in the language that suits you best.
Through our job portal, you'll find seasonal positions throughout Switzerland. As a member, you benefit from various advantages and conditions.
SSBS has been training instructors since 1985. This experience flows into every module – you benefit from proven methods and a strong network.
What Our Members Say
Become part of the SSBS community. Here are some voices:
I completed my ski instructor training with DSLV and reached Level 3 (ISIA mark) there. Since I've been working in Saas-Fee for years, I converted to SSBS to obtain the patent and the risk activities permit. What I like about SSBS is that the customer is at the center. All facets of learning are included to achieve the greatest possible progress within a course.
Ellen A.
Ski Instructor, Saas-Fee
I learned to ski about five to six years ago. Last year I started the ski instructor training with the SSBS association in the Lenzerheide region. The training week with the experts before the season starts and the internal trainings with our instructor during the season are positively intense experiences. I like the philosophy of the association and the way we are supposed to teach as instructors at the ski school. I find the SSBS teaching materials about skiing with its various chapters particularly valuable.
Florian K.
Ski Candidate 1, Lenzerheide
I really appreciated the SSBS approach to movement analysis. During the training, the theoretical approach is always complemented by precise on-site demonstration, which allows you to become aware of each movement and thus constantly improve in demo, which is the essence of our profession. The RiskG part is a demanding training that gave me a clear framework for supervising ski touring and freeride practice, pushing reflection on route choice, decision-making and safety.
Julien R.
Ski Instructor RiskG / Technical Director Ski, Gryon
Latest News
Stay informed about course dates, events, and news from the SSBS community.
All active members, as well as one representative of an official SSBS snow sports school, are entitled to vote and stand for election.
Passive members are also welcome to attend, but due to their passive membership status, they do not have voting rights.
Press release
Roland Primus is stepping down from his operational leadership role. After a long, dedicated and successful tenure, Lukas Sieber will assume the position of SSBS Director effective January 1, 2026.
We sincerely thank Roland Primus for his tireless commitment and look forward to working with Lukas Sieber.
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For Ski and Snowboard Schools
With an expert, many modules can be completed directly at your school – saving time and costs for instructors.
Through our job portal, you'll find motivated instructors for the season – from Rookie Coach to experienced professional.
SSBS qualifications meet Swiss requirements and are internationally recognized – planning security for your operation.