May 2017 YES NEWS
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YES TEAM
Work in Japan!
Ski and Snowboard Instructor opportunity working for Club Med are now available – see details below.
For more information you can contact the hiring manager below.
Job Title: Ski Instructor / Snow Instructor
Employer: Club Med
Location: Tomamu / Sahoro JAPAN
Start Date/End Date: End of NOV 2017 – APR 2018
Brief Job Description: In attachment
Desired Qualifications: Ski / Snow Instructor certified + Eligible for working holiday VISA Japan (30 years or less) or a Skilled worker with over 36 months experience in ski or snow instruction.
Salary/Benefits: Depending on qualifications
More Info/How to Apply: (email address or link to a webpage) clubmedjobs.com.au ; HR.Australia@clubmed.com ; https://www.clubmed.com.au/r/
Jon Tweedlie- YES Graduate
It's been roughly four seasons since I completed the 'YES' Instructor course. Since then, I have gone on to forge a career for myself within Snowsports through Whistler Blackcomb.
I joined the YES – 11 week Snowboard Instructor course in 2013. During the course I gain my CASI Levels 1 and 2, along with the Avalanche Safety Training, AST Level 1. My riding improved so much during those 11 weeks thanks to the high standard of training I received from the YES snowboard coaches. Jaron was one of those coaches and to this day we still find time to ride together!
Since then, I have worked for Whistler Blackcomb snowboard school and continued my training towards the Level 3. This season I sat the exam for the CASI level 3 and successfully passed! I was also awarded Instructor of the Year 2016/17 from Whistler Blackcomb. Needless to say its been an incredible season.
Surreal. This is the word I use when looking back on my time with the YES Crew, making friends with people from all over the globe through my passion of playing in the mountains.
This same passion is shared by all of the 'YES' team who make you feel like family from the moment you arrive!
Do it, you won't regret it!
Jon Tweedlie
FROM YES – Its been such a cool ride watching Jon's progession in his snowboarding and as a coach. We're lucky enough to have Jon help at our YES guiding days some weeks through out the season. We wish Jon all the best with his career goals… who knows… maybe Jon will be the first ever snowboarder graduate to become a YES full time coach! Cheers Belinda
Refer a Friend Program!
YES! Refer a Friend!
Refer a friend to the 2017/2018 WBSSU Internship program and you can receive $100 off your next Whistler program!
We're looking for fun, enthusiastic and friendly skiers to join the Whistler Blackcomb Instructor training Internship program (WBSSU) for the 2017/2018 season.
To be eligible to apply for the program the participant should have great interpersonal skills, be at least a low intermediate ski level (able to ski blue runs), be aged between 18-30 years and meet the requirements to be eligible for a Canadian working holiday visa which you can view here.
The WBSSU course will take you through the necessary training for you to gain the CSIA Level 1 certification which will allow you to teach kids under 12 and beginner adults and the no#1 resort in North America – Whistler Blackcomb.
The program package includes the CSIA training and exam fees, lift pass, 4 weeks accommodation and WB staff housing, a guaranteed bed at staff housing for the rest of the season and of course, the opportunity to work as a ski instructor at Whistler Blackcomb.
This is your chance to make your skiing dreams come true. Join the long list of YES graduates who made their passion their JOB!
Should we save you a seat
on the gondola?
Want to join the WB snow school? Ride the gondola every day to work?
Does this lifestyle interest you or do you know someone who might be interested? Why not forward to this to them and help spread the YES love!
To learn more about the WBSSU program click here
Magic March
Dick showing us that March hasn't disapointed… infact its been pretty darn magical.
Whistler Blackcomb, March 2017
Another sell out season!!
Wow! Thats another sell out season with YES. November, January and February courses all sold out for the Instructor course and the Improvement program accommodations have been sold out for months. I'm struggling to book hotel options in Whistler for our clients.
So here is my suggestion – Book early! The days of last minute bookings are no longer and really just cause you more stress and headaches in the long run.
If you're looking to book for 2017/2018 season, don't wait. Pay your $500 deposit now and start counting down the days until you get to shred the deep Whistler powder!
Email me for more details – info@yestours.com
Cheers
B
Rob Haylock Award
In memory of our friend, we present this award to the instructor trainee who best exemplifies Rob’s virtues of excellence and grace.
Winners of the Rob Haylock award for January 2017
Congratulations to Matt Bos (Skier) and Peri Kitchen (Snowboarder) our whole team where impressed with your continued enthusiasm & kindness to others during your course.
Best of luck to you both in your future endeavours …on or off the snow!!
Cheers
London CALLING!
We're heading back for another year and we can't wait.
27 – 30 October 2016
Battersea Evolution,Battersea Park
Look for us at stand no# 601
Right next to Whistler Blackcomb.
I would love to catch up with any Londoners that are around… cheeky pint perhaps?
For more details visit – http://london.skiandsnowboard.co.uk
WANAKA Program – Less than 2 months to go!
Only 1 week to go until Teble Cone opens and less than 2 months to go until the YES two week program starts. Have you booked? Join us from 6th – 20th Aug 2016
The snow has been falling gracefully over the mountains for the past few weeks and created a great start to the season.
#skiimprovement #treblecone #snowaybro #trebleconenz #skiwanaka #lovewanaka #NewZealand #Wanaka #Queenstown
Whistler on top!
So did you hear the news? Whistler is voted the no#1 resort in North America for another year… no surprises there.
We've also been sold by the snow gods that Whistler is expected to have a killer pow fall too – check out this article for more details.
I urge all our YES friends to book asap – spaces are already filling up and there are weeks that hotels are booked out solid. Don't miss out… just say YES!
