Snow Academy is Snow Australia's online education hub providing athletes, coach's, officials and members of the snowsports community with access to specialised courses, accreditations and certifications.

You will need to be a member, and have an active SnowID, to access the Snow Academy directly via your Snow Australia account. Simply login to your account here or if you are yet to renew or have not joined Snow Australia you can do so here.

Coaching Resources on the Snow Academy

There is a range courses for coaches to support the development, education and training of new and current coaches.

Whether you are completing accreditation levels, or interested in upskilling your coaching skills, there is a wide range of courses available on the Snow Academy.

COACH ACCREDITATION: foundation COACH COURSES

Introduction to Coaching
Discipline Modules - Alpine / Snowboard / Freestyle
ASC Community Coach Essential Skills
SIA Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

more information

COACH ACCREDITATION: development COACH COURSES

OWIA Performance Psychology Mindset Level-Up Program (5 modules)
ASC Community Coaching Masterclasses (7 modules)
ASC Facilitation Essential Skills
ASC Supporting Coaches in Practice
SIA Safeguarding Recruitment and Screening

more information

coach academy

The Coach Academy Podcast, hosted by Chip Richards, features interviews with coaches and sport leaders providing an insight into their journey and coaching values. All episodes are available on the Snow Academy.

Live recordings are also available from previous Coach Academy online sessions.

sport science mini modules

These mini modules take 15 minuts to complete and provide an introduction to sport science topics. Including:

Nutrition
Performance psychology
Performance recovery
Physical conditioning

For any questions on the Snow Academy, contact learning@snow.org.au

BACK TO COACHING

Foundation Coach e-Learning Courses on the Snow Academy

Introduction to Coaching The Introduction to Coaching course is designed for snowsports instructors, current and former athletes, and other prospective winter sports coaches beginning their coaching journey. After completing this course, learners must then complete at least one discipline fundamentals course.
Freestyle Fundamentals The Freestyle Fundamentals course provides an introduction to coaching Freestyle and Freeski disciplines in Australia. The content is primarily targeted around participants at the Interschools level of competition.
Snowboard Fundamentals The Snowboard Fundamentals course provides an introduction and overview to coaching Snowboard disciplines in Australia. The content is primarily targeted around participants at the Interschools level of competition.
Alpine Fundamentals The Alpine Fundamentals course provides an introduction and overview to coaching Alpine and Ski Cross racing in Australia. The content is primarily targeted around participants at the Interschools and Snow Australia Children’s levels of competition.
Community Coach Essential Skills Developed by the Australian Sports Commission, this course is designed to assist new, returning or current coaches to create positive, safe and inclusive environments for participants to learn, play, compete and thrive in sport.  The course is made up of 7 modules that guide coaches on how to perform their role with a modern approach.
Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction Developed by Sport Integrity Australia, this course is designed to help you understand Safeguarding Children and Young People in your sport, including the Children and Young people Safe Practices, and how to recognise and respond to possible breaches.

Development Coach e-Learning Courses on the Snow Academy

Performance Psychology Mindset Level-Up Program The OWIA and Snow Australia Performance Psychology Mindset Level Up Program modules build on Fundamental Sport Psychology. There 5 modules within the program cover topics Intensity Regulation, Concentration, Confidence, Motivation and Mindset, and Self-Regulation Each modue takes 20-30 minutes to complete, plus optional comprehensive summary videos that build your knowledge of the topic and provide examples of practical tools to use and takeaways for your toolbox to achieve peak performance.
Community Coach Masterclasses Developed by the Australian Sports Commission, the 7 Masterclasses extends upon topics covered in the Community Coaching Essential Skills course and guides coaches on how to apply this knowledge in their own environment by following the ASC’s Coach Development Model.
Safeguarding Recruitment and Screening Developed by Sport Integrity Australia, this module is designed to supplement what you learned in the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course. It provides information about recruitment and screening rules and recommendations that will help you implement a fair, consistent and comprehensive process to engage personnel across your sport, and to reduce the likelihood that you employ someone who could pose a risk of harm children and young people.
Facilitation Essential Skills Developed by the Australian Sports Commission, the purpose of this course is to develop group facilitation skills that are learner centred and which accelerate learning.
Supporting Coaches in Practice Developed by the Australian Sports Commission, the Supporting Coaches in Practice course is designed to equip coach developers, mentors and experienced coaches with effective observation, interpersonal and reflective feedback skills to provide on-the-job support for coaches within their club, sport or organisation.

How to complete courses on the Snow Academy

1. Active SnowID

Make sure you have an active SnowID (Snow Australia Membership) for 2025.

Join or Renew with Snow Australia

2. Login

Log into your Snow Australia account via the Member Login at the top of the website or via the top menu if on a mobile.

3. Access Snow Academy

Once logged in you should see the Snow Academy button. Simply click this to be taken to your Snow Academy account.

Contact

For any questions on the Snow Academy, contact learning@snow.org.au

1. Snow Australia's Fundamentals Level 1 eLearning courses

Learners are to first complete the Introduction to Coaching online course followed by at least one discipline course.

Discipline courses include Alpine, Freestyle, and Snowboard.

The Cross Country Skiing e-Learning course is not yet available.

2. External eLearning Courses

For Level 1 Coach Accreditation, the following external eLearning courses must be completed. These courses are provided by external providers and can be completed at any time.

The following courses can be completed on the Snow Academy:

Community Coaching Essential Skills
PBTR - Child Protection and Safeguarding

The following course must be completed on the  Sport Integrity Australia's eLearning website.

Sport Integrity Australia Clean Sport 101

Once completed please forward your certificate or evidence of completion to coaching@snow.org.au to be included with your assessment.

3. Fundamentals Practical Workshops

Snow Australia's Fundamentals 2 Practical Workshops involve:

Alpine - 1 day on-snow
Cross Country - 1 day on-snow and 1/2 day dryland training
Freestyle - 1 day on-snow
Snowboard - 1 day Snowboard Racing and 1/2 day Park & Pipe on-snow

Workshops are run through resort snowsports schools. Before attending a practical workshop, participants must:

Complete the Snow Australia Fundamentals Level 1 eLearning courses
Have an APSI Level 2 Qualification
Be an active member of Snow Australia for 2023.

Details of upcoming courses are posted here.

4. Practical Coaching Experience

Each coach must gain practical coaching experience.

This includes 20 hours of practical coaching and 10 hours of shadow coaching

Accreditation Prerequisites, Recognition of Prior Learning, and Qualifications

APSI Instructor qualifications are a prerequisite for the Alpine, Freestyle, and Snowboard disciplines.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for some or all components of the Snow Australia Fundamentals course may be given if you are able to supply sufficient evidence of the relevant required competencies.

In addition to completing the above steps and meeting the prerequisites, accredited Snow Australia coaches must be current members, possess current Working With Children Checks (or state equivalent), and have current First Aid qualifications.