JOHN-PAUL MCCARTHY
ABOUT
JP McCarthy has been teaching skiing since 2004, he has a wealth of experience gained teaching across the world in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and even Australia.
JP has a wide range and a depth of knowledge gained from various ski instruction systems including the British Association of snowsports instructors, the Irish Association of snowsport instructors, Swiss Snowsports, Snowsports England and Snowsports Scotland. JP loves the variety in teaching all levels of skier and sharing his enthusiasm for enjoying the mountains. If you are looking for ski lessons, or snowboard lessons or for someone to guide you to the best snow and slopes, then JP is your man.
John Paul McCarthy
"I am proud to have attained the highest of qualifications and matched that with a breadth of different experiences which allow me to teach ski and snowboarding on and off-piste anywhere in the world."
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My ski teaching career has taken me around the world and offered me many opportunities for which I am grateful.
IASI Level 4
Euro Ski Pro
The Irish Association of Snowsport Instructors Level 4 Ski Teacher (Euro ski pro) qualification is one of the highest in the world.
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The L4 Euro Ski Pro includes the European Speed Test recognised by the major Alpine countries of the European Union.
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The level 4 takes an average of 5 - 6 years to achieve with dedication and a large personal investment, demonstrating the highest level of skill and commitment.
French Carte Professionale
I have full French equivalence and a carte professional which is provided only to those that the French government deem to be adequate. This includes passing the 'Eurotest.'
Level 1 snowsports
Having worked in both Zermatt and Verbier, Switzerland, I became interested in learning about the Swiss instructor educational system and it's excellent resources. This has helped me to broaden my own knowledge and understanding whilst appreciating the similarities and differences in both an educational and cultural sense.
Level 4
The British Association of Snowsport Instructors Level 4 International Ski Teacher Diploma qualification is one of the highest in the world.
The level 4 takes an average of 5 - 6 years to achieve. It requires a very large personal investment which demonstrates the highest level of skill and commitment.
“A fantastic days skiing for our Group. Despite the poor weather (some of the worst I've seen in resort!) JP found the best skiing on the mountain. We were looking to be challenged and do something new and he pushed everybody to the limit of their ability, achieving a great balance of guiding and technical tuition. A memorable day of tree skiing and we will definitely be using you again soon."
Les Arcs, February 2013