Instructor Certification
CSIA Level 1 Course
The Level 1 Course is an introduction to ski teaching, CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry. It combines the basics of practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development of guest service skills, specifically addressing children’s skiing.
Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to intermediate parallel skill level. Level 1 is a pre-requisite for Level 2.
Note: High School students will also receive credit for this course.
| Dates | Times | Price |
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December 15-18, 2011 January 12-15, 2012 February 16-19, 2012 March 22-25, 2012 |
8:00am - 4:00pm | $398.00 per person - lift tickets are not included, but are half price for participants |
For more information or to register, please contact Snow School at snowschool@revelstokemountainresort.com.
CSIA Level 2 Course
The Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor Course is directed at full and part-time ski instructors. This course includes the following:
- Techniques and strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and alternate teaching methods.
- Training in a selection of skills for the development of parallel skiing.
- Developing strategies for effective analysis and skill development.
- Online workshops on guest service and teaching children.
Prerequisites:
- CSIA Level 1 or CSCF Entry Level Mentor Program
| Dates | Price |
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| TBD | $546.90 per person - lift tickets are not included, but are half price for participants |
For more information or to register, please contact Snow School at snowschool@revelstokemountainresort.com.
CASI Level 1 Course
The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders, aged 15 years and older. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.
The CASI Level 1 course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.
Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development.
The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders up to the Novice Turn level. The Level 1 certification is a pre-requisite for the CASI Level 2 Instructor certification, as well as the Park Instructor course.
Prerequisites
- 15 years of age on the first day of the course
- Must be fluent in either English or French
- Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain
| Dates | Price |
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| TBD | $340.81 per person - lift tickets are not included, but are half price for participants |
For more information or to register, please contact Snow School at snowschool@revelstokemountainresort.com.
Rates for CASI and CSIA 2 are based on the 2011/2012 season and are subject to applicable taxes.