Become a Ski instructor

This programme is ideally suited to individuals looking to train and work in the winter sports industry, especially those who are too short on time/money for the more comprehensive 12-week programme.

This programme is one of the best opportunities to gain your CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance) Level1 qualification, allowing you to teach up to advanced beginner students. The programme has time dedicated to working on your own technique, ironing-out any flaws or bad habits. However, the course is quite intense to make sure that you reach the correct standard in time for the exam.

The course takes 4 days to complete and requires you to demonstrate the ability to teach basic principles, analyse individual ability and technique i. e. strengths and weaknesses, class handling, safety and to be able to deal with both children and adult beginners.

Price

From: GBP2899 per person (4 weeks)

Price Includes

• Accommodation
• Some meals
• Professional Instruction
• Return Airport Transfers
• Transport on training days
• CSIA Level 1 registration
• CSIA Level 1 exam fees
• Weekday pass for Mt Washington
• Video analysis session
• Back Country guiding & tuition, Avalanche safety training certification

Price Excludes

• International flights to Canada Health and travel insurance Equipment and Clothing Internet/email or telephone Personal items Additional trips

The course operates 4-5 days a week, with the weekends off for personal skiing or to join scheduled trips with other programme students. See below for a sample itinerary:

Arrival – Orientation - Party

Week 1 – Orientation with introduction to CSIA skills; fast track to parallel progression

Week 2 - Ski improvement and teaching skills

Week 3 - Avalanche Safety Training certification; carving and race training

Week 4 - CSIA Level I Instructor course – if you are successful, it will be possible to do optional work if you meet certain criteria i.e. possession of valid working visa

End of programme party –Departure