CSIA Level 3 Training Course

Ski Instructor - SHREDUCATION Programs

YES offers the widest range of instructor training programs in the world. We have been in the Ski Instructor training business for over 20 years and have certified over 3,000 clients. When choosing your GAP year or career break program it is important to ensure that you are gaining not only the right certifications, but the right training and inclusions that suit your desires and goals. YES is so much more than just a program, its a community!

Our Instructor Programs include the training and methodology set by the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (known as CSIA). YES has been working in partnership with Whistler Blackcomb for over 20 years and has a reputable and proven track record of training each student to a high CSIA Instructor standard. Our goal is to get you beyond the standard expected by the CSIA so that you are fully prepared for your exam. Skiing is only 50% of the exam – the other 50% is teaching, so you need to be able to demonstrate your ability in both areas. Our professional CSIA Level 4 Instructors will take you back to basics to give you a strong foundation and then incorporate the Canadian technique into your skiing to ensure that you are demonstrating the required technique to pass your exam with flying colors.

Overview

CSIA Level 3 training – 1 week course

Program dates – 30th March – 6th April 2019

The Level 3 ski instructor certification is for advanced skiers that have passed the Level 2 certification. The training will improve their situational teaching skills, to acquire a better understanding of CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry, as well as introduce instructor training. It combines practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development, and improvement of guest service skills. Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to advanced parallel skill level.

The level 3 Certified Ski Instructor course is an advanced training certification. It includes:

● Development of strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and skill drill matching

● Training in strategies to perfect and refine skiing skills for advanced skiers

● Skiing and teaching methodology of advanced terrain (bumps)

● Development of methods for effective analysis and development

● Workshops on mountain safety

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an examination course - you will need to book your exam through the CSIA snowpro website. Generally there is an exam scheduled in Whistler for the last 2 weeks in April each year. However we suggest checking the snowpro.com website for more information.