v Mt. Seymour – High School Sport Credits and Experience: Ski Instructor Development Practicum
Certification by the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance and Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors is now recognized by the BC Ministry of Education, which awards External Sports Credits for CSIA and CASI Level 1 and CSIA and CASI Level 2.
CSIA / CASI Level 1: UXSO 10 – 2 Credits
CSIA / CASI Level 2: UXSO 11 – 4 Credits
Mt Seymour Resorts is an active member of the local community and a strong supporter of all forms of outdoor education. The objective of the Instructor Development Practicum is to offer local students an opportunity to learn about the ski industry, gain a internationally recognized, professional certification, earn credit for High School graduation and build valuable work and volunteer experience.
Ski Instructor Development Practicum
- This program is for all students ages 15 and up who can ski at an advanced intermediate level and who wish to explore a career in the ski industry
- Students must commit to 12 daysof volunteer work for Mt Seymour Resorts Ski and Snowboard School
- Any 6 of the following dates: Dec.17,18,19,20,21,22,26,27,28,29,30,31
- Either Saturdays Jan. 7 – Feb. 4 or Sundays Jan. 8 – Feb. 5
- One further day during the 2011-2012 season
- In exchange Mt Seymour will provide each student with
- a Staff Season Pass, valid for entire 2011-2012 season, including staff benefits
- 4 on-snow training sessions to prepare for the CSIA Level 1 Course
- Level 1 Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Course and Exams free (course cost is $365)
- Opportunity to work as a ski instructor once certified
Students will gain knowledge of resort operation, experience instructing lessons and working with the public, expert ski training, 2 credits towards graduation (pending successful completion of CSIA 1).
If you are interested in this program, please see Ms. Parmar
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Posted by Ms. Parmar nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca