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.

To date Mt Seymour has had 18 students participate in this program. 15 completed their CSIA Level 1 certification and all gained many hours of teaching experience, training and an understanding of the ski industry. A number of these students have gone on to join the instructor team.
In 2013-2014 Mt Seymour will accept up to 16 Students.
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 100 hours (roughly 12 days) of volunteer work for Mt Seymour Resorts Ski and Snowboard School
o Any 6 of the following dates: Dec. 21-23, 26-31 and Jan. 2-5
o Either a Saturday or Sunday Winter Camp
o One further day during the 2013-2014 season
 In exchange Mt Seymour will provide each student with
o A Staff Season Pass, valid for entire 2013-2014 season, including staff benefits and free shuttle bus service.
o 4 on-snow training sessions to prepare for the CSIA Level 1 Course
o Level 1 Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Course and Exams free (course cost is $385)
o 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 interested please see Ms. Parmar for application.

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Posted by Ms Neeru Parmar nparmar@sd44.ca