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Instructor Courses

Teaching for
Future Generations

Adventure awaits, our entire team is dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Join us in one of our instructor classes and learn the essentials needed to effectively teach skiing or snowboarding. At Mount Washington Alpine Resort your experience will include adventures both on and off the slopes with new friends that will last a lifetime. Simply put, there is no better environment to foster your skiing/snowboarding skills.

ALPINE INSTRUCTOR COURSES

PSIC INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTION DAYS

New this winter! The Mount Washington Snow School has partnered with the PSIC (Professionial Ski Instructors of Canada) for an instroduction to the world of ski instruction. Whether you're looking to turn your skiing passion into a full-time career or seeking a rewarding way to spend your winter, this session is the perfect first step.

This 3-hour session is your gateway to understanding the dynamic world of ski instruction and includes 2.5 hours on the snow with a professional trainer from the PSIC, where you'll get a tatste of what it means to guide and inspire future skiers, followed by a 30-minute discussion with one of our Snow School Leaders that will open your eyes to the opportunities and adventures awaiting you as a ski instructor.

Upon completion of the program participants will recieve a coupon worth $39 towards the purchase of the Level 1 PSIC instructor certification course.

Program Starts Dates

Times

Price

December 28, 2024
1 pm
$39.00
February 1, 2025
1 pm
$39.00
February 16, 2025
1 pm
$39.00
March 7, 2025
4 pm
$39.00

PSIC SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

PSIC: Professional Ski Instructors of Canada

The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada offers a new system of training, education and certification to the ski industry and instructor community in Canada. A direct relationship and partnership with ski schools will drive a curriculum that specifically caters to current and future ski school & industry demands. Principles of excellence, inclusivity and respect will provide a superior learning environment to aspirational and ski teaching professionals.

Purpose of the Level 1 Program:
  • Spark your interest and excitement through a fun and engaging introduction to ski teaching.  
  • Expose the purpose, potential and responsibility in the role of the ski instructor.    
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  • Provide guidance for creating fun, safe, learning adventures for first-timers through green and easy blue run skiers with a primary focus on children.    
  • Provide you with basic concepts and practical tools to equip you for your first lessons in a snow school.  
Duration:    
  • E-Learning Component — approximately 45 minutes to complete at home, at your own pace prior to the on-snow component  
  • On Snow training is three days, approximately 4.5 - 5 hours per day 
*Level 1 certification is a prerequisite for employment with the Snow School

Program Starts Dates

Times

Price

December 14-16, 2024
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
January 3-5, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
February 7-9, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
March 18-20, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
*For courses beyond the Level 1 please visit psic.pro  Please note: Prices are for the course only. Lift tickets can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit https://www.psic.pro/course-schedule to register. The first day of the course requires an 8:30am check-in.

ALPINE INSTRUCTOR COURSES

CSIA SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

CSIA: Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Level 1 Ski Instructor Courses

The CSIA Level 1 Certification Course is open to anyone with an interest in learning about how to teach skiing. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will explore skiing technique and teaching methods on Beginner up to Intermediate terrain.

Courses are three days in length and will focus on personal skiing skill improvement along with teaching skill progression and safe teaching practices.

Must be 14 years or older to attend.

Dates

Times

Price

December 14-15 & 21, 2024
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
January 17-19, 2025
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
February 15-17
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
March 25-27
9 am – 4 pm
$569.00
Please note: Prices are for the course only. Lift tickets can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit snowpro.com to register. The first day of the course requires an 8:30am check-in. For courses beyond the Level 1 please visit snowpro.com to view the full course schedule for Mount Washington

ALPINE INSTRUCTOR COURSES

CASI SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The Level 1 Instructor course is an introductory certification, aimed at giving new instructors some basic tools and training to teach beginner and novice snowboarding.

 
    PRE REQ 
  • 15 years of age on the first day of the course 
  • Fluent in either English 
  • Demonstrates comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain 

CASI: Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors

If you are interested in Level 1 CASI courses (or other snowboard courses, e.g. Level 2 or Park Instructor courses), please contact CASI-ACMS as registration is through regional offices.

Please visit casi-acms.com for course information and registration.

Program Dates

Times

Price

December 21-23, 2024
9 am – 4:30 pm
$528.91
January 24-26, 2025
9 am – 4:30 pm
$528.91
March 17-19, 2025
9 am – 4:30 pm
$528.91
Please note: Prices are for the course only. Lift tickets can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit casi-amsc.com to register. The first day of the course requires an 8:30am check-in. For courses beyond the Level 1 please visit casi-amsc.com to view the full course schedule for Mount Washington

NORDIC INSTRUCTOR COURSES

CANSI XC SKI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

This is a three-day course for those new to XC Ski instruction. It will give you the skills and resources to teach classic and skate techniques to beginner skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology with a focus on safety and skill progression.

CANSI BC: 604-985 -7547 • cansi.ca

Course

Dates

Price

XC Refresh
January 4th, 2025
Free!
XC Level 1
February 8-10, 2025
$500
XC Level 2
February 27 - March 2, 2025
$650
Please note: Prices are for the course only. Day passes can be purchased separately for 50% off the day rate. Visit cansi.ca to register.

XC Refresher: CANSI instructors who wish to maintain their professional certification must attend a refresher at least once every three years. These one-day courses allow instructors to perfect their ski analysis skills, improve their teaching methods and stay current in the evolution of telemark and cross-country ski technique. CANSI offers free refreshers to its members but fees for trail passes or lift tickets are not included.

XC Level 1: This is a three-day course for those new to XC ski instruction. It will give you the skills and resources to teach classic and skate technique to beginner skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology with a focus on safety and skill progression.
Prerequisites: You must be at least 15 years old at the start of the course. You should be able to demonstrate the required skiing skills on green terrain.

XC Level 2: This is a four-day course for XC ski instructors with some instruction experience. It will prepare you for teaching a variety of skiing maneuvers to novice skiers using CANSI’s teaching methodology. You will learn how to apply the methodology and technical concepts to assess and develop novice skiers who are looking for improved technique or more efficiency in their skiing.
Prerequisite: CANSI XC Level I Certification

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