CSIA Level 1 & 2 and CASI Level 1 & 2 Programmes
At Sun Peaks you ski or ride to work every day. No early starts, or buses to catch.
Welcome Meeting
On the first morning there will be an introductory meeting. The rest of the day we will spend showing you around the town, sorting out lift passes and meeting instructors. Those of you buying equipment will have ample opportunity to do so and will be able to take advantage of some of the great deals available.
Course Procedure for CSIA Skiers and CASI Snowboarders
Five hours on snow coaching a day, five days a week. Total 25 hours per week.
On the morning of your first day of training you will be assessed and sorted in to groups according to ability.
- Week 1-3, Level 1 instructor training. 25 hours per week.
- Week 4, Level 1 instructor course/exam and assessment. Approx 25 hours. Snowboarders please note that helmets are mandatory for level 1 & level 2 exams.
- Week 5, Shadowing and teaching. You will be working closely with the snow school and using your newly acquired level 1 qualification.
- Week 6 - 9, Level 2 instructor training. 25 hours per week.
- Week 10, Level 2 instructor course/exam and assessment. Approx 32 hours.
- Week 11, Free skiing and Snowboarding and the opportunity to take further qualifications. Start of level 3 CSIA instructor training.
This is an outline plan of the 11-week course and may change slightly. You are encouraged to take other courses once you have passed Level 1. These can be arranged and fitted in with Level 2 training.
Group Training Ratios
With an average of eight students to each instructor you will receive an exceptional level of personal attention, increasing your likelihood of success.
Outline
The course provides on-mountain training five hours per day, five days a week.
Skiing / Snowboarding Techniques
First instructors will assess your current ability. Then you will be taken back to basics and good habits introduced in to your technique. We build from there, using proven methods so your ability significantly improves throughout the programme.
Teaching and Work Experience
During the training programme you will be shown how to plan lessons and how to handle classes effectively. This will be learnt through practical situations while you are shadowing and teaching with an instructor and dealing with real customers.
You are encouraged to shadow an instructor as often as you can in order to gain as much experience as possible.
Customer Service Training
Becoming a good ski or snowboard instructor is not just about being a good skier or rider; it is about working with people. Customer service is essential and is highlighted throughout the programme and particularly during the level 1 & 2 course / exams.
Equipment Maintenance
Maintenance of your equipment is vital if you wish to get months of consecutive use out of it. We run a module on equipment tuning delivered by one of the equipment maintenance departments at Sun Peaks Resort.
