Ski and Snowboard Instructor Training Courses - Winter Sports Company

The Winter Sports Company have some interesting and positive news from the Government of Canada about working visas. It seems that they are having a real shake up of the system this year.

Here’s a summary of changes and how they may affect those looking to work as a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada.

Applications previously separated into “students” and “non-students” have now been combined into the new “Working Holiday Programme”, meaning there’s one less quota to stand in your way.

Are you a qualified snowsports instructor?

The mystery behind where you can teach and what else you should know.

The Winter Sports Company help to reveal the facts about the variety of different snowsports qualifications and where they will permit you to work.

50 Days of Professional Training

Ski in - Ski out, or Snowboard from your door every day at Sun Peaks Resort - Canada

The Winter Sports Company are considered the leading ski instructor course and snowboard instructor course providers. No other company include  

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Our ski instructor courses and snowboard instructor courses are guaranteed to give you the ultimate experience in the mountains. Early morning powder runs are a regular pastime at Sun Peaks Resort and freestyle, park and race training are all part of the programme.

Not only will you come away with an internationally recognised qualification, but you will also have experienced life living and working on the mountain.

GAP year - Career Break - Employment Opportunity - This is the course for you!

"The Winter Sports Company package is great value for money. It goes above and beyond other programmes by providing a wider variety of course options and offering employment opportunities to successful clients."

So many good reasons to join The Winter Sports Company at Sun Peaks Resort

Sign up now to join one of our All Inclusive ski instructor courses or snowboard instructor courses.

Sun Peaks Resort - British Columbia - Canada

Sun Peaks is a world-class ski-in-ski-out resort and the second largest ski area in British Columbia. Its fantastic ski and snowboard school will provide you with first-rate training and plenty of opportunities to shadow instructors at work.

Ski Instructor Internships. Earn while you learn at Sun Peaks Resort, Canada!

The Winter Sports Company are looking for skiers & snowboarders to train to be instructors.

• Are you self motivated, confident and enjoy working in a team?
• Can you confidently link turns on European red runs?
• Are you available between Mid November 2012 and April 2013?
• Or Nov 2013 & April 2014?
• Do you want to teach the sport you love?
• Then call THE WINTER SPORTS COMPANY on 01736 763402.

How to become a better snowboarder – Snowboard instructor courses in Canada

Snowboarding has become one of Britain’s most popular recreational winter sports and every winter people are asking us “How do I become a better snowboarder”

One of the best ways to become a better snowboarder is to take lessons as often as possible or alternatively you could take a few months off and take part in a snowboard instructor training course.

You may ask “How do I become a better snowboarder and sustain the standards once I’ve achieved them?”

The ideal solution is to take part in a snowboard instructor training course in Canada which includes an exam at the end. As a snowboard instructor you are a member of an international organisation who keep you up to date with all the information you need in order to maintain your skills and knowledge of the snowboarding industry.

You will be able to teach snowboarding as an instructor throughout Europe for a little as one week each season. These deals include all your transport, food, uniform, plenty of free snowboarding and a nice pay packet at the end. You can of course teach anywhere in the world and continue to do season after season if you so desire.

In effect you can enjoying free snowboarding holidays or paid work for as long as you like - and at the same time be part of an elite group of professionals.

The Winter Sports Company have some amazing “All Inclusive packages” which include flights, transfers, accommodation, food, training, exams and a seasons lift pass.

“How do I become a better snowboarder” - See - snowboard instructor training courses in Canada.

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Founded in 1938 the CSIA is the governing body for ski instruction in Canada and has over 20,000 members. The CSIA is recognized by the ISIA (International Ski Instructors Association) and its four levels of certification are highly regarded. The Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA) has been responsible for the training and development of ski instructors across Canada and around the world. The CSIA system has 4 levels of certification, with each stage becoming progressively demanding.

Level 1

Upon successful completion of a Level 1 course, instructors should be able to:

• Understand the mission statement of the CSIA
• Define goals and objectives of a ski lesson
• Plan the organizational needs of a lesson
• Demonstrate an understanding of the 3 basic skiing competencies and the skill system of the CSIA
• Know the structure of the CSIA

Level 2

CSIA Level 2 the next level up and enhances your skiing ability, understanding of ski technique, effective communication, group dynamics and teaching skills. You must have passed your CSIA Level 1 to take part in the level 2 exam.

you need to succesfully complete both the technical and teaching aspects in order to pass. Upon successful completion of a CSIA Level 2 course, instructors should be able to:

• Define goals and objectives of a ski lesson at this level
• Identify teaching strategies to be developed in order to ensure significant learning abilities
• Anticipate and plan the various elements linked to the organisation of a lesson
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the 3 basic skiing competencies and the skill system of the CSIA
• Understand strategies needed to teach children

Level 3

The level 3 Certified Ski Instructor course is an advanced training certification. At the end of the course, instructors should be able to:

• develop strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and skill drill matching
• train in strategies to perfect and refine skiing skills for advanced skiers
• have knowledge of the skiing and teaching methodology of advanced terrain (bumps)
• develop methods for effective analysis and development

Level 4

The level 4 Senior Ski Instructor is an expert, internationally recognized course designed to develop the abilities of experienced instructors into trainers and leaders. At the end of the course, instructors should be able to:

• develop techniques and strategies for teaching experts and develop instructors
• perfect assessment and development skills at all levels of skiers and
• perfect skiing and methodology on all terrain for all levels of skiers

Canada's largest ski in - ski out resort

With 3 mountains all leading into the resort and almost 4,000 acres of terrain, Sun Peaks Resort is one of Canada’s premier ski and snowboard destinations.

Each mountain has skiing and snowboarding for all abilities including leisurely green and blue runs, to deep powder bowls, glades, tree line runs, double diamond blacks and some rather intimidating off the scale steeps.

Champagne Powder

The snow record at Sun Peaks Resort is second to none and every season we enjoy endless days of the most amazing champagne powder you can imagine. This coupled with over 2,200 hours of annual sunshine, the lifts on your door step and living in a working resort, you are without doubt guaranteed the most enjoyable, exciting  and profitable all mountain experience of your life.

If you are looking to start a career in the winter sports industry then Sun Peaks Resort is the best place to start. The ski school employs over 90 ski and snowboard instructors every season and The Winter Sports Company have an exclusive agreement to supply the sports school with all of their successful level 2 ski and snowboard instructors.

As one of Canada's premier ski and snowboard destinations it is one of the only resorts that is able to examine level 3 and 4 course instructors. Not only is it considered one of the highest level of training centres but it is also the home to the internationally known Nancy Greene Race Training School, and is also the training ground of the Austrian racing team.

Living in a working resort is the perfect opportunity for those wanting to gain as much experience as possible. Training, socialising and living with people who work at Sun Peaks Resort will provide you with an experience you will not find anywhere else.

Sun Peaks at Night - Including the floodlit snow park!

After a long day on the slopes you will want to relax and enjoy some personal time either on your own or with friends. Whether it's relaxing at the outdoor heated swimming pool, sat in one of the many hot tubs, or meeting at one of the bars, café's and restaurants you will never be short of somewhere to socialise.

There is also a nightclub for late night partygoers - and if Sun Peaks isn't enough for you the vibrant city of Kamloops is only 40 minutes away.

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