CSIA Level 3 Ski Instructor Internship - Sun Peaks Resort - Canada

FULL SEASON – LEVEL 3 SKI INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP – SUN PEAKS, CANADA

From £4050

Give yourself the greatest chance of achieving level 3 by taking part in a level 3 ski instructor internship in Canada.

You’ll have a guaranteed ski instructor job and pre-arranged staff accommodation at one of the greatest resorts in North America, Sun Peaks. With over 4250 acres of skiable area and top level sports school, Sun Peaks has terrain and CSIA level 4 coaches perfect for reaching CSIA level 3.

Our CSIA level 3 ski instructor internship is an full season programme designed for ski instructors already qualified to level 2. Places are very limited, so early application is recommended. Successful applicants will become a member of the full time snow-sports team at Sun Peaks from November and in mid-February will join the 6-week level 3 ski instructor course. Level 3 training is taken by CSIA level 3 course examiners, and there is still the option to work on weekends. Interns are mentored all season with regular sessions at ski school.

To be eligible for this internship you must have the right to work in Canada or be able to get your own working visa. If you are between 18 and 30 you can apply for a holiday working visa, a visa specialist is available to assist with work permit applications.

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What's included

The Trip

Flights
For maximum flexibility courses can be booked with or without flights.
Flights depart from London, UK. Flights from alternative airports can be arranged, please contact us for a quote for this service.

Transfers
Outbound and return transfers are included as standard with all bookings including flights.

Accommodation
Upon arrival in Sun Peaks 1 night of hotel accommodation is included in the price.
The day after arrival level 3 interns move into staff accomodation. Placement in staff accomodation is arranged before the course start date. Staff accommodation is paid for by the intern on a bi-weekly basis once working for the sports school.

Guaranteed Job
Working as a level 2 ski instructor at Sun Peaks Resort

Season lift pass
You'll receive a season-long lift pass.
Lift pass benefits include discounts in selected shops and restaurants as well as on some activities, equipment rentals, maintenance and repairs.

Resort Representative
A rep is in resort all season to oversee the course. Reps are knowledgeable about the resort, qualifications and training, and have often taken part on the course previously.

Training Package

Guaranteed Job
Interns enrol with the Sports School on day 1 and begin working for the rest of the season. Working as a ski instructor you will receive a full uniform, a staff season pass, a place in staff accommodation and other benefits such as discounts across the resort as well as discounts and/or reciprocal lift passes at partner resorts in Canada (varies for each resort).

Level 3 Training
A 6 week training course, 5 hours of training a day, 4 days a week provided by CSIA level 4 instructors. 1 day per week is allocated for self-development and ski school shadowing. CSIA Level 3 examiners will work closely with you as you prepare for the level 3 modules and exam and provide one-to-one feeback during training.

CSIA Level 3 Modules
The advanced teaching module and CSIA level 3 training is included in the price of the course.

CSIA Level 3 Exam
The level 3 exam is included in the price of the internship.

CSIA Login
CSIA membership must be up to date. If you need to convert your level 2 certification to CSIA, we will provide all information required to enable you to do this.

Shadow Teaching
Shadowing real lessons is an important part of training to be an instructor and helps prepare trainees for exams, especially when working towards level 3. Working closely with the sports school, interns can use their days off to shadow pro-instructors.

Additional Training Option
Further qualifications are available before the level 3 course starts, including options to add training in a snowboard level 1 & 2.
Other courses include Avalanche Skills Training, Adaptive Ski Instructor Qualification, Race Coaching certification and Park course.

Visa Assistance & Job Opportunities
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world, and can offer guidance to help you to find employment as instructor once qualified.
We provide comprehensive advice and assistance when applying for working holiday visas.

Snow Ready Fitness Plan
Created for Winter Sports by a personal trainer & snowboard instructor, this 8 week pre-season fitness programme targets the muscle groups used in skiing & snowboarding and will make sure you are snow-fit in time for the start of your course.
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Accommodation

Course Schedule

CSIA Level 3 Ski Instructor training is delivered by the sports school at Sun Peaks Resort, Canada. This is a top level training centre of Canadian ski instructors and employs several respected CSIA level 4 instructors and examiners, including members of the Canadian Interski team, who will mentor you throughout the internship.

Sun Peaks has over 100 working instructors, many of whom are level 3 & 4. During the internship you’ll have many opportunities to shadow their lessons and teaching practices. In mid-February working hours will drop to part time, and you’ll join level 3 training – a dedicated, full time 6 week training programme working towards the high standards of CSIA level 3. Having 3 months of work, mentoring and a comprehensive training programme, this internship puts you in the best possible position for passing CSIA level 3.

MOVING ON UP IN THE SKIING WORLD?

Becoming a level 3 ski instructor is the first step towards achieving your ISIA stamp. Applicants should be aware that to get the stamp you must also consider becoming certified in a second discipline (such as snowboarding), learning a second language, doing some race training, and completing further education modules to fulfil ISIA criteria. For more information please contact us.

The CSIA recognise the international equivalency of most national Level 2 qualifications. So if you have Level 2 in BASI, APSI, NZSIA, IASI or any other equivalent certification then you can join us.

SUN PEAKS

An perfect resort for achieving CSIA level 3. With 3 mountains all leading into the resort, and over 4000 acres of terrain of all types, for all levels, this is one of British Columbia’s – and Canada’s – premier winter sports destinations.

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CSIA Level 3 Ski Instructor Internship, Full Season – Sun Peaks, Canada

FULL SEASON – LEVEL 3 SKI INSTRUCTOR INTERNSHIP – SUN PEAKS, CANADA

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