Training Package
Level 1 Training
On Snow Training is provided at Panorama 4 days a week by CSIA level 3 & 4 instructors, with an extra day scheduled for shadow teaching with the school. As you approach the exams, Level 1 course conductors will provide one-to-one feedback and training.
Guaranteed Job
Upon completing the level 1 exam, you will transfer to Hidden Valley, enrol with the Sports School, and begin working for the rest of the season. Working as a ski or Snowboard 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 reciprocal lift passes at partner resorts in Canada (varies for each resort).
Further Training
During your time in Hidden Valley, you will be paid to train towards Level 1 in your 2nd discipline.
Hidden Valley interns receive eight days of dedicated level 2 training throughout the season from the WSC if bought as a Bolt-On. This is spread across both venues. The cost for this training & self-catered accommodation is £900 for the final two weeks at Panorama.
CSIA & CASI Level 1 instructor exam
Your first level 1 course exam at Panorama is included in the price.
A nominal fee of $150CAD is required by each student who wants to go for their second optional exam. This is paid directly to the Ski School.
CSIA & CASI Level 2 instructor exam
Your CASI Level 2 exam is approximately $600CAD
Your CSIA Level 2 exam is roughly $1040CAD
CSIA Membership & Instructor Licence
As part of your course, we enrol you with the CSIA. Membership for the year is included, and you will be provided with a login to the CSIA website, where you
can sign up for other exams. Upon completion of level 1, you will be a licenced instructor.
Shadow Teaching
Shadowing real lessons is integral to training as an instructor and helps prepare trainees for exams. Working closely with the sports school,
participants can use free-ski days during training and once working on shadowing instructors.
Additional Training Option
Further certifications are available during the internship. Additional courses vary depending on the resort and include Avalanche Skills Training and Adaptive Ski.
Instructor Qualification, Race Coaching certification and Park course.
Visa Assistance & Guaranteed Work Interview
We have partnerships and connections with several sports schools across the world and offer a guaranteed interview with Panorama for the following season after the successful completion of your Level 2. We also provide two further guaranteed interviews at resorts in Canada and Japan. In addition, comprehensive advice and assistance are given to all Winter Sports clients when applying for working holiday visas.
Snow Ready Fitness Plan
Created for Winter Sports by a personal trainer, a Physical therapist, nutritionist & 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.