Welcome to the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada Level 1 Program.

We are very excited that you are interested in stepping into the fun and fulfilling culture that is ski instructing!

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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.
• 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:

• ELearning Component - Approximately 1 hour 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

Program Summary:

With content and curriculum guided by Snow School leadership from across the country, you will be exposed to these important concepts, tactics and tools:

• The Adventure - Creating Fun, Safe, Learning experiences
• Building connections - The student teacher relationship
• Skier progressions - Practical steps for successful first time skiing adventures for children and adults
• Risk Mitigation - Basic safe teaching strategies
• Ski improvement - Develop understanding and application of skill
• How Skiing Works - Basic technical concepts