Description
The CSIA Level 1 Course is designed to introduce and develop the basic skills for teaching new skiers of all ages with a focus on teaching children. Time will be spent exploring:
• How to teach safely in the age of COVID-19
• Collaborative Teaching Approaches and Lesson Planning
• CSIA Technical Concepts
• Ski Improvement
• Guest Service and Communication Skills
Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 Standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful Candidate is certified to teach first time skiers through intermediate level students.
Purpose of training
A Level 1 Certified Instructor is able to:
- Use safe teaching practices
- Engage and interact professionally with adults and children
- Use basic lesson plans for beginner skiers up to linking parallel turns
- Ski Blue runs safely in parallel, demonstrating acquisition level of CSIA Technical Principles
Prerequisites
- Must be at least 14 years old by the start date of the course
- Confident parallel skiing on Intermediate terrain
- Register Here: https://www.snowpro.com/en/certification-en/search-and-register