Mountain School Staff Training
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General Training
Here is some general information about training:
Non-Certified New Hire
Non-certified New Hire instructors attend Instructor Training Academy Nov. 27-29, and either of two Extended Training sessions: Dec. 2-4 or Dec. 14-16.
Certified New Hire
Certified New Hire instructors attend A Day In The Life of a Snowbird Instructor Dec. 4 or Dec. 16, and a paid staff Refresher training day with returning staff.
Certified Returning Staff
Certified returning staff attend Fall Refresher Training and a paid staff Refresher training day according to Zone on the following dates: Dec. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23. Sign up will be provided at the Fall Meeting.
Non-Certified Returning Staff
Attend Fall Refresher Training and 3 days required training to complete Phase 1, Dec. 2-4 or Dec. 14-16.
Phase Update Training
Instructors with Phase credentials are required to participate in an additional 6 hours of unpaid training prior to the mandatory training date deadline to maintain their Phase status.
Certification/Phase Training
ALL training is preparation for AASI/PSIA certification and Snowbird Phase accreditation. There may be specific clinics dealing with exam formats and other topics specific to certification and accreditation, but candidates should plan on attending a broad range of training.
All clinics offer opportunities to improve skiing/riding and also observe and practice teaching concepts. Certification and accreditation are the culmination of aquired knowledge and skill—not simply a reward for a completed checklist of hoops jumped through.
