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NEW! Ski Instructor Training Program


For Skiers and Riders

Through SITCO www.sitcosnowbird.com

6 week ski and snowboard instructor training course

This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a fantastic six week course in the powder haven of Utah.

Our 6 week ski and snowboard instructor training course is timed to fit in perfectly between the major holidays so there will be less waiting in lift lines and more freshies!

DATES: Jan 2 – Feb 13, 2010

Accommodation is from the dates above with a resort orientation day on the January 3. The final exam will finish on the February 12.

Training will be provided by Snowbirds top trainers who are all PSIA trainers and examiners.

Course Cost:
$7,400 (early booking price of $6,800 if you book before December 15, 2009)

Course includes:

  • On snow training 3 days per week with PSIA trainers
  • Accommodation in Salt Lake City
  • Daily transport to and from the ski area
  • Snowbird lift pass
  • Night sessions, including use of video
  • Exam preparation
  • PSIA level one instructors exam
  • PSIA Children’s Certificate
  • Interconnect Backcountry Tour
  • Additional inclusions:
  • Access to Snowbird Mountain School in house training
  • Ability to audit classes
  • Participation with the Mountain School social activities
  • Locker on the hill and selected staff privileges
  • Optional trip to see an NBA game
  • Questions: email us now to get involved in the best US based ski instructor training program – info@sitcosnowbird.com

    Course Description:
    This course is geared for folks who are interested in learning how to become ski or snowboard instructors. This six week course will include detailed information about the job of ski/snowboard instructor and the resort environment.

    Classroom sessions will detail basic information on building a career in snowsport instruction including:

  • The basics of ski/snowboard technical theory
  • Teaching philosophies and theory
  • Benefits of professional membership in AASI or PSIA
  • “A Day in the Life of an Instructor”
  • Teaching children; theory and reality
  • Your Responsibility Code
  • On-snow sessions will take participants through basic technical theory through personal ski/ride improvement. Participants will also learn basic teaching progressions and content to prepare for the PSIA or AASI Level 1 certification. Course includes the exam to complete Level 1 certification through PSIA-I or AASI-I. The course culminates with a “Certificate of Completion” and potential for employment.

    Course Outcomes:

  • Learn the role of ski or snowboard instructor at a resort.
  • Gain personal ski improvement while relating the technical knowledge to teaching snowboarding or skiing.
  • Gain knowledge regarding teaching that can be applied in a variety of teaching/coaching situations.
  • Sample Activities:

  • Classroom activities geared towards basic understanding of modern ski and snowboard technique.
  • Apply basic skill progressions and maneuvers to beginning skiing and snowboarding.
  • Work on personal ski improvement.
  • Practice teaching.
  • Auditing classes
  • SMALL PRINT…

    RESERVATIONS – All our valued guests are encouraged to secure first choice dates by calling or e-mailing in advance. Reservations are subject to product availability and products may sell out at any time. We request that only one family be included on each reservation. For reservation information, please call 801-933-2170, or email us at mountainschool@snowbird.com.

    OTHER INFORMATION – Please note that all Mountain School programs are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and except for private instruction, require a minimum of 2 participants. Lift tickets are required in addition to mountain school programs unless otherwise noted. All activities begin promptly at their designated times. Please allow a minimum of 60 minutes to arrange for equipment rentals and to get to your designated meeting place. Due to the size of the resort and the number of guests enrolled in activities, we are not able to accommodate late arrivals. Refunds will not be issued. Class lessons are scheduled to be available from December 19, 2009 through April 4, 2010. Private lessons are available by reservation, conditions permitting, from season opening date until April 30, 2010. Mountain School may modify this schedule as needed. Private lessons and Specialty Camps only will utilize side door Tram access prior to 11:00 a.m. Snowbird Mountain School cannot extend purchase deadlines, provide refunds, allow students to switch dates between sessions, or provide “make-ups” for missed classes. Due to the unique quality of our resort location, there are times when Little Cottonwood Canyon road and/or lift access is delayed due to avalanche danger. In these cases we monitor the situation closely and send programs out as soon as there is staff available and conditions warrant. Circumstances change with each situation and therefore it is important for guests to communicate with our staff. If lessons are missed due to these extreme circumstances, we will make every effort to accommodate our guests. Unless otherwise indicated, children’s programs are for 3 – 6 year olds, youth programs are for 7 – 15 year olds, and adult programs are for age 16+.

    801-933-2170
    mountainschool@snowbird.com

    snowbird mountain school


    Contact Us

    Phone
    (801) 933-2170

    e-mail
    mountainschool@snowbird.com

    Call toll-free (from USA and Canada)
    1-800-232-9542