26/27 PSIA/AASI Ski or Snowboard Junior Instructor Certification for ages 15-17
Ever wonder what it would be like to teach skiing or snowboarding? Here’s a great way to find out! Participate in the Junior Instructor Program, sponsored by YSA and the Professional Ski Instructors of America – American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI).
Learn what it’s like to work as an instructor and earn a nationally-recognized certificate that can open the door to teaching at a local resort.
To participate in this course you MUST complete all sessions.
Dates:
Classroom at Park City Library – 2 Mondays, November 23 & December 7th from 3:15-5:15pm
On Snow at Park City Mountain Village – Saturday, December 19th (9:00-4:00pm), Saturday, January 9th (9:00am-4:00pm)
Shadow at least 5 hours of lessons at the resort’s Ski and Snowboard School
Taking Part In This Program:
- Makes you a better skier or snowboarder
- Connects you with others who share your snowsports passion
- Helps you develop important career and life skills, such as: Communication, Dedication, Discipline, Independence, Instruction, Leadership, Group management, Professionalism, Public speaking
- Gives you a solid foundation of skills to help you work in the snowsports industry during and after high school.
Program Requirements
- Participate in 4 hours of classroom learning including three online learning units.
- Complete a 12-hour training course on snow at a local resort. Lift tickets will be provided for on snow sessions.
- Shadow at least 5 hours of lessons at the resort’s ski and ride school.
- Demonstrate a minimum sliding ability in 2 areas:
- 1) Must show the ability to safely ski or ride in a group on blue terrain.
- 2) Must have the ability to maneuver safely in a learning area and around all surface lifts or up/down hills and trails.
- Complete the course portfolio and have it signed by a snowsports supervisor.
- Write and submit a letter of intent that describes why you want to become a snowsports instructor. Students will have the option to apply for a seasonal position as a Junior Instructor at the host resort after completing this course.
Option for employment with Park City Mountain (subject to interview)
On snow passes and instruction sponsored by Epic Promise and PSIA
For more information, contact Angie at [email protected] or 435-243-5701
