Ski Instructor Course Qualifications
The CSIA
YES courses train candidates to become Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) certified instructors:
The CSIA was founded in 1938 and incorporated in 1949. It is the professional ski teaching body in Canada with its Head Office located in Montreal, Quebec. The CSIA ensures a nationwide ski teaching standard while promoting and teaching the importance of ski safety. It is committed to the development of innovative and effective skiing techniques and teaching methods. Their mandate is to promote professionalism and the profession of ski teaching.
- The CSIA offers four levels of instructor certification.
- YES offer levels 1 and 2 certification.
CSIA Level 1
The Level 1 certification course will introduce you to the basic CSIA skiing and teaching methodology to develop skiers from beginners to an intermediate (parallel) standard.
Prerequisites
- Must be 15 years of age on the first day of the course
- Must be able to demonstrate comfortable and safe skiing skills on intermediate terrain.
CSIA Level 2
This course introduces the skill concept and progression for the development of parallel skiers.
Prerequisites
- CSIA Level 1 certification.
- Be able to ski advanced terrain.
For more information of the CSIA and their courses check out www.snowpro.com
The CSCF
The Canadian Ski Coaches Federation (CSCF), with its partners, educates coaches to lead and develop excellence in ski racing. The CSCF was incorporated in 1976.
CSCF Level 1
The Level 1 program is an introduction to entry level coaching for children ages 12 and under. Focus is on the "FUN-damentals" stage of development in the alpine long term athlete development model.
Prerequisite:
- Must be 15 years of age on the first day of the course
For more information on the CSCF and their courses go to www.snowpro.com/cscf/
CADS
The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing (CADS) is a volunteer based organization having as its main objective, assisting individuals with a disability to lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snow skiing and snowboarding. The course teaches the basics of instructing people with disabilities including techniques to teach sight impaired or limited mobility individuals.
Recreational Avalanche Course
A 2.5 day course specifically for skiers and snowboarders, involving a mix of theory and practical skills to teach you basic safety knowledge for winter backcountry travel. Learn about formation of avalanches, factors affecting snow-pack, route finding, safety equipment usage, snow-pack observation and assessment, as well as enjoy a few turns in the backcountry.
Prerequisites
- Participants must be at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder.
