New Member Education & Certification Options

Fundamentals of Instruction and Skill Development
Learn to Be an Instructor!
This clinic is geared for new members who are either new to teaching or have never been an instructor. The clinic covers basic teaching progressions (over view of the American Teaching System), and an introduction the Skills Concept (the skills we use for skiing) as well as focusing on personal ski improvement. Equipment and the benefits of good boot alignment will also be covered. Participants will gain information on the process for achieving Level I Certification and learn about the benefits of membership and employment in the snowsport industry.

Prerequisites:
Must be at least 16yrs old and an Apprentice or Registered Member of PSIA/AASI -W.

Level I New Instructor Module
(6-day program for members not actively instructing at a snowsports school)

This Level I Certification Event combines 3-days of education with the 3-day Level I Module. Candidates will cover teaching progressions, skiing/riding demonstrations, and movement analysis skills for levels 1-4. This course is fun! You'll gain a basic understanding of the technical knowledge that makes up instructing while improving your own skills and personal skiing or riding. Our professional staff will inspire you to work hard and provide coaching to meet our National Standards (Alpine Standards / Snowboard Standards) for Level I Certification. Successful candidates receive a certificate of completion and are eligible for Level I Pin and official Certification after 20 hrs. of teaching (2yr/season cap on completing teaching hours).

Prerequisites:
ï Must be at least 16 years old, and a Registered Member of PSIA/AASI - W.
ï Participants must be capable of linking turns (parallel for skiers) on blue intermediate terrain.
ï Participants must read the Level I Study Guide Questions (available online).
ï Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase education materials for their discipline:

» AASI Snowboard Manual or the PSIA Alpine Technical Manual
» Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors
» AASI Snowboard Certification Handbook (available through PSIA-w only)
» PSIA Alpine Handbook (teaching exercises for adults)
» Children's Instruction Handbook: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding (teaching exercises for kids)

*All of these educational materials [except as noted] can be purchased from the Accessories Catalog

Level I Module
(3-day program for members who are actively instructing at a snowsports school)

This Level I Certification Event covers teaching and skiing/riding demonstrations, movement analysis, and technical knowledge to meet our National Standards for Level I Certification (Alpine Standard / Snowboard Standards). Successful candidates that pass the Module and have completed 20 hrs of teaching at their snowsports school, become a Certified Level I Instructor.

Prerequisites:
ï Must be at least 16 years old, and a Registered Member of PSIA/AASI - W.
ï Participants must be capable of linking turns (parallel for skiers) on blue intermediate terrain.
ï Participants must read the Level I Study Guide (available online).
ï Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase education materials for their discipline:

» AASI Snowboard Manual or the PSIA Alpine Technical Manual
» Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors
» AASI Snowboard Certification Handbook (available through PSIA-w only)
» PSIA Alpine Handbook (teaching exercises for adults)
» Children's Instruction Handbook: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding (teaching exercises for kids)

*All of these educational materials [except as noted] can be purchased from the Accessories Catalog

Level I In-House Certification
This program allows members who are actively instructing at a resort the opportunity to train for their Level I Certification with an In-House Resort Trainer. After all study sessions and on-hill trainings have finished, candidates will be validated by a PSIA/AASI-W Examiner - to assure they meet the National Level I Certification Standards. Candidates that meet these standards and are validated - pass their Level I Certification.

How to get started:

1. Check that your snowsport school offers this option for Level I Certification.
2. Find out who coordinates your resort training and let them know you are interested in joining an In-House Level I Certification program
3. Become a Registered Member of PSIA/AASI-W and complete the PSIA/AASI-W In-House Level I Certification Application. [This fee includes a Portfolio that will guide you through your training]
4. Attend all the study sessions/on-hill trainings that your trainer schedules.
5. Once you have completed your portfolio and training, your trainer will schedule a validation clinic with a PSIA/AASI-W Examiner.
6. You will need to complete an Event Application to pay for the In-House Level I Certification Validation Clinic (this application must be received in the office 2 weeks prior to the validation date).
7. Upon successful completion of the Validation Clinic, candidates will be awarded their Level I Certification

Prerequisites:
ï Must be at least 16 years old, and a Registered Member of PSIA/AASI - W.
ï Participants must be capable of linking turns (parallel for skiers) on blue intermediate terrain.
ï Participants must read the Level I Study Guide (available online).
ï Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase education materials for their discipline:

» AASI Snowboard Manual or the PSIA Alpine Technical Manual
» Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors
» AASI Snowboard Certification Handbook (Included when you Register for the In-House program)
» PSIA Alpine Handbook (teaching exercises for adults)
» Children's Instruction Handbook: Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding (teaching exercises for kids)

*All of these educational materials [except as noted] can be purchased from the Accessories Catalog