How To become a certified snowsports instructor

Описание: The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to become a Level One certified snowsports instructor (0:04). 10 steps, emphasizing the benefits of working for a ski school, even part-time, to gain access to training and resources (0:22-0:32, 7:16-7:35).

Here's a breakdown of the steps:

Choose a Pathway (0:36):
Adaptive (0:41): Teaching snow sports to individuals with disabilities.
Alpine (0:56): Traditional skiing, the most popular pathway.
Snowboarding (1:12): For snowboarders.
Cross Country (1:30): Underrated with various job opportunities.
Telemark (1:47): Free-heel skiing, known for versatility.

Complete E-learning Courses (2:26): Access free courses like "Delivering the Beginner Experience" (2:56) and "E-learning Course for New Instructors" (3:04). Recommended additional courses include "Intro to Working with Children" (3:39) and "Mountain Safety" (3:42). These are available at thesnowpros.org/ (2:46).

Get Your Membership Card (4:49): Purchase a membership for approximately $325 (4:52) to access resources and the event calendar. This also enhances your application for a ski school (5:01-5:22).

Obtain Manuals (5:31): Acquire teaching manuals and technical progression manuals (5:35-5:46). These can be found digitally or in print (6:33-6:36) and are crucial for the discipline-specific Level One e-learning (6:42-6:45).

Consider a Prep Class (7:13): If you are not working for a ski school, a prep clinic is highly recommended before the Level One exam (7:16-7:22). These clinics can be difficult to find and are best signed up for early (7:42-8:00, 10:58-11:03).

Sign Up for Exams on Snowpros.org (8:16): Use the event calendar to find and book your Level One exam (8:26-8:50). The exam costs between $230 and $260, with earlier sign-ups being cheaper (10:31-10:41). Filters on the website help you select your region, discipline, and "certification exams" (10:09-10:17).

Attend On-Snow Clinics (12:01): Meet trainers and other aspiring instructors, practice movements, and get feedback (12:05-13:00).

Seek Trainer Feedback Before the Exam (13:10): Ask your trainer for specific feedback on your readiness for technical understanding, movement analysis, demonstration, and teaching a beginner progression (13:10-13:27).

Perform Your Best During the Exam (13:45): The exam is stressful, and you won't know the result until the end of the last day (13:45-13:58). Examiners look for coachability and adaptability; refusing to improve can lead to failure (14:38-15:00).

Maintain Certification (15:28): Keep your certification current by completing required Continuing Education Units (CEUs) approximately every two years (15:33-15:38).

The video recommends following these steps in order for the best chance of success (15:52-15:59).

Useful links mentioned in the video:

PSIA-AASI: https://thesnowpros.org/
Membership Registration: https://members.thesnowpros.org/register
Event Calendar: https://thesnowpros.org/events/event-...
E-learning Courses: https://lms.thesnowpros.org/