Description

Start as a keen intermediate skier or rider and progress to Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance qualification as a Ski Instructor Level 2, or Canadian Association of Snowboard Instuctors Level 2 - the passports to winter job opportunities worldwide.

The course is equally attractive if you simply want to improve your technical knowledge and ability on the slopes. We cover methods of detection and correction and help you to apply these to yourself as you learn the latest techniques.

You start with two weeks of ski training in preparation for the Level 1 instructor course in your third week. This is where you develop your interpersonal skills and learn the specific CSIA method for teaching beginners.

The course continues with a further two weeks of practical and theoretical skills development leading to the Level 2 instructor assessment in the final week of the programme.

Once qualified, it is possible for you to work with this qualification in many other countries (including Switzerland, Austria, Andorra, Germany, Czech Republic, Australia and New Zealand).

If you want to work in Canada as a non-resident immediately after an early-season course, you must sort out your work visa in advance. Use the Fish Essentials link for visa information.

We provide 2-star budget accommodation, a dual-mountain lift pass which is valid six days a week, five days' guiding/instruction each week (four hours a day), video analysis, lift queue priority and equipment seminars.

If you would like to stay in more comfortable 3-star accommodation at Whistler, see our Standard Condos.

If you would like us to arrange travel from London to Vancouver, contact us to request the flight price.

Highlights

After the program, you will be qualified as:
- CSIA Ski Instructor Level 1 and Level 2 or CASI Snowboard Instructor Level 1 and Level 2
- Injury Prevention
- Customer service training
- Flying Fish recruitment service

Travel Types

• Snowboarding
• Sports

Qualifications

at least 18 years old

Intern Types

• Sports

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Sports

Cost in US$:

7,700

Program Fees Include:

Shared, self-catering accommodation in a 2-star multi-share, budget condo. Dual-mountain lift pass, guiding and instruction. You should provide your own equipment and local rental is available.

Experience Required

yes

You should be a an intermediate skier/rider with a good level of fitness, comfortable on red runs. Not there yet? Join a skill development programme immediately before instructor training.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Flying Fish's Mission Statement

Welcome to the world of Flying Fish: professional training and international adventure on the sea and the snow. Trainee professionals join Flying Fish for vocational qualifications and access to our worldwide recruitment service in yachting, watersports and winter sports. Gap year students enrol with us for challenge, team spirit and work experience in faraway places. Career-breakers enjoy time out from work and personal development as Yachtmasters and action sports instructors. Experienced instructors, yacht skippers and crew come to Flying Fish for professional development, commercial upgrades and some of the world's greatest yacht racing events. Everyone is welcome at Flying Fish. We have an exciting selection of short recreational courses, our Sea and Snow Holidays, at all our training centres. We also run yacht charter fleets in two of the world's favourite sailing locations: Sydney and Cowes. We guarantee you fun and excitement.

Year Founded

1993