JR. INSTRUCTOR PSIA-AASI

Ages 13-18 | $100

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the snowsports industry?

Learn what it’s like to work as an instructor, even if you have no experience other than being interested in knowing how to ski or snowboard.

Additional Information

 

Date/Time

Sundays, 10am-12pm

Twelve (12) hours of on-snow training takes place most Sundays from Jan 7 – March 4.

Sundays, 2 - 5pm

Nine (9) hours of on-snow shadowing of CCSC Master the Mountain instructors for a minimum of three Sunday afternoons from Jan 7 - March 4.

Independent Coursework

Three (3) hours of online coursework to be completed independently by January 7. Plus some required reading and videos to review independently before on-snow training.

Introduction / Kick Off Meeting

One (1) hour introduction / kick off meeting with instructor and partcipants. Date/Time to be determined.

Click here to see our full calendar of events.

Instructors

Crystal Mountain

Instructors are PSIA-certified.

Requirements

Participants will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Age 13 and older

  • Comfortable skiing or snowboarding on blue runs.

  • Provide your equipment.

  • Have a Crystal Mountain ski/snowboard pass for Sundays.

Click here for more information on ski passes and equipment.

Location

Loki Lift

Drop off and pick up at the base of the Loki Lift at Crystal Mountain.

Earning National Recognition as a Junior Instructor

Earning national recognition as a Junior Instructor develops important skills, including:

  • Public speaking

  • Instruction

  • Independence

  • Dedication

  • Discipline

  • Professionalism

  • Communication

  • Managing group dynamics

  • Opens doors to jobs in the outdoor industry

  • Makes you a better skier or snowboarder

  • Keeps you fit all winter long

  • Connects you with others who share your passion

Financial Assistance

Scholarships are available

Removing barriers for all school-age children in our region to learn to ski or snowboard is an important part of what the Crystal Community Ski Club is all about.

If your family needs financial assistance, please click here for more information.

Activities for Parents

Stay and Play!

Looking for something to do while your child is skiing? Click here for fun parent activities at Crystal Mountain.

Questions?

We have answers!

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to have all of your questions answered.

I love being a Junior Instructor!

“I really want to be a ski instructor, so participating in the Junior Instructor PSIA program was awesome. I learned what it takes to be a great ski instructor, and I loved working with the little kids on mountain while shadowing Crystal instructors.” - Junior PSIA program participant.

$100