Start as a keen intermediate and progress to Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors qualification as Snowboard Instructor Level 2. With this certificate good job opportunities become available.
The training is eligible for UK Armed Forces resettlement funding for service leavers.
During the 11 weeks of this course you will see dramatic improvement in 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 snowboard skills training, including Injury Prevention, in preparation for the Level 1 Instructor course in your third week. You will develop good interpersonal skills and learn the specific CASI method for teaching the sport to beginners.
The programme continues with a further four weeks of coached riding, an intense training period taking you up to Level 2 Instructor standard, leading to your assessment in week eight.
The final three week period is devoted to your freestyle skills and an in-depth seminar programme, including the Recreational Avalanche course, Emergency First Aid, Tuning and Customer Service.
To work in Canada as a non-resident immediately after an early-season course, you must arrange your work visa in advance. Use the Fish Essentials link above left for visa information.
We provide multi-share, 2-star Budget accommodation with bunk rooms in Creekside, 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.
You can also book more comfortable, 3-star Standard accommodation in Creekside, where you stay in a twin room.
For more information about snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb and the accommodation options, use the Destinations link above left.
If you would like us to arrange travel from London to Vancouver, use the Contact us link to request the flight price.
Arrive for course briefing on the start date, Saturday - Training starts on Sunday morning - Course finishes on Friday - Depart on the end date, Saturday
Availability
Limited availability
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What you get
Resettlement funding for UK Forces Video analysis Injury prevention seminar Equipment information Equipment tuning Boot fitting CASI Snowboard Instructor Level 1 CASI Snowboard Instructor Level 2 Recreational avalanche course Red Cross Emergency First Aid Customer service training Park/freestyle intro clinic Gym discount Snowmobile tour Work experience (subject to visa) Whistler Blackcomb job interview (subject to course completion) Flying Fish online recruitment
Before you start
You should be a solid intermediate rider with a good level of fitness, comfortable on red runs and intermediate terrain
What next
This list of qualifications opens up worldwide employment opportunities, with help from our online recruitment service. A familiarity with Canada's famous customer-service ethos puts you ahead of the game
Many graduates stay on after the early-season courses to join the professionals working for Whistler Mountain
Included in the price
Shared, self-catering accommodation in a 2-star Budget condo. Dual-mountain lift pass, guiding, instruction, publications and exam fees
You should provide your own snowboard equipment and local rental is available
Upgrade to 3-star Standard accommodation for CAD 2,000
