Start as a keen intermediate and progress to Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors qualification as an instructor.
The training is eligible for UK Armed Forces resettlement funding for service leavers.
This course is the first step on your career path as a professional snowboard coach. The programme 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 snowboard skills training in preparation for the instructor course in your third week. You will develop good interpersonal skills and learn the specific CASI method for teaching the sport to beginners.
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 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
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What you get
Video analysis Injury prevention seminar Equipment information CASI Snowboard Instructor Level 1 Gym discount 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 three-week course is a good foundation if you're looking for a personal challenge and an introduction to the world of professional snow sports. Some jobs are available at this level. If you are serious about working as an instructor you should consider our eight and 11 week courses, which take you to Level 2 and beyond
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 1,445. Single supplement in 3-star on request
