To help prepare you for a career as a snowsports instructor, the Stevens Pass Ski and Snowboard School is putting on our Spring Instructor Academy. Our top instructors will guide you through the process of becoming a professional snowsports coach.

The academy will cover how to teach basic skiing and snowboarding (•green runs and lower)

• The physical steps to teach a student
• How to understand a students learning style and fit your teaching methods to that student
• What to expect from students at different stages of their lives mentally, emotionally, and physically
• The common problems faced by new skiers and snowboarders of different ages and how to resolve them
• And more…

Once you have signed up you will receive a workbook and more detailed instructions regarding the course.

After this course you will be ready to begin a new career as a professional snowsports instructor. The Stevens Pass Ski and Snowboard School will set up interviews with candidates interested in teaching for Stevens during the 2009-2010 season.

If you are successful in your On-Snow Interview and are invited to join us at the Stevens Pass Ski and Snowboard School you will have many more training opportunities throughout the year to gain the knowledge to teach upper level classes, coach freestyle, learn a new sport, and improve your own skills. The Spring Instructor Academy is only the beginning. Call or write with any questions. And sign up fast!

When:

The Spring Instructor Academy is a 4 day course

• Dates:  March 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th 
• Time:  10 am to 4 pm

Camp Cost: 

• Camp fee: $195
• Complimentary lift tickets are included. There is no discount if you already have a ticket or season pass
• Camp fee includes 6 hours of coaching each day and reference materials from the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors valued at $35

To register or for more information: please call the Ski & Snowboard School direct at 206-812-7387 or email skischool@stevenspass.com