Participants have the option of taking a variety of Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance and/or Canadian Ski Coaches Certification courses while in Zermatt. These courses cover all of the content that you would have if you were to take the course(s) in Canada and are recognized as such. Many of the courses actually have more training time because of the six day per week ski time allotted while in Zermatt.
More information including Course Guides and e-prep modules for these courses can be found on the CSIA/CSCF website at www.snowpro.com.
C.S.I.A. Level 2 Certified Ski Instructor |
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Course Description
The Level 2 ski instructor certification is for any skier who has successfully completed the Level 1 certification. The course enables ski instructors to improve their situational teaching skills, as well as acquire a better understanding of the CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry. It combines practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development and improvement of guest service skills.
Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of receiving the Level 2 standard. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to intermediate parallel skill level. The Level 2 is a pre-requisite for the Level 3 certification.
The course content is directed at full and part-time ski instructors and includes: |
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techniques and strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and alternate teaching methods, |
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training in selection of skills for the development of parallel skiers, |
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developing strategies for effective analysis and development, |
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workshop on guest service |
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Duration: |
32 hours (indoor & outdoor) including evaluation |
Prerequisites: |
CSIA Level 1 |
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C.S.I.A. Level 3 International Certified Ski Instructor |
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 Course Description
 The Level 3 is an internationally recognized certification and is for advanced skiers who have passed the Level 2 certification. The course enables ski instructors to improve their situational teaching skills, to acquire a better understanding of CSIA technique and methodology, and the role of ski teaching within the ski industry as well as develop all-mountain skiing and teaching skills. It combines practical ski teaching methods, technical understanding and development, and improvement of guest service skills.
Candidates will receive coaching on their skiing, teaching and people skills with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach skiers up to the advanced parallel skill level. Level 3 is a pre-requisite for Level 4.
CSIA Level 3 Exams
After completing the training phase of the course, participants have two years from the course date to attend the 2-day exam phase. Candidates must pass both the skiing and teaching aspects to be certified Level 3.
Candidates who are successful on one but not both portions of the evaluation phase (i.e. skiing OR teaching) retain the successful portion indefinitely. Candidates have twp years from the completion of the course (training phase) date to be re-tested on the unsuccessful portion after which the training phase of the course must be re-taken.
The course (training phase) of the course includes:
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development of strategies for effective communication, group dynamics, lesson planning and skill drill matching, |
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training in strategies to perfect and refine skiing skills for advanced skiers, |
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skiing and teaching methodology of advanced terrain (bumps), |
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development of methods for effective analysis and development |
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a workshops on mountain safety. |
Course Duration: |
32 hours (indoor & outdoor ) not including exams |
Exams Duration: |
10 hours practical (teaching & skiing) |
Prerequisites: |
CSIA Level 2 certification |
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C.S.C.F. 1 – Entry Level Trained Status |
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Course Description
The Entry Level course provides excellent information as an introduction to coaching at the Skier Essentials level.
Course topics include free ski and gate drills for SL and GS, teaching and learning principles, practice coaching sessions and safety considerations. Practice coaching sessions are part of the course for each candidate.
The evaluation portion of the course assesses the candidate’s ability to demonstrate free skiing skills. Candidates must pass the skiing evaluation to successfully complete the course.
CSCF Entry Level – Trained Status is awarded on successful completion of the course.
What to expect: |
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You will improve your skiing ability in GS and short turns. |
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You will learn the basics of free ski training. |
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You will improve your knowledge in ski technology. |
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You will learn about the Canadian Sport System for Alpine skiing. |
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You will become familiar with various training principles. |
Duration: |
Entry Level course in Zermatt done over four day period |
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C.S.C.F. 2 – Development Level Trained Status |
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Course Description
The five day Development Level Course includes topics such as slalom and giant slalom basics for K1 and K2 athletes. You will learn strategies utilizing drills and exercises that bring desired skill acquisition in free skiing and gates. You will learn setting principles in slalom and giant slalom courses modified for this age group.
Teaching and safety considerations are also covered during the course. Practice coaching sessions are part of the course for each candidate.
The evaluation portion of the course assesses the candidate’s ability to demonstrate free skiing and gate skiing skills as well as gate setting. Candidates must pass the skiing and drill setting evaluation to successfully complete the course.
CSCF Development Level – Trained Status is awarded on successful completion of the course.
What to expect: |
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You will improve your skiing ability in GS and SL. |
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You will learn the basics of free ski training. And setting. |
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You will learn how to integrate various training principles. |
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You will increase your knowledge in ski technology for this level. |
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You will improve your interaction, leadership and problem solving skills. |
Duration: |
Development Level course in Zermatt done over six day period |
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