Programme Details
Our courses will enable you to:
- Transform your personal skiing skills through a high quality and ‘fun’ instructor training programme
- Experience scenic Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Canada’s largest single ski area, and the lively town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies
- Enjoy good standard hotel accommodation at the Best Western Siding 29 Lodge, or the more affordable Samesun Chalet in Banff
- Attain the CSIA or CASI Level 1 instructor qualification
- Potentially stay on and work for Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School for the season after completing the November course (if you obtain a Canadian work visa/permit prior to travel).
You will have approximately 20 hours per week of quality instructor training provided four days a week from Mondays through to Thursdays, with plenty of spare time to enjoy the mountains using your Lake Louise season bus pass and mountain lift pass. You will be taught in small groups of up to eight people per instructor. Not only will you see a vast improvement in your own technique, you will also be given the tools to become an effective teacher and share your expertise with others. Our courses will provide you with an insight into the service side of the industry, how ski and snowboard schools function, plan lessons, and you will also get to shadow instructors.
You will also have the choice to do ONE of the following freestyle or race courses as part of the programme:
- CSIA Snowpark certification
- CASI Park Instructor
- CSCF Entry Level course
The freestyle programmes allow successful students to teach in the terrain park and these certifications will make you more employable for ski schools. The CSCF coaching course would be available to those who are not interested in freestyle terrain or manoeuvres. These courses are all approximately 3 days in length and can be run during the course. In addition, there are optional add-ons (payable locally in resort) including first aid and avalanche courses.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Return flights (between London and Calgary)
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation (shared) - choice of the Lodge or Chalet in Banff
- Breakfasts provided seven days a week at the accommodation
- Weekday evening meals at various restaurants in Banff
- Lake Louise season bus pass
- Lake Louise season lift pass
- Services of a representative
- Instructor training (approximately 20 hours per week)
- CSIA or CASI Level 1 training
- CSIA or CASI Level 1 course/exam
- Choice of one of the following freestyle or race courses:
- CSIA Snowpark certification
- CASI Park Instructor
- CSCF Entry Level course
- National Governing Body manuals/materials/membership
- Shadowing instructors / work experience
- Video analysis and feedback
- Theory sessions
- Ski and snowboard tuning clinics
- Ski jacket (Helly Hansen)
- Professional photography - group / action shots
- Job search assistance and advice
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Your daily lunches
- Evening meals at the weekends
- Ski/snowboard equipment (although a Helly Hansen jacket is provided)
- First Aid Course (Optional)
- Recreational Avalanche Course (Optional)
- Insurance (although we will supply details of winter sports insurance policy you can take)
- General spending money
Prices and Durations
Canada Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Instructor - 5 weeks - Chalet (Excluding Flights) £3,650
Canada Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Instructor - 5 weeks - Chalet (Including Flights) £4,150
Canada Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Instructor - 5 weeks - Lodge (Excluding Flights) £4,050
Canada Lake Louise Ski and Snowboard Instructor - 5 weeks - Lodge (Including Flights) £4,550
