become a ski or snowboard instructor

Do you want to become a certified Ski or Snowboard Instructor?

The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, (CSIA), The Professional Ski Instructors of Canada, (PSIC) and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, (CASI), are the three governing bodies in Canada that certify instructors. They all have 4 levels of instruction and they begin at level 1.

They all require a minimum age of 14. Confident parallel skier comfortable on most slopes and willing to change their skiing technique and adapt, or confident Snowboarder with centered stance, fluid, and mobile riding on most slopes and willing to change their snowboarding technique and adapt. The course focuses on skiing/boarding technical skills as well as teaching skills. No previous teaching experience is required and the individual does need to show the ability to provide clear communication. They need to be adaptable and creative and be able to modify a lesson plan to suit the needs of the student.


New for the 2024/25 Season
Interested in turning your passion for skiing into a profession? On December 22, 2024, join us at Batawa for an Introduction to Ski Instruction session and learn about the opportunities and adventure that exists when you choose a ski instructor career path! This 3-hour session will include 2.5 hours on snow (come ready to ski) followed by a 30-minute indoor discussion. Learn more and register HERE.

CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance)
Level 1 Certification: 3 day course. December 29, 30, 31, 2024
Click HERE to learn more about CSIA and registration.

PSIC (Professional Ski Instructors of Canada)
Level 1 SKI Certification – 3 day course, December 27, 28, 29, 2024
Level 2 SKI Certification - *NOTE 3 day course will be held at Brimacombe March 8, 9, 10, 2025
Level 2 TEACH Certification - 3 day course. March 14, 15, 16, 2025
Click HERE to learn more about PSIC and registration.

CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors)
Level 1 Certification: 3 day course. December 29, 30, 31, 2024
Click HERE to learn more about CASI and registration.