Welcome to the Professional Ski Instructors of America! The Alpine Level I assessment is the first step in your exciting career as a ski instructor.
If you’re new to PSIA-AASI, make sure to check out the following resources; there’s lots of great information to help you start your career as a ski instructor!
Requirements
In order to achieve this Level I certification, you will need to complete these tasks:
- Become a Registered Member of PSIA-AASI and PSIA-AASI NRM with current dues paid.
- Complete the Alpine Level I E-Learning Course before signing up for the event to the event.
- At least one week prior to this event, register and pay for the event.
- Attend this event. It is a two-day assessment; attendance is required both days.
Overview
The assessment event is a two-day clinic in which participants will be taught and coached on the material outlined by the Alpine Certification Standards for Level I certification. They will be assessed on their teaching, skiing, professional knowledge and personal mastery of the material that they are being coached on throughout the two day event. This is an interactive event that requires participation in discussions on and off the hill.
Candidates should be prepared to lead a group through some basic ski instruction scenarios provided by the education staff member.
It is not expected that Level I candidates will have in-depth knowledge and experience in each of the areas of competence listed in the Alpine Certification Standards. It is expected, however, that candidates will be able to demonstrate basic competence and knowledge in all of these areas.
Reference Materials
We recommend that you take a look at the online store on the PSIA-AASI website. The following books are extremely helpful to your career and professional development as a ski instructor:
- Alpine Technical Manual
- Core Concepts Manual
- Teaching Snowsports Manual
- Children’s Alpine Teaching Handbook
