For many members, certification is their primary reason for becoming a member of PSIA. Whether you’re new to teaching or a season veteran, certification is one of the best ways to advance your career as a ski instructor. Most ski schools offer increased pay and standing to certified instructors, with the benefits generally increasing at higher levels of certification. Once you become certified, you are required to maintain your certification by fulfilling the PSIA Continuing Education requirements.
- Become a member of PSIA-AASI.
- Complete the Cross Country Level I E-learning course.
- Attend and pass the two-day Level I Cross Country assessment.
- Obtain the Level I Cross Country certification.
- Complete the Cross Country Level II Workbook.
- Attend and pass the three-day Level II Cross Country assessment.
Cross Country Level II certification is intended for upper-level instructors who have been teaching Cross Country for several seasons and have a Cross Country level I certification. A Cross Country Level II instructor is certified to teach intermediate nordic lessons.
Cross Country Level II certification involves a three-day, all-inclusive, preparation clinic and assessment. This includes a written workbook, skiing, teaching scenarios and discussions. The Cross Country Level II and III assessments are offered together as one event. Your intended certification level must be decided at the beginning of the assessment.
The Cross Country Level II/III assessments may be offered every other year if demand is low.
More specific requirements for Level II certification are provided in the PSIA Cross Country Certifiation Standards.
- Obtain PSIA Cross Country Level II certification.
- Complete the Cross Country Level III Workbook.
- Attend and pass the three-day Cross Country Level III assessment.
Cross Country Level III certification is intended for upper-level instructors who have been teaching Cross Country for several seasons and have a Cross Country Level III certification. A Cross Country Level III instructor is certified to teach all levels of nordic lessons.
Cross Country Level III certification involves a three-day, all-inclusive, preparation clinic and assessment. This includes a written workbook, skiing, teaching scenarios and discussions. The Cross Country Level II and III assessments are offered together as one assessment. Your intended certification level must be decided at the beginning of the assessment.
The Cross Country Level II/III assessments may be offered every other year if demand is low.
Exceptions to the prerequisites may be made by the Cross Country discpline chair (nrm.nordic@gmail.com) by petition for qualified individuals with a cross country race or coaching background only. These candidates are required to send petition and resume to the Cross Country displine chair.
More specific requirements for Cross Country Level III certification are provided in the PSIA Cross Country Certification Standards.
