THE JOURNAL OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR
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Rocky Mountain Board Representatives Joel Munn, President, Front Range Rick Hinckley, Vice President, Southern District Rick Rodd, Secretary, Member at LargE Fred Rumford, Southern District Donnie Mechalke, Front Range Joe Webster, Western Slope Jane Tarlow, Front Range Tiffany Truitt, Western Slope Robert Lemley, Member at Large Rick Rodd, Member at Large Robin May, Southern District Jason Hartmann, Western Slope PSIA/AASI Representative Peter Donahue COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Barbara Szwebel – Adaptive Chair Jonathan Ballou – Alpine Chair Dusty Dyar – Children’s Chair Patti Banks – Nordic Chair Michael Blanton – Snowboard Chair Jack Sciacca – Member School Chair
2012-13 Scholarships By Executive Director Dana Forbes
cess and had an incredible impact on the New Mexico skiing/riding community. Because of this the RM board has approved $2500 to grant to a local nonprofit to support bringing underprivileged kids to the slopes. Why?
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his letter goes out to the brave and the fearless who survived last season and are ready to do it all again. I am not sure who we sliding enthusiasts upset last season but between the challenging economy and lack of snow, it’s a miracle any of us want to do it again. But I can tell based on dues re-ups and the calls as of late, there are plenty of you willing to commit. Because of this commitment and in recognition of the challenges working in the industry can hold, the Rocky Mountain Board of Directors has approved over $21,000 in scholarships!
Adaptive Education Support
In addition to the above scholarships RM is committed to continuing its support of the Adaptive voucher program. This program was designed several years ago to support adaptive instructors. The monies go towards free education and certification for adaptive instructors. Details are provided directly to your Adaptive School Manager. Community Support
Last year we did a pilot program through the Taos Community Foundation called “Bring em’ to the slopes”. It was a huge suc-
As a nonprofit organization, we have worked very hard to ensure our financial stability and success by keeping our expenses under control, improving the products we sell and supporting the needs of our member schools. This coupled with generous member donations has allowed for us to grow our investment savings substantially. While not-forprofit organizations are able to earn a profit, more accurately termed a surplus; such earnings must be retained by the organization for its self-preservation, expansion, or specific, dedicated plans. Our plan has all along has been to make an impact on the industry by providing the best education in ski and snowboard teaching to our members. Our strategic message is; “As a lifelong commitment PSIARocky Mountain-AASI will provide opportunities to enhance your success and inspire your passion as a snowsports professional by offering experiences that value people and are inclusive and supportive.” Your administration staff and board of directors wants to uphold this message in every way possible and these scholarships help us do just that. Keep dreaming and we will do everything we can to support those dreams this year and in the years to come. “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can.”
Member Scholarships
The scholarships range in amount and are event specific. They will include such products as; ITC’s, Level 2/3 exam days and preps, Children’s, Freestyle, Rocky Mountain Trainer and Special order clinics applied for by your Directors. These and all other scholarships can be found on our website www. psia-rm.org under member benefits.
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Scholarship Recipients Mary Elizabeth O’Connell, daughter of member Patricia O’Connell, was awarded a $500 Educational Foundation scholarship. She begins her freshman year at Dartmouth College Christian Reicheneder, son of member Yvonne Reicheneder, was awarded a $500 Educational Foundation scholarship. He begins his freshman year at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
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RM Alpine Freestyle
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he snow is beginning to make its presence known to all in the high country as a crisp ting to the nostrils. With that, our brains start thinking of chairs turning, beanies and gloves and of course making a move to the PSIA/AASI-RM website to see what the latest is on our profession. Just as there are things changing in the alpine world with the re-vamped Cert III process, the Alpine Freestyle world is not to be outdone by our flat tail counterparts. We’ve also revamped our process as well as scoring criteria and exam format. Allow me to explain. The freestyle specialist credentials for alpine have been morphed this summer in order to better adjust with the changing times of our sport. The overall theme of scoring criteria has shifted from task based scoring to more of a skills or element ownership scoring. How it is scored is the same, (1-6) what has changed is the What is scored. We have traditionally stayed in suit with our alpine brothers/sisters and kept it very task based, now we have moved to an element scoring. In the park & pipe world there are four elements to all park riding, which are flatland, rails, jumps, & pipe. Instead of scoring the specific maneuvers and then tallying those scores, we will score tasks that are related to these elements and group them into these elements. As for the process, the FS-1 will stay unchanged and it is still a stand-alone 3-day event much like a clinic/exam. The first two
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days are used for giving examples of the four elements and the riding improvement of those elements with the third day being the actual exam. The FS-2 & FS-3 have been combined into a snowboard type exam that is a “call the ball” type scenario which lets the candidate make their choice as to which level they would like to go for. The process is a two day event, the first day is a teaching/technical/ MA/ Safety day where candidates will spend the day being evaluated on abilities to teach safely in a park setting, with MA portions being pulled in throughout the day. The second day is the skiing of the four elements and its evaluation. The Freestyle Fiesta & Jibber’s Paradise clinics are recommended prerequisites for this exam. So what does this mean? Well, if you are a cert one you can go through the FS-1 then proceed to the FS-2 & FS-3 without delay or cost increase. There is ONE catch for all you silver pins out there, if you decide to leap frog over the FS-1 (which is your right to do so) the pre-requisites are mandatory (either Fiesta or Paradise) this way there are no surprises, as you would be jumping straight into an exam setting. An Alpine Cert 1 that has successfully completed FS-1 may vie for an FS-3 birth if they are inclined. Anyhow, that’s that, and now I’m fully stoked for the season, keep smiling it will be here soon. Your RM Alpine Jibber’s Education Staff
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Let’s Get Ready to Rip By Dave Schuiling, Director of Education
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aaahhhh! I love the crunching sound of fall leaves under foot and tire. The crisp, still mornings as the heat escapes the ground is our countdown to winter wonderland. Snow guns have fired up to get a head start on another memorable season in the white room. As our natural canvas is preparing itself for our slicing brush strokes, your RM Admin team and committees are extremely busy preparing for your education and certification events. Throughout this issue of Instructor to Instructor you are informed of new and changing products as our discipline committees have been busy all summer to help us all be better prepared to do the job we love so much; share our passion of snow sliding with others. As the anticipation grows to uncomfortable levels, here are a few tidbits to help curb the appetite until we can once again let it rip. Webtastic Interminglings
Yes, we have a completely new information hub at www.psia-rm.org. One of your Admin Team’s big summer projects was the launch of our new and dramatically improved website. The goal of this project was to provide the Rocky Mountain membership with all of the tools to be successful in a “one stop shopping” platform. The event calendar allows you several different ways to view our events while allowing all of the necessary detail to unfold as needed. Do you see something you like? Simply click on the register now button and you will be taken directly to the Lakewood office (National) website’s registration portal for that specific event. You will be prompted to log in with your national identification membership credentials which have slightly changed. Your user name is your full e-mail address and your password is your six digit national identification number. The event detail on the Rocky Mountain web site is your link to up to the minute news on the event as well as education materials needed for success. The new shop will allow you to purchase whatever you need to stomp your next event or simply expand your teaching bag of tricks. Weather and snow reports will get your juices flowing for finding the best face shots. It’s all there for you! 4
Sportus Flavorous Adaptive
Your new Adaptive Chairperson Kirsten Atkins provides us with the goods for an ever growing segment of our industry. Numbers are increasing in Adaptive sports participation, especially in the newly acknowledged national standard in Adaptive Snowboarding. RM will be hosting an Adaptive Snowboard ITC at the Adaptive National Academy, also known as the Hartford Ski Spectacular. Check out Kirsten’s detailed report in the Adaptive World. Alpine
Now on his second term as Alpine Chairperson, Jonathan Ballou outlines some evolutions and changes in alpine products. The Level III skiing exam changes have been in the works now for well over a year in the making. As outlined, the changes set up the exam candidates for the best possible training, assessment and flexibility for maximum skill development and ultimately successful results. Teaching Theory receives an overhaul to expand on the already popular product allowing more time to practice in the real life, on snow arena! If you are a Level 3, aka. Full Cert instructor looking to expand your educational awareness and skills, then the 401 level sessions are for you. Whether you are on the Rocky Mountain Trainer (RMT) pathway or not, these high level products will challenge your abilities and expand your teaching/ coaching knowledge to the fullest extent. If it
is time for a continuing education clinic, take a break from the stock All Mountain Performance clinic and go for 401 exceptionalism! Child Specialist
“The kids are alright.” – The Who. In fact, they are much better since our Children’s Specialist products continue to evolve and gain popularity. Your Children’s committee Chairperson, Dusty Dyar outlines changes to the CS1 and CS2 products with the move of the quizzes to an on line format. Download the workbooks well ahead of time and plan to take your on line quiz prior to arriving at the on snow event. Every 2 years, we host the Rocky Mountain Children’s Academy, a three day Children’s extravaganza this season held in Vail January 15 – 17. Check the website for detailed outlines of this popular event. Freestyle
Viva la Freestyle! Industry wide, freestyle is known for constant progression and this season follows suit with Rocky Mountain’s products as well as with national credentialing. David Oliver lays down the new skill focused assessment as well as changes to the Freestyle pathway. A national taskforce including RM members David Oliver and Tony Macri have been working diligently at producing national freestyle standards. Once approved your FS credential will have street credibility across divisional boundaries similar to certifications and children’s specialist certificates. PSIA-RM-AASI FALL 2012
Sideways Sliding Update By Michael Blanton Nordic
Free the heel and your soul will follow. Or as a friend once said while learning to Telemark; “free the heel and plant your face!” For those of you not interested in training heels, your Nordic Chairlady extraordinaire gives us the updates from the less grounded disciplines of Cross Country track and skate and Telemark. Two day modules and new movement analysis models allow for more focused and accurate assessment. Of course the fun factor is always a Nordic priority. Snowboard
Reporting from the snowboard world is Michael “Spicky” Blanton. Movement analysis is a hot topic for snowboard as well and the team is working to get updated MA as well as standards videos embedded into the new website. Snowboard is offering a bunch of new sessions carrying into this season for continuing education or extra certification training. These two day sessions focus on Riding, Teaching, Technical and Freestyle. Check out the Event Calendar to find one that fits into your schedule.
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fresh new season always brings in something new! This season you will see the AASI-RM Education Staff rockin’ new 686 uniforms, bye-bye fades and frays! The fancy new website is up and, as promised, easy to navigate. Signing up for an event is only a click away. It will be a great resource for all of us on the front line. It even covers snow conditions! One of the committee projects this summer was to shoot some new M.A. and standards videos. Your committee is diligently working on this. We hope to get some standards on the website, and some fresh M.A. footage for level 2&3 this season. We also have troubleshooting sub-committees on each level to insure that we are not letting antiquated material linger in the curriculum. We are looking forward to Fall Training this season as some education staff from other divisions are joining us. It is just after the ASEA National Examiner Conference, so there will be some innova-
tive ideas and conversations flowing. I’ll fill you in on the next newsletter. Remember our developmental offerings this season! We are scheduling these sessions during ITCs at smaller resorts. Veteran instructors can support their friends going to ITC, have fun, learn some cool stuff and get education credit! All without the pressure of a certification atmosphere. Silverton Heli-drops is not an official clinic yet, but with your input it could be! We will be accepting applications for the AASI-RM Education Staff this season, please contact the office for the details. Down here in the southwest there is snow on the peaks. I know we are still a few cold snaps away before old man winter moves in for the duration, but before you know it we will be on the snow sharing good times with old friends, and new ones too! Raise a glass (whatever is appropriate) to a happy, healthy and lucrative season! Cheers!
Rip City
As you prepare to “light it up” on snow this season, take a look at all of the exciting offerings from your Rocky Mountain division. Your home base for all of your informational goods is your PSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASI website. As your highly anticipated event drawers nearer, you can always refer to that specific event on the RM site for up to the minute news as it unfolds. Our new event plug in allows you to see meeting space details, lodging information and discount codes, materials needed to help you prepare, logs, workbooks and so much more! Shortly after the registration deadline time of three weeks out, you will receive a confirmation e-mail linking you back to the event detail on the web site, your one stop hub for all things awesome in Rocky Mountain. Of course, should you have any questions along the path to righteousness, please feel free to contact your friendly and always smiling Administrative team in Steamboat. All the best in arcing, jibbing, slashing and launching. FALL 2012 PSIA-RM-AASI 5
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irst, I would like to congratulate Jim Shaw (Tele) From Winter Park and Ross Matlock (XC) from Crested Butte on making the National Nordic Team for 2012-16. These guys rocked at the tryouts and are two extremely qualified individuals. You will see great things from them! Secondly, and equally important, I would like to welcome Tom Hickock and Justin Pickens to the RM Tele Education Staff. Both Justin and Tom have worked hard as apprentice staff members for quite a while, and became full Tele Advanced Educators last spring. They will be great additions to our RM Nordic team. Next, here are a few notes on our exam processes. Last winter we added a new teaching presentation format to both Tele and XC certification events. They are unscored, 2-to-5 minute teaching segments meant to be icebreakers, with feedback provided by the entire group. They create practice and learning opportunities that allowed folks to get used to presenting in front of their peers and give the selector a hint of how they might teach later in the exam. These mini-presentations were helpful and well received by both participants and staff, so they will stay on as part of the process for future exams. Also, our format for verifying Movement Analysis has changed and improved for all Tele exams. Instead of plodding through it here, get the complete details on the new formats at the RM website (www.psia-rm.
org). Click on “Education,” click on “Telemark,” and then click “Telemark Reference Materials,” then find the document entitled, “Movement Analysis Telemark” (for the appropriate level) listed on the Telemark Reference Materials Download Page. Lastly, new for this year, instead of just offering the 3-day exam for Tele, we will also offer three, 2-day modules as an alternative. These modules will be 2-day “clixams” (half clinic, half exam—all totally fun). There will be one each for Skiing Skills, Movement Analysis & Technical Knowledge, and Teaching Skills/Knowledge. Check out the Nordic Event Calendar on the RM website for the dates and more details. Well, that’s it for now. Hope to ski with you soon!
Board of Directors Ballot Applications It’s that time of year again! Four 3-year term board positions are coming up and new Board members take office at the 2013 spring meeting. Applications are due by November 15th, 2013. Please carefully consider your ability to commit the time and energy that being a board member requires before submitting your application by reading the Board of Directors Job Description on the web page below.
You will find the application form on this page of the RM website: www.psia-rm.org/membership/membership-forms Or, you can call the office to obtain a copy by mail or fax. PSIA-RM-AASI FALL 2012
Alpine Update September 2012 By Jonathan Ballou, Alpine Committee Chair
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s I look to the top of Aspen Highlands from my townhouse I can see snow starting to accumulate in the Highlands Bowl and the spectacular peaks that surround it. Even though winter just ended for me with some fabulous spring skiing in New Zealand, this time of year never fails to bring skiing to the forefront of my mind as I eagerly await the opening of the mountains. Many of you have specific goals, be it professional, personal, or both, and the Alpine Committee would like to make sure that you have the tools necessary to achieve success. As with most years there have been a few changes to the certification and development products PSIA-RM offers. Those changes are outlined below. Level III Skiing Exam
The largest change by far for the 2012/13 season is the evolution of the Level III skiing exam process. There have been several articles written to date on this change. For a complete overview of the changes and the history of this evolution please refer to the following back issues of the Instructor to Instructor available at www.PSIA-RM.org. • Spring 2012 - Article titled Alpine L3 Exam changes for 2012/13 • Fall 2011 – Article titled Let’s get it started • Spring 2011 – Article titled Alpine moving forward Those of you who are currently in the Level III process will be receiving an email shortly that will explain how these changes will affect you directly. The evolution of this exam represents a fantastic collaborative effort from the Alpine Committee, Education Staff and involved members during and after their exam experiences. Teaching Theory
In 2006 PSIA-RM introduced an indoor course called Teaching Theory Workshop. The purpose of this course was to create greater opportunities for membership to go in depth into the teaching and learning theories that form the backbone of the American Teaching System. Over the past summer this course has been expanded from its original
one-day format to a two-day course. The workshop will start indoors on the first day, covering various models for identifying student needs and creating successful lessons, all presented from a practical perspective. Day two will be on-snow and participants will have opportunities to practice applying what was learned on day one. 401 Clinics
401 clinics represent PSIA-RM’s most advanced clinic offerings. These are requirements for attending the RMT (formally Trainer Accreditation) exam and are substance filled clinics appropriate for Level III members who want to develop their skills beyond Level III and towards training other ski instructors. All 401 clinics have gone through significant development over the summer work cycle. Brief descriptions are below. For full descriptions, dates and the RMT pathway please visit www.psia-rm.org • 401 Indoor Clinic Leading and Presentation Skills. This two-day indoor clinic is designed to help aspiring trainers create inspirational, interactive indoor clinics and introduce them to the basic principles of writing and designing clinics and creating experiential learning environ-
ments. Participants will also be introduced to and have opportunities to practice presentation skills. This clinic is highly recommended for all people interested in pursuing RMT and should be taken prior to 401 On-Snow Clinic Leading Skills • 401 On-snow Clinic Leading Skills. This two-day on-snow clinic will help Level III instructors create effective outlines and present interactive, experiential clinics for new and seasoned instructors. This clinic is designed to take participants deeper into the applications of the clinics leading models and creating and facilitating objectives from a practical perspective. • 401 Technical Foundations and Movement Analysis This two-day indoor clinic will explore the technical aspects of skiing beyond Level III. The course covers biomechanics, physics, and technique relevant to aspiring trainers and will enhance the participant’s personal movement analysis skills. This course will also develop the participant’s ability to train other instructors to use the PSIA-RM movement analysis model at each of the three levels of certification. • 401 Precision Skiing This two-day on-snow course will develop the participant’s technical accuracy and tactics in their personal skiing as well as in their ability to demonstrate maneuvers. Throughout the two days participants will gain a stronger understanding of what is required to ski at the level of a trainer and where they are in relation to that level. The Alpine Committee regularly reviews our current course offerings and content. Our goal is always to create relevant content that serves our membership and member schools and promotes excellence within our industry. We encourage and welcome input on the direction we are going or should be going. Please feel free to reach out to any member of the committee with suggestions. Current committee members are: John Wiltgen, Mark Raymond, Josh Fogg, Jim Shaw, Jenn Metz, Randy Brooks, Dave Gregory, Jonathan Ballou, Gates Lloyd.
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New Education Staff members were selected as follows:
From the Adaptive World - Fall 2012 By Kirsten Atkins
the amount of lessons if they ski and snowboard. Many of our young servicemen with disabilities, loss of limbs, visual impairments, head injuries, etc., want to learn how to snowboard. With Adaptive Snowboarding now being accepted into the Paralympics in Sochi for 2014, it is an exciting time to be involved in the sport!
Alpine Examiner 1 began in 2011/12 season: Gulden, Tom Roberts, Ben Snowboard Examiner 1 began in 2011/12 season: Harris, Nick Lawes, Mark Noble, Scott Voegtle, Matt Watts, Giri Alpine Freestyle Advanced Educator beginning in 2012/13 season: Benson, Doug Marbach, Ben Nordic Telemark Advanced Educator beginning in the 2012/2013 season: Hickok, Tom Picken, Justin Children’s Educational Training Team beginning in the 2012/2013 season: Evans, Mike T. Congratulations to them all and we look forward to seeing them on the slopes!
Corrections The following instructors were inadvertently left off the list of successful exam candidates in the Summer 2012 issue. Alpine Level 3
Jenny Cooper Adaptive Snowboard Level 1
Annes, Fred; Bates, Matthew; Burritt, Colleen; Chiu, Chuck; Crane, Kiri; Cullen, Paulie; Gale, Daniel; General, Ramir: Hodder, Susan; Kay, Mark; Kenney, Chloe; Leard, Joshua; Moore, Larry; Peterich, Erica; Purdy, Amy; Robins, Brandon; Showers, Reggie; Strong, Evan.
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inter is approaching and there are some new things happening in the Adaptive world. I would like to introduce myself for those of you who don’t know me. My name is Kirsten Atkins and I am the new Adaptive Committee Chair. I live in Crested Butte and have worked for the Adaptive Sports Center since 1987. This new challenge is exciting and I look forward to meeting many more of you. Big thanks to Barbara Szwebel, who is stepping aside as the committee chair to refocus her energy on taking the lead on the Adaptive Snowboard Committee. They have been working hard on updating the certification process and ASB education materials which you can check out on the new PSIARM website. Why should you get involved in adaptive snow sports this season? The biggest reasons, of course, are because it is incredibly gratifying and at the end of the day you feel good about your job! Beyond that, Adaptive skiing and snowboarding is an expanding area in our industry. Many of our Adaptive schools report an increase in numbers despite a difficult economy or last seasons’ lack of snow. Programs for veterans with disabilities can be found at areas throughout the region, children with cognitive disabilities are showing up in our classes, and the demand for qualified adaptive instructors is increasing. Cross discipline, trained instructors have the flexibility to survive in this economy. Even within the Adaptive world, Adaptive snowboarding is growing. First year instructors in our program get almost twice
In December, we are extremely lucky to have an amazing event, Disabled Sports USA’s, “Hartford Ski Spectacular” in Breckenridge. It hosts “Learn to Ski” and “Learn to Race” programs for people with disabilities. You will meet students, instructors, volunteers, and equipment manufacturers from all over the world, including participants from Warfighter Sports, and the US Paralympic Ski Team. It also includes PSIA’s Adaptive National Academy. The five days are packed with clinics on a variety of topics from teaching a beginner how to mono ski to racing with a blind skier, taught by Adaptive Education staff from across the country and Adaptive National Team members. Courses are offered for cross discipline, new, and experienced Adaptive instructors. A Level 1 Adaptive Snowboard ITC will be offered on December 5-7. Not only is this an opportunity to be involved in this incredible event, you’ll get continuing education credits from PSIA! For more information or to register go to www.skispec.org Can’t make it in December?
There are several Adaptive events listed in this year’s calendar. With enough notice we can provide staff for traveling clinics on Adaptive related topics and certification exams. PSIA-RM is continuing their voucher program for volunteers that can be used for existing clinics, or we can create one that fits your specific needs. For more information on traveling clinics, please feel free to contact Tim in the office. With lots of options, now is a fantastic time to build your skills and adapt your knowledge! PSIA-RM-AASI FALL 2012
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CURRICULUM
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ll sessions require current PSIA/AASI Membership. Most sessions are priced between $65 and $85 per day. Lift tickets are generously donated by member schools. Clinic group sizes are typically between 6-11 participants. Some clinics require prerequisites or certification to attend. Please visit www.psia-rm.org to see if a clinic requires a prerequisite. PSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASI reserves the right to cancel any clinic. Sign up for clinics at www.psia-rm.org.
ITC Level 1 Instructor Training Course— All Disciplines
The Instructor Training Course (ITC) is a 3-day block of clinics which culminates in Level 1 Certification. Those candidates successfully completing the 3-day ITC (graded pass/fail) and all requirements are awarded their Level 1 Pin & Certificate. Level 1 is a trade certification qualifying candidates to teach level 1, first timers, to level 4 Students. The ITC is fun! You’ll learn the basics of Snowsports instruction while enhancing your skills and overall success with students. You’ll also make new friends and improve your personal skills. Our professional staff will inspire you to work hard and learn more! The ITC is offered in Adaptive Ski or Snowboard, Alpine, Snowboard, Telemark and X/C Rocky Mountain Academy
Ski and Ride for three days with your Rocky Mountain PSIA-AASI National Team Members at Vail. This event happens every two years and is not to be missed. Your Rocky Mountain team members represent all sliding genres and cross discipline sliding is highly encouraged. Team members will be your guides to the latest and greatest in teaching, technical and personal sliding improvement. Representing Alpine is Jonathan Ballou and Nick Herrin. Alpine Freestylin’ jibbers are David Oliver and Kelly Coffey. Riding aficionados are Scott Anfang and Tony Macri for snowboard sessions. And your Nordic gurus are Ross Matlock and Jim Shaw.
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Adaptive Cert 3 Prep Clinic
This 2-day clinic will focus on teaching, movement analysis and technical understanding for adaptive skiing levels 1-9. All aspects of adaptive specialties will be addressed through interaction and discussion. Adaptive Functional Skiing & Technical Prep Clinic
Participants will be introduced to the functional skiing tasks and movements needed to effectively teach adaptive lessons. Additional discussions regarding adaptive teaching and lesson planning will enhance understanding. The first day is indoors and the second day is on snow. Adaptive Trainer’s Prep Clinic
Participants will receive feedback on teaching skills, movement analysis and technical understanding as it relates to Adaptive Functional Skiing. Candidates will do video analysis and peer review as it relates to training other instructors in Adaptive Specialties. Brilliant Skiing & Riding
The Sports Diamond™ is a framework for managing yourself as a teacher and an athlete. It works as a road map, check-list, model and methodology to allow you to make great decisions, collaborate better with students, self-coach, transfer to other sports and have a wonderful day even when not at peak performance. This clinic will be a practical onsnow, interactive demonstration of how to use the Sports Diamond™ to enhance whatever you are doing in skiing - whether it be teaching, free-skiing or exam-taking. Unfortunately Weems Westfeldt is off the snow for the season but his highly trained clinicians will be taking over for him.
Strength-Based Learning Concepts
One of PSIA-RM’s most popular clinics, this evolutionary process provides instructors with a first-hand experience of creating unforgettable learning experiences. Facilitated by Leon “Littlebird” DesMoineaux, this interactive event evolves every year from the participation and feedback of top-flight instructors. The core of this two-day session revolves around identifying and building on participant strengths as teachers and learners. For both skiers and snowboarders, this clinic has a great reputation for being informative, innovative and fun! Alpine All Mountain Performance
Explore the technical and tactical aspects of skiing steep to steep off-piste terrain and all types snow conditions for PSIA Level II certified and above. Develop optimal ski and body performance in extreme terrain and achieve efficiency in all terrain and snow conditions. Group participation will facilitate greater understandings of cause and effect relationships and improve feedback accuracy at high skiing levels. This course builds on foundations from the “All Mountain Performance” course. Alpine Boot Balancing and Alignment
This two-day equipment-oriented clinic will focus on balancing and alignment issues for all Alpine and Telemark skiers. Topics include biomechanics, equipment considerations and individual skier characteristics and alignment aspects. This clinic will be held with boot specialist, Jim Lindsay. Alpine Clinic Leading Skills 401
Spend two days on snow with a focus on training other instructors. Develop lesson plans, write goals and hone objectives to synthesize organizational and participant needs in a clinic setting. Practice precise communication skills in front of your peer group while learning strategies to coach them towards excellence. Practice giving feedback and receive suggestions for improvement.
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Alpine Edwin Terrell Memorial Clinic
Alpine Jibber’s Paradise
Alpine Movement Analysis 301 On Snow
This clinic and Scholarship Fund is in dedication to Edwin Terrell, who was an exceptional athlete, ski instructor and Divisional Clinic Leader from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Edwin had an enthusiastic hunger for self improvement. In his memory, this clinic provides a unique open-minded exploration into the big picture of movement and natural behaviors utilizing information from other sports. The Edwin Terrell Memorial Clinic is a Southern District clinic open to all Rocky Mountain members with one scholarship per Southern District Ski School available.
This 2 day clinic is made up of four 1/2-day sessions, to include rails, jumps, pipe and flat. We will explore skiing intermediate to advanced level maneuvers and tricks as well as rails and a variety of switch skiing applications. Utilizing the latest in teaching concepts and methodologies, we will explore the overall freestyle experience. Improve personal skiing as technical and the mechanical aspect of freestyle skiing is explained. Have fun learning to improve the skills we have while getting the needed feedback and alterations needed to gain confidence and technique.
A one day on-snow clinic that will focus on applying and further developing the skills needed to demonstrate an understanding of the movement analysis process for Level 3 Certification by analyzing each other’s skiing using tasks from Level 3 Certification Skiing tasks and maneuvers.
Alpine Extreme Mountain Performance
Alpine Movement Analysis 201 Indoor
Alpine Precision Skiing 201
Explore the technical and tactical aspects of skiing steep to steep off-piste terrain and all types snow conditions for PSIA Level II certified and above. Develop optimal ski and body performance in extreme terrain, and achieve efficiency in all terrain and snow conditions. Group participation will facilitate greater understandings of cause and effect relationships and improve feedback accuracy at high skiing levels. This course builds on foundations from the “All Mountain Performance” course.
This one-day, indoor clinic will introduce the Movement Analysis Process and enhance skills required to describe ski and body performances in each phase of the turn. We will analyze how these performances in one phase of a turn affect performances in another phase of the turn. Learn to prescribe movements for a lesson to encourage positive changes. Some time may be spent investigating skill mechanics, however, participants will be expected to bring a fundamental understanding from Technical Foundations.
Take concepts from the indoor Technical Foundations course and gain understanding through hands-on experience.
Alpine Fall Workshop
Alpine Movement Analysis 301 Indoor
Get an early season tune-up for your technique from top PSIA-Rocky Mountain Divisional Trainers. Share your knowledge of contemporary skiing, teaching and technical skills, as well as guest retention with your peers. Individual feedback with video will create a focus for development to take you into a successful season and beyond.
This one-day, indoor clinic will focus on the advanced application of Movement Analysis. Participants will learn to describe ski & body performances of the skills concept considering duration, intensity, rate & timing. Participants will analyze body to ski relationships, how one phase of a turn affects another, skill to skill relationships and some motivational/understanding considerations. Participants will begin filtering for root causes and develop relevant prescriptions for change in advanced skiers.
Alpine Performance Bumps
This clinic will focus on skill development and tactics for exceptional mogul skiing. Coaching will highlight specific feedback on personal performance and demonstrations.
Alpine Precision Skiing 301
Explore movements that exist in high level contemporary skiing and anchor learning as personal skiing in improved. Practice required maneuvers for Level 3 Certification and understand the technical implications relating to teaching advanced level students. Alpine Precision Skiing 401
Alpine Freestyle Fiesta
Come join our Alpine Freestyle Educators and other fellow jibbers for two full days of flying and sliding in the terrain parks. This party is made up of four 1/2-day sessions, to include rails, jumps, pipe and flats. There will be different ability levels but don’t let that spicy chili detour you. We can mariachi no matter what your ability, from never-even-tried-it all the way to Advanced Freestyle practice. We can all enjoy! Sombrero’s optional; this clinic replaces the Freestyle Improvement Clinic. VIVA LA FREESTYLE!!
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Alpine Movement Analysis 201 On Snow
A one day on-snow clinic that will focus on applying and further developing the skills needed to demonstrate an understanding of the movement analysis process for Level 2 Certification by analyzing each other’s skiing using tasks from Level 2 Certification Skiing tasks and maneuvers.
Experience two exciting days of challenging steeps, variable terrain and a wide variety of snow conditions. Clinic focus is on skier versatility, tactical choices and variations of maneuvers used at the Rocky Mountain Alpine Trainer. Expect the unexpected! Receive feedback regarding Rocky Mountain Trainer and above standards. Alpine Race Clinic
Learn to race or improve your racing technique! Get excellent coaching on carving your turns as applied to the specific tactical applications necessary in the gates. Practice on NASTAR-type courses with coaching from qualified Rocky Mountain Divisional Educators. Take new skills into the race course and improve your time. Proudly earn your medal and satisfy the appropriate NASTAR requirement for all levels of Alpine Certification! Helmets required.
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Alpine Teaching Beginner Bumps
Alpine Women’s Workshop
Snowboard MA 201
This clinic focuses on helping guests learn fundamental movements and tactics in easy bumps. Participants will discover ways to make bumps more fun and less intimidating for guests by exploring skill-developing tasks, progressions and tactics. Participants will also receive feedback on their own skiing relative to the basic skill development used with guests.
Top women’s clinic leaders from the PSIAAASI Rocky Mountain Divisional Educators provide insight, knowledge and inspiration for women participants of all ability levels. Improve teaching skills by learning to address equipment issues and tailor lesson content and other considerations to the physical and psychological profile of women. At the same time, take skiing to new heights in a supportive, challenging environment.
This 2 day clinic will develop participant’s ability to observe, describe, and analyze body movements and board performance of level 5-7 riders. We will focus on identifying board performance and specific movements relative to phases of the turn and prescribing movements for positive change. We will use these skills to improve the guest experience by introducing movements/exercises more effectively and making observations and feedback more concise and effective. We will spend time indoors on video analysis and group discussion and outdoors practicing real-time observation and description while developing exercises and drills for improved movement analysis skills.
Alpine Teaching Contemporary Skiing
Dial-it-up to modern day! On primarily groomed terrain, work on improving methods, progressions and strategies to facilitate accurate movement patterns for your guests and to maximize modern ski usage. Improve your personal technique and understanding of modern day equipment along the way. Alpine Technical Foundations and Presentation Skills 401
Technical Foundations & Presentations 401 is a 2 day course offered in a classroom setting. The main focus of this clinic is to enhance skills at a staff trainer level for preparing and delivering indoor technical presentations. Participants will receive Bob Barnes’ Technical Foundations DVD. The technical material in the DVD will serve as the basis for developing, preparing and delivering indoor presentations during the clinic. Emphasis will be placed on how to create fun and interactive presentations out of abstract technical concepts. Presentations will be recorded so that participants can evaluate their personal style and effectiveness. Personal feedback will enhance participant understanding and improve presentation delivery. Alpine The Whole of It— Broken Down
This two-day clinic is designed to allow you to improve your fundamental skiing movements and utilizes the basic parallel to affect change in dynamic medium radius turns. This clinic is delivered in a coaching style so you will be skiing a lot. Be ready to see, feel and own some major changes after these two days!
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Children’s Development Clinic
This clinic is open to any member of any discipline looking for training in the development and teaching of children, ages 3-16 years. This clinic is not a prerequisite to take Children’s Specialist 2, however is highly recommended. Two days will consist of indepth training on children’s development for all age ranges. On snow teaching practice and indoor movement analysis practice will be provided. The participants will have the opportunity to clearly understand the process of Children’s Specialist 2 while increasing their depth of knowledge and teaching skills.
Snowboard Park 101/201
This clinic is designed for snowboard instructors interested in the basics of freestyle riding, including the park and pipe. Top freestyle coaches will start you with a solid foundation of technique to take you to the next level and beyond. Using the latest and greatest progressions and teaching methodologies, you’ll learn a lot while having fun!
Snowboard Freestyle Fiesta
Fiesta time in the Rockies, come join our Freestyle Educators and other fellow freestyle junkies for two full days of flying and sliding in the terrain parks and on natural terrain. We can mariachi no matter what your ability, from never-even-tried-it all the way to Advanced Specialist practice. We can all enjoy! Sombrero’s optional. Snowboard Half Pipe Improvement
This two-day clinic is open to all levels and will cover all aspects of riding the half-pipe. This includes introduction through getting comfortable getting more amplitude, grabs, and spins. You will also explore different teaching progressions and movement analysis methods when in the pipe. You will be given lots of personal feedback to improve as well as tricks to teach and coach.
Snowboard Ride 301 & 401
Riding improvement clinics will be split up into 2 ability groups: 301 for riders comfortable on blue terrain; and 401 for riders on black terrain and beyond. All clinics vary in content according to the desires of the participants. Snowboard Teach 201
This 2 day clinic will focus on the education and human skills for creating a great guest centered lesson. We will explore the teaching and learning concepts such as learning styles, teaching styles, multiple intelligences, CAP model, and creative application to a variety of age groups and demographics. Learn to build effective progressions and organize successful lesson plans. Cultivate motivation and positive interaction with your guests while managing splits and class handling. This will be an interactive, participant driven clinic.
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Telemark 401 Workshop
Telemark Mini Academy
Cross Country Skate Beyond Level 2
This high-end workshop is designed for any Level 3 Certified Telemark instructor who wants to take their skills to the next level. During these exciting two days, explore advanced training methodology, cutting edge Telemark technique and upper-level progressions and exercises. Improve coaching for alpine and snowboard cross-over. Emphasis will be on fun, sharing ideas and personal improvement in skiing, training and technical knowledge.
Tele Mini Academy brings together rising stars, old hands and luminaries of Telemark instruction, inviting Snowsports educators from all divisions. This event follows right on the heels of a multi-disciplinary Examiners’ College (EC) at Copper Mountain where the latest certification standards are the focus for certifiers from across the country. Hone your skills and refresh or refine your demonstrations with members of the PSIA Nordic Team and other EC attendees. This event will be a great opportunity to network and get your legs and head in gear for the season ahead. OPTIONAL Day 2: Building on skills and standards explored on Day 1, participants will be offered video and real time feedback on individual performance in relation to the standards. Participation in Day 1 is not a prerequisite to attend day 2.
This is an Advanced Skate Skiing course conducted by top Rocky Mountain coaches. Learn the latest techniques and receive personal feedback from one of the nation’s top coaches.
Telemark Blues and Beyond
This two-day clinic will address the needs of all Telemark skiers from intermediate (“never-evers” please see Learn to Telemark Clinic!) to bumps and powder. Participants will be divided into groups based on ability. Video, when available, will be used to enhance learning.
Telemark Skills Improvement Telemark Extreme Mt. Performance
Hike and ski while working on your steeps and bump technique. Participants will get feedback on personal performance with video. Skiers must be comfortable on steep black and double-black terrain. Telemark- Learn to Telemark! (Intro to Telemark Skiing)
This is a clinic for people who can already Alpine ski on green terrain and are first time Telemark skiers. Participants will become familiar with Telemark equipment while learning Telemark and parallel techniques on easy terrain. Practice with feedback from our top Telemark Education Staff and learn what it takes to become a “Nord”!
This two-day clinic will address the needs of all Telemark skiers from green to expert on groomers to bumps and powder. Participants will be divided into groups based on ability. Video, when available, will be used to enhance learning. Cross Country 401 Workshop/ Trainer Prep
This is a high-level workshop for instructors who desire to improve their skiing and clinic leading skills beyond Level 3 Certification. Exactly what will be covered in this clinic will be formatted around participant goals. Topics covered could include: cuttingedge Classic and Skate technique, upper level teaching progressions, advanced training methodology along with preparation for becoming a XC Rocky Mountain Trainer.
Cross Country Skate & Classic Workshop
Hone your XC skiing skills and update your Nordic knowledge. This two-day clinic is a non-certification based event designed to help participants improve their Skate & Classic skiing and teaching skills. Get personal feedback while solidifying your knowledge of various Skate and Classic maneuvers. Video analysis is often used. Cross Country Learn to and Improve XC Skate Skiing
This is a clinic for people who want to learn how to Classic or Skate at a Cross Country Ski Area. Designed for first time XC skiers and people with some Skating ability, these clinics are taught by PSIA-XC Educators. You can learn to Skate on day one, Classic on day 2, do either day or both. Cross Country Learn to XC Classic Skiing
This is a clinic for people who want to learn how to Classic at a Cross Country Ski Area. Designed for first time XC skiers and people with some ability, these clinics are taught by PSIA-XC Educators. You can learn to Skate on day one, Classic on day 2, do either day or both.
Sign up for clinics at www.psia-rm.org For questions and more information call or email:
(970) 879-8335 Fax: (970) 879-6760 Carissa Eggers – carissa@psia-rm.org Tim Kenney – tim@psia-rm.org info@psia-rm.org
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Kid’s Corner By Dusty Dyar, RM Children’s Chair
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e have exciting things going on in children’s education. Each of the divisions continue to meet and agree on paths creating more consistency nationally for children’s programs. We are implementing a few updates to Child Specialist 1 & 2 this winter 2012/13. Child Specialist 2 will be modified further next winter 2013/14. We are offering a Children’s Academy this winter, plan to come spend time with Rocky Mountain’s Children’s staff and special guests Jan 15, 16, 17. Let’s start with Child Specialist 1 (CS1). CS1 will remain a two day on-snow event blending education and verification of children’s snow sport instruction from beginner to intermediate. The major change for CS1 is we have taken the quizzes out of day 1 and 2 and created one online quiz for participants to complete prior to attending the event. The online quiz uses a bank of questions compiled by several divisions and will produce 50 random questions from the bank. A score of 80% or better is needed to be successful. We recommend completing the CS1 workbook before taking the quiz, as the workbook is designed to help prepare you for the quiz and the event. The completed workbook is required and will need to be turned in at the first day of the CS1. To make the workbook more user friendly, it is being posted in writable PDF so there is an option to download it and type in the answers or print it and fill it in by hand. Day one of the CS1 will include additional time with Movement Analysis, both coaching and practicing.
On day two, candidates will have additional time to share teaching practices. C hild Specialist 2 (CS2) has the same change. The test from the clinic day is being combined with questions from other divisions to produce an online test with 100 random questions. The test will need to be completed before the CS2 event with a score of 80% or better to pass. The required workbook will be in writable PDF for ease of use, and will need to be turned in on the first day of the event. We recommend completing CS1 before CS2, however for those who have significant experience teaching children or equivalent education and meet the other CS2 prerequisites, you may contact the RM office and apply to move directly to CS2. The PSIA national standards
were adjusted this summer to reflect this. Look for additional changes to CS2 next winter 2013/14. We are planning to adjust the event from three days to two days. To replace the clinic day, we will require an educational credit after achieving Level 2. The current list of elective events is: • Masters of levels 8+9, Kinderboarding, Child Development, Kids MA, Children’s Academy, Freestyle Specialist 1,2,or 3, Teaching Theory 301, Snowboard Teaching If you are planning on attending CS2 in 2013/14, plan ahead and attend one of the clinics above. New for winter 2013/14 - Rocky Mountain Children’s Trainer:(RMCT) This will be a recognition by PSIA-RM as a resort level children’s trainer. RMCT will be a two day verification of experiential clinic leading skills towards the development of children’s instructors. The prerequisites will be: Level 3, CS2, Presentation Skills 401, 2 education credits from a list of options and a complete workbook / training log. Some of the electives to choose from are teaching 401, Movement Analysis 401, Clinic Leading 401, USSA Coaches credential, 100, 200 or 300. Have a Great Season! PS. Quick Tip: While teaching children, if you’re not having fun, they probably aren’t either!!
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Winter 2012-13 Job Postings
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ANGEL FIRE, NEW MEXICO. Same mountains, same division, same snow, but oh what a differance! We know each others names, work as a team and share the load equally. We are ‘Instructor Centered.’ Everyone works with adults and kids and teaches both group and private lessons. We know that happy, motivated employees make happy, successful guests. It really is just that simple.
Breckenridge Ski & Ride School is looking for Ski & Snowboard Instructors for the 2012-2013 season who are passionate about their sport and want to pass this on to our guests. Breckenridge – Perfect Mountain. Perfect Mountain Town.
Hiring all levels of certified and uncertified ski, snowboard and nordic instructors as well as Childrens Specialists.
To join the team, drop us an email: RMAY@ANGELFIRERESORT.COM
If you want to truly experience working in Colorado, Breckenridge definitely stands out from the rest. Our authentic, Colorado town has over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, so you’re destined to find a good time in this unique, yet casual atmosphere. A friendly, laid-back vibe blends in this 150-year old authentic Victorian mining town which is full of history and also gives you access to North America’s highest chair lift, the Imperial Express! Ski – Ride – Work – Play
Full-time and part-time positions available. We reimburse our returning instructors PSIA/AASI (Alpine 1-3, Snowboard 1-3, CS2) certification exam fees. Apply online at jobs.vailresorts.com and start your “Experience of a lifetime” today!
www.angelfireresort.com 800.633.7463
Call 970-496-7694 with questions.
Angel Fire Resort is an equal opportunity employer.
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Looking for an exciting winter in the Rocky Mountains teaching? Come join the Crested Butte Ski and Ride School. The ski and ride school is committed to continued education and training in order to provide the highest level of teaching and guest services to our guests who visit Crested Butte Mountain Resort. We are seeking:
Adult Ski & Ride Supervisor - Full Time, PSIA Level 2 Required Ski & Snowboard Instructors – Full & Part Time, PSIA/AASI Level 1, 2, 3 Certified For more information about our resort visit our website at www.skicb.com and look under employment or call: Nicholas Herrin, Director of the Ski and Ride School nherrin@cbmr.com 970.349.2224 EOE
Adaptive Sports AT ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT
New Volunteer Recruitment for Ignite Adaptive Sports at Eldora Mountain Resort Ignite Adaptive Sports will hold new volunteer recruitment sessions in October and November in the Community Room at REI in Boulder. Dates to be announced Ignite students are youth and adults with a wide variety of disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, visual impairment, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, MS, and amputees. Interested individuals will learn details about the program, benefits of being a volunteer and will be able to sign up for classroom and on-snow training.
Ski Instructors
For more information, please visit www.igniteadaptivesports.org
If you have the knack for skiing and have the ability to teach your skills to others, ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT wants you as a Ski Instructor. Our instructors provide quality ski instruction in a safe and fun manner in both group and private lessons to children and adults of varying ability levels. Responsibilities include clearly communicating guest’s progress and desire outcome of lessons and ensuring the safety and skier responsibility is top priority during the lessons. Must have the flexibility and ability to work weekends and holidays during the ski season and be an intermediate to advanced skier. Mostly part-time positions available. Pay rate is $10.00 - $15.25 (based on certification). There are no current opening for snowboard instructors.
Get more information and apply at www.eldora.com/jobs.about.html
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Monarch Ski and Ride School is recruiting a fun loving staff for the winter of 2012-2013.
Keystone Ski & Ride School is hiring for 2012/13 season. We are hiring SUPERVISORS as well as INSTRUCTORS and TRAINERS to teach skiing and snowboarding to both children and adults of all ages and levels. Full and Part Time Positions available. PSIA/AASI Levels 1, 2, 3 and above Certified Ski/Snowboard Instructors We reimburse our returning instructors’ PSIA/AASI certification exam fees . Log on to http://www.jobs.vailresorts.com or email KeystoneSkiandRide@vailresorts. com for specific opportunities.
Qualified instructors can build schedules that vary from ten to ninety days of commitment. Our 100% natural snow base and 350+ inches of snowfall provide for memorable guest and instructor experiences. Send resume to: Jack Sciacca Director of Instruction #1 Powder Place Monarch , CO 81227 jack@skimonarch.com Hiring takes place in early November!
The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD) has the following positions open at the Winter Park, CO location: The Loveland Ski Area Ski & Ride School is accepting applications for full or part time, Certified & Non-certified Instructors. • Work in a relaxed, non corporate environment at a family owned area with a commitment to value & guest satisfaction. • Numerous training opportunities with a focus on personal growth & improvement. • “Real Deal” skiing & riding benefits at participating Colorado areas. • Loveland employees ski & ride free at Taos, NM. • Competitive wage dependant on schedule commitment and certification level. We require a personal interview as well as an on mountain hiring clinic for Level 1 & non-certified instructors. Level 2 & 3 certified instructors may be hired with a phone interview. Flexible schedules with a minimum 14 day holiday commitment and a 22 day commitment for family pass and Real Deal benefits. We look forward to hearing from you. Please visit www.skiloveland.com/employment/Employment.aspx to apply online or contact the HR Department at hr@skiloveland.com .
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Customer Service Coordinator Full Time Year Round Operations Supervisor Full Time Year Round Coach – Snowboard Development Full time Seasonal Nov- April Instructor Winter Full time and Part time Seasonal Nov- April Program Coordinator Winter Full Time Seasonal Nov - April Please visit nscd.org/careers.html for postings and application procedure. PSIA-RM-AASI FALL 2012
Ski & Ride Center Manager We are looking for an experienced Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Ski and Ride Center, including training of staff, labor control and guest service to include the Adult Ski School, Children’s Learning Center, and Rental Shop. Teach in the Sunshine of New Mexico
Candidates must have the following qualifications: Level 3 PSIA or AASI Certification Ski or snowboard at an intermediate or above skill level At least five years as a certified ski and/or snowboard instructor At least one year in a related supervisory or management role Here is the link to the posting on our side and full job description! www.powderhorn.com/employment
Ski Apache Ski and Snowboard School is looking for quality Snowsports instructors Extremely Competitive Wages Training from in-house PSIA-RM Ed. Staff Large Customer Base Great Town with Low Living Cost Moderate Climate Friendly Environment Excellent Skiing and Riding Sound good? Contact Larry Schneider at lschneider@skiapache.com or 505-336-4356, ext 220
Family Friendly and Family Fun
Snowsports School Manager
Sandia Peak is looking for a manager for its Snowsports School for the upcoming season. Candidates should have a strong background in leadership with a minimum of 4 years teaching experience. The position will oversee the day to day operation of the School and report to the Operations Director/Snowsports Director. This is a full time seasonal position. Compensation will be DOE. Please send resumes and inquires to brianc@sandiapeak.com
Looking for family oriented full and part time ski and snowboard instructors for the 2012/13 ski season. PSIA certification not a requirement, just love of snowsports and a resonable skill level, plus a desire to be a part of the family team. We are located just 22 miles from Taos and our season is the longest in New Mexico. For information on joining our fun family, contact skisue@sipapunm.com or send your resume to: Sue Leslie PO Box 157, Vadito, NM 87579. Phone 575-587-2087 or 800-587-2240
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We are an affordable, family friendly area located 30 miles west of Laramie Wyoming. Be a big part of our success and take advantage of a one of a kind opportunity. Looking for full and part-time ski and ride instructors. Please visit the website for more details or contact the school using the number provided.
wwwsnowyrangeski.com
The Ski & Snowboard School at Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has the following exciting positions available for the 2012/13 season: Terrain Park Manager Ski & Snowboard Supervisor Certified and Non-Certified Ski & Snowboard Instructors Qualified applicants please apply online at: www.steamboat.com/jobs Positions are contingent on the successful completion of a Reference and Background Check. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Adaptive Ski Instructor – Full Time Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) - a 501c3, Steamboat Springs, CO Please email or send cover letter and resume with at least 3 professional references to: STARS Attn: Craig Kennedy PO Box 770208 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 craig@steamboatstars.com NO CALLS PLEASE.
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Vail Ski and Snowboard School is looking for Experienced/ Certified Alpine Instructors for the 2012-2013 season Do you have what it takes to join the best Ski and Snowboard School in the country? We are seeking passionate, motivated and professional alpine instructors who are currently certified to join our team. We have opportunities available for individuals who like to challenge themselves to be the best they can be and create Experiences of a Lifetime for our guests . Full-time and part-time positions available. Apply online at jobs.vailresorts.com : job #2045 and start Your “Experience of a lifetime” today! Call 970-754-4303 with questions.
WINTER PARK RESORT’S SKI + RIDE SCHOOL IS NOW HIRING!
Are you a growth oriented professional looking to join a high quality organization? Be a part of the leading edge in Winter Park Resort’s Ski & Ride School which was the innovator of Guest Centered teaching! The Ski & Ride School at Winter Park Resort is currently accepting applications for: Ski & Ride School Snowboard Supervisor Ski & Ride School Alpine On-Snow Supervisor Full-time and Part-time Uncertified, Certified Level I, II, & III and Bilingual Adult and Kids Ski & Snowboard Instructors Looking to expand your snow sports career beyond instructing? Check our website: http://www.winterparkresort.com/employment for other exciting opportunities! Phone: 970.726.1536 Email: wpjobs@winterparkresort.com
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PSIA/AASI Rocky Mountain Division P.O. Box 775143 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 970.879.8335 / Fax 970.879.6760 www.psia-rm.org
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Please contact the PSIA-Rocky Mountain-AASI office in Steamboat Springs. 970-879-8335 phone 970-879-6760 fax carolyn@psia-rm.org
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