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CASI Snowboard Instructor Snow Park

CASI Park Instructor L1 & L2

The snowboard qualification for freestyle is broken in to two sections, level 1 and level 2.

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With the level 1 you will spend time on:

  • rider improvement
  • exploring snowboard technique
  • teaching methods
  • effective communication skills

Level 1 will not only improve your ability by perfecting your freestyle technique whilst receiving feedback from your instructor, but will also give you the skills to introduce students to the park and freestyle riding.

The level 2 course will give you the skills necessary to teach students on small, medium and large features in the park as well as improve your freestyle snowboarding skills safely.

With the Level 2 you will work on:

  • further developing your freestyle ability
  • exploring snowboard technique relating to intermediate freestyle snowboarding
  • exploring teaching methods relating to intermediate freestyle snowboarding
  • lesson planning
  • effective communication skills

I've passed, who can I teach?

Upon completing and passing the Level 1 & 2 course, you will be certified to take students into the park to teach freestyle riding on small, medium and large features.

How long are the exams and are they stressful?

The Level 1 exam is set over 2 days and the Level 2 exam is set over 3 days. It is fun, enjoyable and takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. Stress doesn't exist in the mountains! Assessment is continuous throughout the duration of the two exams.

Where could I work?

Head to both Canada and the USA for employment opportunities (with the correct visa if required).