Welcome to the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI)! The Snowboard Level 1 Assessment is the first step in your exciting career as a snowboard instructor.
If you’re new to PSIA/AASI, make sure to check out our New Member Guide; there’s lots of great information to help you start your career as a snowboard instructor!
The Snowboard Level 1 Exam is a two-day assessment; attendance is required both days.
Snowboard Level 1 Prerequisites for members who are currently teaching and employed by a current member school:
- Become a registered member of PSIA and PSIA-I with current dues paid.
- Successfully complete Snowboard Level 1 e-Learning course.
Snowboard Level 1 Prerequisites for members who are not currently teaching and employed by a current member school:
- Become a registered member of PSIA and PSIA-I with current dues paid.
- Successfully complete Snowboard Level 1 e-Learning course.
- Complete the Snowboard Level 1 Foundations 2-day clinic
- You must provide your own lift ticket for both the Foundations Clinic and Level 1 Exam
NOTE: If you are not currently teaching at one of our member schools or have not gone through a new hire training clinic at a PSIA-AASI Member School, you MUST ATTEND THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEVEL 1 FOUNDATIONS CLINIC. This is a 2-day preparation clinic designed to facilitate your success at the Level 1 assessment. You MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN LIFT TICKET for both the foundations clinic and the exam. Exceptions may be made for members who have previously taught or trained at a member school or are officially coaching a snowsport.
Overview
The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and comprehension of AASI technical terms, concepts, and models listed in the National Standards for Level 1. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the ability to recognize movement patterns in riders that are learning and riding all green terrain, groomed blue terrain, and small freestyle features.
Required Documents
Snowboard L1 e-Learning Course
Understand and commit to the PSIA-AASI Code of Conduct and Professional Instructor Expectations
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