CSIA Level 1 Courses

Calling all strong parallel skiers! Are you ready to take your skiing to the next level and become a certified pro? The CSIA Level 1 course is for you! Participants will be introduced to the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) cutting edge skiing techniques and proven teaching methods

Offered thirteen times this season – don’t miss your chance to join!

Registration

All CSIA Instructors' Courses have to be registered on the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Website at: www.snowpro.com/en/programs/search-and-register

2025/2026 Course Dates & Pricing

COURSE DATES		FULL COURSE	PARTIAL COURSE
December 5-6-7, 2025 December 19-20-21, 2025 January 2-3-4, 2026 January 9-10-11, 2026 January 13-14-15, 2026 January 23-24-25, 2026 January 28-29-30, 2026 February 6-7-8, 2026 February 13-14-15, 2026 February 27, 28-March 1, 2026 March 16-17-18, 2026 March 20-21-22, 2026 April 3-4-5, 2026		$585	$300
Prices are shown in CAD, do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates. Course participants receive 50% off lift tickets at the ticket window in resort.

Details

• Level 1 Courses are 3 days in duration and five (5) hours/day of lessons, they tend to run from Fridays to Sundays
• Course schedule: AM: 9:00 to 11:30, and PM: 12:30 to 3:00
• Meeting place: By the CSIA Sign outside the Village Centre Mall (just beside the Ski & Board School Flags). Please arrive at 8:50 AM ready to ski with a valid lift ticket.
• Price is per person per course and is booked on the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Website at www.snowpro.com/en/programs/search-and-register
• Courses run with minimum of 4 participants
• Helmets are mandatory for anyone 18 and under participating in a lesson and recommended for all adults.

Helpful Info

• Course participants receive 50% off lift tickets.

For information on Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 courses, please visit the CASI website www.casi-acms.com

For Entry Level ski coaching courses with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation visit the CSCF website www.bcalpine.com.

For Level 2 courses and higher with the CSIA, CASI and the CSCF, more information is available at www.snowpro.com.

Become a ski or snowboard instructor and live the dream

It’s set to be another fantastic season for SnowSkool! For the over 6 years Big White has been home to a group of aspiring ski instructors. They come from all over the world with the goal of leaving Big White as a certified Level 1 or 2 Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) Ski or Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Snowboard instructor. And with our record of 100% success rate, it’s been fantastic over the years! What’s life like when you go to SnowSkool? Well, you get 39 days of professional training in Skiing or Snowboarding from our top professional instructors, luxury accommodation, lift pass and meal plan so it’s no wonder it is such a success!

The Big White Ski & Board School is working alongside SnowSkool to offer five-week and eleven-week ski & snowboard instructor training programs. The residential programs will give you the organization and training to allow you to sit the Level 1 (five-week course/exam) and Level 2 (eleven-week course/exam) of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance (CSIA) and/or the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI course/exam), fast-tracking your development and leading to a career as a ski or snowboard instructor.

Whatever your reasons for doing the SnowSkool course at Big White – a fun and constructive gap year experience, beginning a career as an instructor or simply improving your on-snow skills beyond measure – you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime in the magical environment that is Big White.

On-Snow - Why Big White?

Big White is the ideal location for the SnowSkool course. Big White Ski Resort is second-to-none with ample green runs ideal for practicing essential instructor drills.

Big White Ski Resort has wide cruisey blue runs perfect for fine-tuning technique and acres of black, double-black and off-piste terrain that challenge you to take your skiing/riding to a level you never thought possible. Students on the SnowSkool Big White instructor training course will be taught by the most highly-qualified and experienced pros in the Big White Ski & Board School. Training will take place for five hours per day, five days per week.

Off-Snow - Why SnowSkool?

The off-snow aspects of your instructor course in Big White will be organized by SnowSkool. SnowSkool has been operating instructor training at Big White since 2005.

During that time, more than 200 people have graduated from our programs as a ski or snowboard instructor. Indeed over the years many of them have or/are currently working at Big White! From the moment you arrive in Canada, SnowSkool will be there to ensure that you are well looked after; we’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your luxury ski-in/ski-out apartment on the mountain.

Evening meals are organized for you in-house or as a group at a local restaurant. The SnowSkool Big White reps are responsible for your pastoral needs, they will organize your social schedule and take care of your every need; allowing you to focus 100% on your skiing or snowboarding.

For more information, please visit the SnowSkool website.

For information on Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Level 1 courses, please visit the CASI website www.casi-acms.com

For Entry Level ski coaching courses with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation visit the CSCF website www.bcalpine.com.

For Level 2 courses and higher with the CSIA, CASI and the CSCF, more information is available at www.snowpro.com.

 

What's included

EA's Ski & Snowboard's instructor internships are designed to help you fast track your career in the snow sports industry. You'll receive world-class instructor training, gain an internationally recognised qualification, and get valuable work experience as an instructor at one of Canada's leading ski resorts.

Also included is:

• Accommodation while training
• Level 1 exam and course material
• Level 2, avalanche safety and first aid training (optional)
• Association membership
• Season lift pass
• Visa support
• Exclusive invites to social events
• Support from a local EA Program Manager
• As well as all the perks that come with being a staff member for Big White.

 

How to apply

There are limited internship places available. EA is looking for friendly and enthusiastic people who love winter. You must be at least an intermediate skier or rider to be eligible for this opportunity.

Cost: Internships start at USD 6,950. However, we recommend speaking to an EA Training Consultant about early bird prices and special offers.

To apply, see if you qualify on the EA Ski & Snowboard website: http://bit.ly/2Q0lz6u

 

Testimonial

"I loved my level one training, without it, I wouldn't be where I am today. It took me from a near beginner skier to pro in under two weeks and has been such a rewarding and beneficial experience. The training blew my mind as to what was possible and how fast I could learn new skills just through applying myself and having the tenacity to succeed. ” I get paid to ride every day! Competing an Internship with EA Ski & Snowboard was a great way to help me get to the ski industry.”

As a first step for anyone thinking of a career in ski teaching and coaching, I genuinely believe there's no better starting point than Big White's EA Internships. You get a real understanding, rather than just theoretical knowledge and as an intern, you also learn from your colleagues and earn a wage instructing while doing so."

Since 2012 Snowminds has certified more than 6,000 ski and snowboard instructors worldwide. Our goal is simple: to share our passion for riding in the snow, and help ski enthusiasts from around the world with an experience for life as a ski and/or snowboard instructor across the globe! Since 2016 we have cooperated with the Big White snow school to deliver a unique ski or snowboard internship.

The ski or snowboard instructor internship
You will get a 3-week comprehensive training program with a key focus on your personal development and experiences both on and off the piste. We will work on your technics, understanding of the surroundings, and anything else leading up to a career as a ski instructor. In addition to this, Snowminds also focus a lot on community and team building, which will secure you a lot of snow-minded international friends! The 3 weeks will culminate in the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) Level 1 course/exam, and instructor certificate, and a job at the Big White Ski & Board School.

Upon arriving at Big White, you will move into the pre-arranged season accommodation, receive your season lift pass, and get an orientation to Big White together with the rest of the new Snowminds interns. You will spend your first 3 weeks training toward your Level 1 certification with the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) or Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI). You will have 12 full days of intensive instructor training and 2 days of shadowing a Big White Snow School Instructor. Your Level 1 certification exam will take place over 3 days. Once you have passed your Level 1 certification exam, you will begin working as an instructor for Big White Snow School during its peak season. As an active staff member, you can join their ongoing training sessions to enhance your skillset further.

Job Guarantee
After successful completion of the training program, you will be enrolled as a ski instructor intern at the Big White Ski & Board School. As such you will have the chance to work a full Canadian winter in the world's best job with the world's best office. You will have to work hard to achieve your qualification, but we will support you all the way and are proud that we have a recorded 100 % passing rate in Big White!

How
Everyone with basic skiing skills can be trained to become a ski instructor, the most important thing is that you have the motivation! When you apply for Snowminds, we will call you for an interview where you can hear more about Snowminds, our courses, the whole experience. We will find the right fit for you in our programs, and give you an experience for a lifetime!

Please find more information about the courses in Big White on our website and make an application online to start your adventure.

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Visit our website: www.snowminds.com

You are also more than welcome to contact us, so we can share more information about the availability, the courses, and prices.

Send us an email: info@snowminds.dk