APPRENTICE INSTRUCTORS TRAINING

Apprentice instructor - Training

For skiers and snowboarders aged 12 years and over

This program is offered to those who wish to become ski or snowboard instructors or assistant instructors. It is aimed at familiarizing participants with various teaching techniques and at understanding and developing skiing abilities.
This course is a good preparation for the instructor training seminar.

Taxes are NOT included in our prices.

Registrations for the apprentice instructor training start on August 28, 2024.

• The apprentice instructor training is available only to individuals aged 12 years and over - limited spaces.
• Access to the lifts is included during the lesson (only).
• Any change to a registration made prior to the start of the program results in a 25$ administrative fee and is subject to remaining availability.
• No changes permitted once the program is started: Chosen day and time upon registration apply for the entirety of the program.
• Before the start of the program, a refund may be requested without justification. After the start of the program,  a prorated reimbursement may be requested only for a major medical reason or due to a move. Proof of the situation is required. Prices of all programs include a non-refundable administrative fee of $25.
• No refund, credit or make up class in case of absence, regardless of the reason.
• The ski school reserves the right to change the schedule or to cancel and postpone a lesson. In case of cancellation due to weather conditions, the cancelled lesson is automatically postponed to the end of the 8-Week program by adding an extra Saturday or Sunday. It is possible that one season may count more than one postponed lesson.
• WEATHER - The parent or the participant is responsible for verifying if the ski hill is in operation or if there is cancellation of the courses. No individual notice will be sent.
• Rates are subjected to change without prior notice.

Ski instructor - Training

Each year, Mont Rigaud holds a 4-day training seminar and an evaluation for new ski instructors to obtain the Level 1 certification as per the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA) Program. This qualification constitutes the minimum prerequisite to teach in a ski school in Canada. The content of the level 1 ski instructor's stage is available on the site of the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA).

Prerequisite: be at least 14 years of age.

Snowboard instructors - Training

Each year, Mont Rigaud holds a 3-day training seminar and an evaluation for new snowboard instructors to obtain the Level 1 certification as per the Canadian Association of Snowboarding Instructors (CASI). This qualification constitutes the minimum prerequisite to teach in a ski school in Canada. The content of the level 1 snowboarding instructor's stage is available on the site of the Canadian Association of Snowboarding Instructors (CASI).

Prerequisite: be at least 15 years of age.