SKI & SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES

CANADA

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WELCOME

YOUR NEW OFFICE

HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

THE COURSE PROGRAM

WHERE CAN YOU GO IN CANADA

RESORT PROFILES

WHY CANADA

CANADA GALLERY

QUALIFICATIONS & VISAS

PAST INTERN REVIEWS

WHATS NEXT

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WELCOME TO CANADA

Welcome to our courses overview for Canada this season. We continue to offer both instructor

internships and training courses in this powder-filled and scenic country.

Here at EA Ski & Snowboard Training, we are excited about your journey to becoming an

instructor and want it to be as smooth and as FUN as possible. We aim to develop your skills, get you

qualified and then set you up in this industry with a great ski school.

Our team are all passionate snowsports instructors and winter lovers themselves. We are here to support you and assist you through this

process including choosing the right resort, sorting out your visa and getting you out there on

the snow.

Let’s make this winter epic together!

The EA Ski & Snowboard

Training Team

YOUR NEW OFFICECanada is the perfect place to experience your first winter season! Make your office the Canadian Rockies and you’ll never look back. Our most popular course is the Instructor Internship Plus program. This opportunity will help you work towards your Level 1 and 2 qualifications and includes a guaranteed job offer. You will train for and then spend a season working

as a qualified ski or snowboard instructor in Canada.

GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY

Meet friends for life and head away on the winter season of a

lifetime. Your EA mates may continue in the industry with

you. You’re all in this together.

You will become an internationally qualified instructor through our program. All qualifications are

recognised under the ISIA which enables you to teach around the world

Experience is key in this industry. The guaranteed job offer will help you secure any further instructor

jobs & will also help you cover costs on your season.

Choose from one of our ski or snowboard instructor courses and receive full instructor

training, certification and a guaranteed job of-fer at one of our 7 Canadian resorts. This is the

best way to secure paid employment in this competitive industry.

HOW TO BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR IN CANADA

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WORLD-CLASS QUALIFICATION GUARANTEED JOB OFFER

THE COURSE RUN-DOWN.PRE-SEASON

GETTING READY TO GO TO CANADA

WEEK 1 ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION & TRAINING BEGINS

WEEK 2 GET STUCK INTO TRAINING

WEEK 3 EXAM PREPARATION

WEEK 4 EXAM & BEGIN WORKING

On arrival you will be met at the airport by your EA On Ground Representative Evening one kicks off with a social catch up where you will get to meet the other course participants. The next day you get to explore the city, see the local sights and organise any required essen-tials before a group dinner. Then it’s time to jump on a plane, bus or train and head to your training resort!

When you first get there we’ll run you through the program outline including goals and training objectives. We’ll take you around for a ski resort orientation where you can check out the scenery. You’ll meet your ski & snowboard school trainers and also collect your season passes. Expect some fun social events during this time as you get to know your fellow program participants.

Your first training days will be focused around developing your personal ski or board skills both on and off piste. You’ll learn about stance and balance and get an introduction to key movements. By the end of this training block you will have an understanding of the fundamental skills and the level one certification standards. On days off there’ll be an opportunity to practice, consolidate and cover off indoor course materials in study groups.

Receive pre-course support and assistance from your training consultant ahead of your season. They will help you select the perfect resort for you, sort out your visa and make the pre-season process run smoothly.

The Level One Exam is basically an extension of the training days! The course is fun, informative and a chance to develop your teaching and personal skiing or riding skills even further. At the end of the exam module you should be walking away with a pass result! All going well you will start work in time for the busy holiday period!

Note: The above is a general outline - timing and inclusions vary from resort to resort; program to program.

Your last block of training days is geared toward getting you ready for the level one exam. You’ll also spend time on developing your level one demonstrations, teaching progressions and practice group teaching scenarios. You also continue to develop your personal ski or board skills on a variety of terrain. On your days off there’ll be an opportunity for you to shadow a ski & board school lessons and cover off indoor course materials in study groups including any pre-exam written modules.

During your next block of training days you’ll continue to develop your personal ski or board skills. Your trainers will step up the tempo and get you into some more challenging terrain and hopefully to some local powder stashes.

PHOTO CREDIT: PAST INTERN, TOM POOLE PHOTGRAPHY

Our Canadian resorts have been carefully picked to offer you the best instructor

training, a great variety of terrain to enjoy, shred and explore and finally,

the best employment opportunities in order to earn money.

WHERE CAN YOU GO IN CANADA

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WORLD CLASSRESORTS TO CHOOSE FROM

7ALBERTA

Castle

Lake LouiseNorquayNakiska

BRITISH COLUBMIA

Cypress Big WhiteRevelstoke

BIG WHITEBRITISH COLUMBIA

The name say’s it all. Big White is a BIG resort and gets slammed year after year with that

powdery good stuff!

Big White is Canada’s largest ski-in, ski-out resort. There are 16 lifts giving access to 7,355 acres (3,052 hectares) of unbelievable terrain including deep powder bowls and wide-open

glades!

As one of Canada’s largest resorts, Big White also has great Apres ski with loads of great bars

and restaurants!

Legendary terrain Extensive lift system Consistent snowfall

ACCOMMODATION

Beautiful ski-in, ski-out accommodation with everything for the perfect season:

• Twin and triple share rooms• Ski / Snowboard Storage• Comfortable lounge with TV and internet access• Fully equipped kitchen • and a HOT-TUB!

Epic terrrain park Experienced ski school Great work opportunities

KEY RESORT FACTS

LAKE LOUISE ALBERTA

Lake Louise is located in the heart of Banff National Park and is one of Canada’s largest resorts. It is was voted the #1 Ski Resort in

Canada at the 2017 World Ski Awards making it the place to be this winter.

4200 skiable acres, 139 named runs, limitless off-piste and some of the Rockie’s

most challenging terrain! Plus, Lake Louise Ski & Snowboard School is the best in the region,

boasting the highest certified staff.

Legendary terrain Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is split between YWCA Banff Hotel and Fairmont Chateau Lake

Louise Staff Housing depending on the course.

Both are great choices with benefits such as high speed

internet, onsite bars and kitchen facilities.

Near Banff township Part of the ‘Ski Big 3’ Large resort

KEY RESORT FACTS

REVELSTOKEBRITISH COLUMBIA

Revelstoke knows how to turn on the powder hose and it just doesn’t stop! If you want a resort MADE for serious skiers and snowboarders then look no

further than Revelstoke.

Revelstoke has 1,713 meters (5,620 feet) of terrain accessing more than 3,031 acres (1,227 hectares)

of mountain goodness! There are 52 runs, 3 Alpine Bowls and 13 Gladed Areas

Revelstoke is a small but lively locals town, packed with cool little bars and a lively music scene. It has a

typical interior BC big mountain vibe.

93% intermediate-advanced level terrain

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is conveniently located in the heart of Revelstoke, just a short walk to the bus stop for the shuttle and 5 minutes walk into town.

• Recently renovated• Twin share rooms• Free Wi-Fi and cable TV

Record breaking resort Lots of other winter activities Great work opportunities

KEY RESORT FACTS

Plenty of powder Longest run 15.2kms

CYPRESS BRITISH COLUMBIA

Of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains, Cypress has the largest vertical, the most ter-rain coverage, the highest number of lifts, and

the best snow conditions.

Cypress is made up of Mt. Strachan, Black Mountain & Hollyburn Mountain and is only 30 mins from Downtown Vancouver. It has

600 skiable acres, 53 named runs, and an average annual snowfall of over 35

feet! Cypress also has the largest Night Skiing Operation in Western Canada!

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is based in apartments in North

Vancouver. This is close to shops, cafes, and the Cypress

bus stop. It has:

• Bedding, linens, towels • Twin share rooms

• Free Wi-Fi and cable tv• Great utilities

Night skiing available Great lift access

KEY RESORT FACTS

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Near Vancouver

NORQUAY ALBERTA

Norquay Ski Resort in Banff is a fantastic place to spend a winter season and perfect for those that want it all - snow, terrain, work and a town

with an awesome nightlife.

Norquay has a vertical drop of 503m and it’s longest run is 1167m. There is over 190 acres of skiable terrain and a total of 28 runs. There is night skiing on fridays and Saturdays, Jan to

March and a huge terrain park to enjoy.

On your days off, enjoy riding the nearby resorts, Lake Louise & Sunshine Village.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is located at the HI-Banff Alpine Centre.

Here is a quick run-down of what you can expect:

• On-site Pub • Shared rooms• Free Wi-Fi

KEY RESORT FACTS

Excellent facilities Located in Banff Consistent snowfall

Great apres ski Longest run 1.17kms Only night skiing in Banff

CASTLEALBERTA

Castle Mountain Ski Resort is tucked in the southwest corner of Alberta and is surrounded by towering peaks. Castle is known for being dealt

massive dumpings of powder, fifty centimetres a night is not uncommon!

There are 4 chair lifts which give access to 104 marked trails and the longest run is 5km!

Castle’s friendly laid-back atmosphere means you will basically become a local within your first week! After a day of riding fresh powder you will likely end up in the classic T-Bar pub if not at a

staff party.

ACCOMMODATION

EA snowboard instructor course accommodation is

at the Castle Mountain Ski Lodge, located in the heart of

Castle Mountain Resort.

• TV room• Pool table

• Laundry facilities • ski storage

KEY RESORT FACTS

Legendary terrain Home to Canada’s longest continuous fall-line SNOW, SNOW, SNOW

Excellent snowfall stats Learn from & work for a great ski school Beautiful scenery

Program manager Guaranteed job-offer Season-pass

NAKISKA ALBERTA

Nakiska is a purpose built resort which is not only quaint but has a great local feel

which makes all visitors and seasoners feel like home! Expect to know everyone at this

sweet, little ski and snowboard resort.

Nakiska has 71 marked trails with 59% intermediate and 28% advanced. There is 1021 acres of piste accessible by multiple

high speed lifts.

Located in the heart of the Rockies so life at Nakiska is known for its friendly, tight knit

atmosphere and famous staff parties.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided for the duration of the level one training and examination which runs at Lake Louise. Once you starting working at Nakiska, you will either be in staff housing which is close to the resort, or in the town of Canmore.

KEY RESORT FACTS

Purpose built & excellent facilities Longest run 3.3kms Consistent snowfall

71 marked trails Great snowmaking Local feel

WHY CANADA

Ice Hockey, Maple Syrup, Moose, and Snow - glorious, dry, world-famous fluffy powder snow! Canada is the holy grail for anyone who likes skiing or snowboarding.

If this is you then we want to give you the

chance to experience it, because everyone that goes there falls in love.

Canada is renowned for light fluffy, deep powder and has an average of 2metres of

snowfall per year, some of our resorts get up to 2.5 metres each season!

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CANADA GALLERY.

QUALIFICATIONS + VISAS

EA Ski and Snowboard Internship and Instructor Courses allow you to obtain a globally recognised certification accredited through the Canadian governing bodies - CSIA (ski) or CASI (snowboard). All of our certifications are

recognised by the ISIA which means that your qualification is globally recognised and you can work in many destinations around the world!

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INSTRUCTOR ABILITY GUIDE

Includes:

Overall skiing ability chart

Minimum standard measure for EA courses

Skiing and snowboarding ability level description

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PAST INTERN REVIEWS

Jaz, Norquay

“Work has been good - so much better than an office job.

The best moment teaching is when it suddenly clicks for someone and they get the hang of it!

I’ve made loads of amazing friends and I’m thinking of doing a second season in Canada for sure..”

James, Cypress

“My experience with EA Ski and Snowboard was amazing! Teaching snowboarding was so much fun,

it’s the best job I’ve ever had.

We started off with 3 weeks of intense training to get us prepped for doing our CASI Level 1. The

trainers were so great.

I can’t wait to get back on the mountain for next season and start teaching again!”

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Mitch, Cypress

“A piece of advice, if like me you were looking into this program but not sure if you are gonna do it,

just take the plunge and do it, you won’t regret it!

Cypress is a beautiful mountain with a huge variety of terrain and mountain views on one side, and ocean views on the other, truly no other resort

is quite like it, as for EA, these guys are with you from start to finish, they give you everything you need and are willing to help out as much as they

can.”

Andrew, Revelstoke

“I did EA last year at Revelstoke mountain resort. It was a great way to get into instructing. You get trained up by the best pros on the mountain and

then you’re teaching by Christmas.

You also improve your skiing – you’ll be a billion times better skier, you’ll be able to hit all the

gnarly stuff up there so yeah – totally recommend EA to you guys.”

SO, WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

• Check your ability level • What country are you interested in?• What do you want from your season?

1. See if you qualify 2. Chat with us! 3. Book your place• Eligibility and program options• Requirements and expectations• Your goals and the best way to achieve

them

• Fill out our booking form• Place a deposit to reserve your place!

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