Snowboard Instructor Courses

Train to become certified as a globally recognised CASI snowboard instructor. Open the door to more career opportunities in the snowsports industry, improve your riding and ability to teach others.

Locations:
Courses are available at various locations across Japan. Please search for the location that suits you the best.

Translated Courses:
Courses are available in English, Native Chinese and translated Chinese.
Please note, not all courses are available in all languages.

Late Registrations:
CASI have introduced late registrations fees. Registrations within 15 days of the course have an extra fee of 10%.

Travel & Accommodation:
We advise not to book accommodation or travel until you have received a confirmation email from CASI that the course will run. Minimum numbers are required for courses to be confirmed. JOI will do their best to ensure all courses run as scheduled.

CASI Member Fees:
Member fees must be paid if you are an existing CASI Member. This includes any course that is not a L1, including retests. We cannot process your registration if your member fees are not up to date.

Course Registration:

JOI will normally register candidates in the CASI database approximately four weeks before the course begins. Once registered, you will be able to complete the e-prep and download the course materials through your CASI profile.

CASI L1 English
Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Certification in English
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130,000 Japanese yen
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CASI L1 English (Affiliate)
Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Certification in English Hosted by [AFFILIATE]
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130,000 Japanese yen
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CASI L1 中文
Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Certification in Chinese Mandarin
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2 days 7 hr
150,000 Japanese yen
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CASI Level 1 Course

Online workshop

After you register for a course you will need to complete the online workshop on the CASI website, in your membership profile.

This needs to be completed before the course. If you have any questions during the online workshop, ask your evaluator during the course.

Level 1 Course Guide – Important

You can download the course guide from the resources tab.

Any questions that you dont understand or dont know the answer to can be asked to the evaluator during the course.

Complete questions on pages 10-13
- under each question are the pages in the reference guide you will need to read.
Read and take notes on pages 14 + 15
- CORE COMPETENCIES & RIDING SKILLS
- TEACHING BEGINNER SNOWBOARDERS
Watch all videos for the Level 1 course
- Riding Standards
- Teaching Theory
- Quick Ride System

Who Should Take This Course?

You should take this course if you love to snowboard, and have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding. You should be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.

Am I Ready?

The Level 1 Instructor standards require you to pass both riding and teaching evaluations. In order to help you achieve success on the course, we suggest you take the following steps in preparation, if they are available to you:

Spend time working as an assistant/apprentice instructor, in order to see a beginner lesson in action.
Book a lesson with a current CASI Level 1 Evaluator to get feedback on your riding ability in relation to the technical standard.
Complete the Level 1 course e-prep workshops.

Pre-requisites:

15 years of age on the first day of the course (ID must be presented on Day 1)
Must be fluent in either English or French
Able to demonstrate comfortable and safe riding skills on intermediate terrain

Description:

The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders, aged 15 years and older. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.

The CASI Level 1 course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.

Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders uto the Nop vice Turn level.

The Level 1 certification is a pre-requisite for the CASI Level 2 Instructor certification, as well as the Park Instructor course.

Courses do not include:

Lift pass
Accomodation
Meals

Course Duration:

English + Native Chinese:3 days

Translated Course:5 days

When should I book my travel and accomodation?

CASI courses require minimum numbers to run and while most courses do run, some do not. It is therefore very important you do not make any travel arrangements, until the course is confirmed to be happening. Simply registering for a course is not a confirmation that the course will ultimately run.

How old do I have to be?

You must be 15 years old by the first day of the course.

What if the weather sucks?

Courses will run regardless of weather conditions. The only time a course will be cancelled would be due to either no snow, or the hill being closed due to extreme weather conditions such as severe snow storms, lightning storms, intense high winds, etc.

How good do I need to be?

You should have solid intermediate riding skills. Be able to link turns easily and smoothly on both your toe and heel sides and be in control of your board at all times. Remember, this is a course that teaches you how to become an instructor therefore only half of your overall mark is for your riding skills.

What are the specific riding skills required?

You should be able to ride in control. Keep a consistent speed regardless of terrain, pitch and snow conditions (on intermediate terrain – blue runs). Complete round, finished turns. Ride with your knees flexed. Have the ability to slowly demonstrate a big, wide turn. Have the ability to demonstrate at a very slow speed, basic snowboarding maneuvers such as side slipping & pendulum without losing your balance. The ability to change the size of your turns from large to medium to smaller. Make sure you review the Level 1 Riding Standards video for more info on the riding requirements.

I’ve never taught before…

No problem – that’s what the course is all about. The Evaluators are there to teach you how to teach so you’ll be able to go out and give a great first lesson to new snowboarders. The teaching portion makes up half of your mark. As an instructor, your job is to teach and demonstrate. If you are outgoing, self-confident, and speak audibly and clearly, you are likely the type of person who will do well in the teaching portion of the course. It is also important to be on time, pay attention and ask questions when needed. Be involved and have fun!

I took the course and failed, now what do I do?

If you’ve failed both the riding and teaching components, you’ll have to take the full course over again.

I took the course and only passed part of it, now what do I do?

If you’ve failed either the riding or teaching components, you have 2 years from the date of the course to retake the portion failed. If it is riding, you’ll attend Day 1, and if it is teaching, Day 2.

I’ve passed my Level 1 and want to take another course…

Check out the other courses available on our website and as a member you can register on-line for a Level 2 Instructor course or Park Instructor 1 course.

Can I achieve the Level 1 and Level 2 certification in the same season?

Yes – there is no mandatory waiting time between taking the Level 1 and Level 2 course. However, we strongly recommend that you obtain some teaching experience between the two courses, particularly if you have not been snowboarding for many years, and have limited or no teaching experience in other capacities. Please review the Level 1 and Level 2 Standards videos at our YouTube channel.

5 Day Translated Courses

The Level 1 Translated Courses requires an extra 2 days to allow us to keep the same standards and quality of instruction. As all verbal communication will be translated, these 2 extra days allow time for the evaluators to give all students the same attention they would receive on a 3 day english course.

Who is the translator?

We ensure we use a certified CASI instructor to provide translation. This way, you can be confidfent they are familiar with the CASI method of teaching and that you will receive accurate translation.

CASI Refund Policy:

Refunds and transfers must be requested in writing via email. Please include your full name, member number, and course date(s) and location(s). Please allow 2 business days for your request to be processed.

For course transfers AND cancellations, the following penalties will be applied:

More than 4 weeks (>28 days) from the start of the program: Cancelation / Transfer fee: No fee
Within 4 weeks (28 days) of the start of the program: Cancelation / Transfer fee: 30% of course fee
Within 3 week (21 days) of the start of the program: Cancelation / Transfer fee: 70% of course fee
Within 2 weeks of the start of the program (or no-show on day of course): Cancelation fee: 100% of course fee (no refund) and no transfers are permitted within this time
The 2 week deadline is due to CASI not allowing new registration 2 weeks before the course

Notes on Refunds AND Transfers:

Transfers are possible only towards the same program, within the same season. If no transfer is possible, the refund policy will automatically apply.
Refunds and transfers requested for medical reasons will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and must be supported by acceptable supporting medical documentation.
JOI reserves the right to cancel any program without prior notice, and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the participant. In that event, registration fees will be refunded in full. CASI-ACMS are also not responsible for any expenses incurred.
CASI membership dues are non-refundable for any reason
Refunds will be less the transaction fee, roughly 4%

CASI Member Fees:

CASI member fees must be up to date if you are an existing member.
For any course above Level 1, including re-tests, we can not process your registration if your member fess are not up to date.
You WILL NOT be elible for a refund if you register for a course and have not paid your member fees.
If member fees are not paid and you show up to the course, you will not be able to join.

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