PMBIAマウンテンバイク・インストラクターコース
世界的に認められたプロフェッショナル・マウンテンバイク・インストラクター資格の取得を目指しましょう。MTB業界でのキャリアの可能性を広げ、ライディング技術と指 導力を高めます。
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日本国内のコース
JOIの拠点は長野県白馬にあり、Level 1コースは主に白馬で開催しています。ただし、最低人数を満たすグループを集められる場合は、適切な地形があることを条件に、皆さまの地域へ出張して開催できます。
重要情報
JOIはPMBIAと連携し、日本、台湾、フィリピンでコースを企画・運営しています。
JOIが登録と支払いを管理し、受講者情報をPMBIA本部へ共有します。PMBIA本部が会員プロフィールを作成し、この手続きには2～3日かかる場合があります。
登録後、PMBIAプロフィールの更新まで2～3日ほどお待ちください。更新後、PMBIAウェブサイトへログインし、事前教材を完了してコース資料をダウンロードできます。
✈️ 交通・宿泊
PMBIAからコース開催確定メールを受け取るまでは、交通や宿泊を予約しないことを推奨します。各コースの確定には最低人数が必要です。
JOIは、すべてのコースが予定どおり開催されるよう最大限努めます。注：施設利用料（ゴンドラ等）および昼食はコース料金に含まれません。
クラススケジュール
COURSE CONTEXT
The Level 1 Certification is the perfect place to begin your journey as a mountain bike instructor. It’s designed to train instructors how to teach and guide beginner to intermediate riders:
on green and blue singletrack terrain
in a “front country” environment, no more than 1 hour from emergency medical care
in small group lessons, typically 2–3 hours each (e.g., two 3-hour lessons per day)
within an established mountain bike school, club, or coaching service
Course Duration: 3 days + pre-course reading and worksheet (2–3 hours), totaling approximately 27 hours including assessment.
NOTE: Facility fees (e.g. Gondola) + Lunch are not included in the course fee
PREREQUISITES
The 1-day PMBIA Ride Guide course is recommended for younger riders (15–18) or those with less off-road or leadership experience, but it’s not mandatory.
Confident riding at trail speed on technical intermediate terrain, including Whistler-grade green, blue, and light black trails. Candidates should be able to ride any blue trail worldwide within their certification level.
Completion of pre-course reading and the Level 1 Worksheet.
Minimum 36 months of mountain biking experience.
40-hour Wilderness First Aid Certification is strongly recommended but not required.
Minimum age: 15 years old. Riders under 17 are encouraged to work alongside an adult assistant coach.
Includes first year of PMBIA membership. Annual renewal required thereafter.
DESCRIPTION
LEVEL 1 COURSE | 3-DAY BEGINNER–INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The Level 1 course prepares both new and experienced instructors to confidently teach and guide beginner to intermediate mountain bikers in both cross country and downhill environments. New instructors gain essential tools to teach safely and effectively, while experienced instructors deepen their knowledge of teaching methods and riding theory.
A strong focus is placed on developing teaching skills as a core part of being a professional instructor. Through guided practice and feedback, you’ll learn that being a good rider is just one part of the job.
Each day includes time for learning theory, practicing skills, and receiving personal feedback. Additional PMBIA Workshops on bike fit, mechanics, and first aid are also included to further build your knowledge.
For information on re-certifying, re-tests, or transitioning from other certifications, please see the FAQ page.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Develop a passion for teaching: Learn how to teach with clarity, structure, and confidence, not just ride well. This course gives you the foundation for becoming a safe, fun, and effective instructor.
Recognized certification: Earn the world’s most widely adopted mountain bike instructor credential, the PMBIA Level 1 Certification.
Practical teaching and riding skills: Learn how to plan and deliver skill- and maneuver-based lessons in both XC and downhill settings, and guide groups safely on technical terrain.
Have fun: It’s three days of riding bikes, learning, and getting stoked!
Become your own coach: With a deeper understanding of technique and learning theory, you’ll be able to analyze and improve your own riding.
Boost your riding: Refine core skills like cornering, climbing and descending, front/rear wheel lifts, and roll-downs — all while learning how to teach them.
