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 AIR Instructor Course trains and certifies instructors at both Level 2 and 3, offering different assessment levels for each. This structure provides a progressive and supportive experience for Level 2 candidates while offering more refined scenarios for Level 3 candidates.
The course is designed to prepare PMBIA instructors to teach and guide mountain biking:
to intermediate and advanced riders
on green, blue, and single black diamond (red in Europe) trails
primarily in lift-accessed bike parks or trail centres with jump/flow terrain
with skill-based goals: bermed corners, flat corners, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping
with maneuver-based goals: jumps and drops
in “front to mid-country” terrain, within 2 hours of emergency medical care
in private or group lessons from 2 to 6 hours in length
as part of a mountain bike school, club, or coaching service
Course Duration: Four days + 2–3 hrs of pre-course reading and worksheet, totaling approximately 35 hours including assessment.
PREREQUISITES
PMBIA Level 1 Certification (mandatory)
Active PMBIA Membership (not included in course fee)
2+ seasons of teaching experience strongly recommended
Kids Module is beneficial, but not required
Confident, consistent riding at speed on technical and flow terrain, including green, blue, and black trails
40hr Wilderness First Aid recommended (not mandatory)
Minimum age: 17 years — due to the legal responsibility of guiding others
DESCRIPTION
AIR INSTRUCTOR COURSE | 4-DAY INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
The AIR course is part of the Level 2 and 3 Certification Pathways. It focuses on teaching intermediate to advanced riders through skill- and maneuver-based instruction, including descending, steeps, cornering, jumps, and drops.
Cornering, descending, and pumping with more consistency and control
Riding steeps and technical terrain with better flow and efficiency
Introducing and progressing jumps and drops safely and effectively
The course typically takes place in lift-accessed bike parks. A modern enduro bike is recommended. Candidates will work through the five PMBIA instructor skill sets: People Skills, Guiding Skills, Teaching Skills, Riding Skills, and Instructor Traits. The course provides tools and strategies for planning effective, skill-based lessons in diverse terrain.
With daily riding, practice teaching, and personal feedback from the PMBIA Trainer, instructors will have the time and support they need to grow professionally.
LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS
LEVEL 2: Instructors must complete either the 4-day AIR or the 4-day TECH Instructor Course. Upon successful assessment in both riding and teaching, the Level 2 Certification is awarded.
LEVEL 3: Instructors must complete both the 4-day AIR Course and 4-day TECH Course, plus the Kids Module. This modular path develops advanced instructors who are adaptable, knowledgeable, and able to serve a wide range of rider needs and industry roles.
PRECAP ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
P.R.E.C.A.P. — Processing | Emerging | Consistent | Autonomous | Proficient
Level 2: Candidates must reach at least the “consistent” stage in both teaching and riding assessments.
Level 3: Candidates must demonstrate “autonomous” or refined performance in both teaching and riding assessments.
