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Instructor Info

Become a Skijammers Instructor

TO TEACH IS TO INSPIRE

Become a Skijammers Instructor

The Skijammers Ski and Snowboard School is associated with the finest collective group of ski and snowboard instructors in the Mid-West. Our Education Staff works diligently throughout the off-season to refine both our product offerings to families as well as our training opportunities for instructors.

Our Education Staff includes 8 members of the PSIA / AASI Central Division Education Staff (Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors) as well as 1 member of the PSIA National Demonstration Team.

All Skijammers instructors are independent contractors. Instructors are paid a daily rate based upon certification level and years of service with Skijammers Ski and Snowboard School.  Our instructors also receive a reduced rate on enrollment for their children.

Snowsports Equipment and Clothing discounts are available with our affiliation network of retailers.  

Please support:

The Sports Hut in Plymouth who provides our instructor staff a 20% discount

Hoigaard's in St. Louis Park who provides our instructor staff a 20% discount.

Gear West Adrenaline in Long Lake who provides our instructor staff a 20% discount.

Sun & Ski Clothing Outfitters in Wazyata who provides our instructor staff a 25% discount.

Additionally we believe in professional development opportunities and offer a $200 reimbursement for returning staff who were successful at PSIA/AASI Level II and III Certification Exams.  The Skijammers pay rate is dependent on certification level.

Click the registration link above to register to be an Instructor, Apprentice, or Chaperone for the upcoming season.

For more information regarding becoming an instructor please E-mail: Click Here

Pre-Season Training Schedule

LEARNING IS A PROCESS

Indoor Technical Clinic - November 22, 2011

Indoor Technical Clinics and Divisional Breakout
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Minnetonka Community Center
Cost: FREE

On-hill Evening Training Clinics - December 5, 7, 13, 2011
On-hill evening Training Clinics
All instructors must attend one evening clinic
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Buck Hill (We meet on the main floor below Tuckers Restaurant)
Cost: Lift Ticket

Skijammers Academy - December 17, 2011
Full-Day training mandatory of all instructors
All instructors must attend one evening clinic
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Buck Hill (We will meet in the Whttier Room which is above the ski school
Cost: FREE

Upcoming Events

MARK THESE DATES


Nov 22 - Indoor Orientation / Tech Clinics - Mtka. Community Center 

Dec 5 - Evening On-hill Training - Buck Hill

Dec 7 - Evening On-hill Training - Buck Hill

Dec 13 - Evening On-hill Training - Buck Hill

Dec 17 - Skijammers Academy - Buck Hill

Staff Requirement

Please be aware: All Skijammers Instructors and Chaperones 18 years and older are required to participate in a criminal background check at no expense to the Instructor.