Become an instructor

Mount Sima Snow School is closed for the 2021/22 season! 

Check back next Oct/Nov for information on how to become an instructor next season!

Our staff are individuals who thrive in the outdoors, and love the mountains. We are looking for people who share in this passion, maybe for a season, or maybe as part of an exciting career!

Check back next fall for 2022/23 Courses

We will be holding the following Ski Instructor courses at Mt Sima this season:

CSIA Member Pro Days

  • Custom: Friday, Feb 4, 2022
  • Custom: Friday, Feb 25, 2022
  • Custom: Friday, Feb 25, 2022

CSIA Level 1 Course – Friday to Sunday, Dec 10-12, 2021

CSIA Level 2 Course

  • Level 2 Skier Development: Saturday to Sunday, Feb 5-6, 2022
  • Level 2 Teacher Development: Saturday to Sunday, Feb 26-27, 2022
  • Level 2 Exam: Saturday to Sunday, Mar 26-27, 2022

For more information on becoming a Ski Instructor, please check out Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance (CSIA) website

We will be holding the following Snowboard Instructor courses at Mt Sima this season:

CASI Member Session – Wednesday, Dec 8, 2021

CASI Level 1 course – Friday to Sunday, December 3-5, 2021

CASI Park Certification Level 1 course  – Monday to Tuesday, December 6-7, 2021 

For more information on becoming a Snowboard Instructor, please check out Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructor’s (CASI) website

Under 14 years old and aspire to be an instructor? Join our  Teaching Assistant Program and be on your way to a career in the outdoor industry!

Shadow certified instructors

Each shift, you will follow and learn from a different instructor. Each instructor has their own tips and go-to strategies. Learning from different people will give you a well rounded idea of what it looks like to be an instructor.

Earn Sima Bucks

As a volunteer you will earn Sima credit!

Receive a certificate of completion and gain experience

You will receive a certificate showing the hours you completed in the Teaching Assistant Program. You can add this experience to your resume for future job applications!

Improve your own skills

With access to the hill, and new friends who are instructors, this would be the perfect time to improve your own ski/snowboard skills! Perfect to pass your certification course!