Become an instructor

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!

We are excited to be offering an Adaptive Snowsport Instructor certification course this year! 

The aim of Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) is to give people living with disabilities the opportunity to eliminate barriers that have prevented them in experiencing the Joy and Freedom of Snowsports. Not only in a fun and inclusive environment that embraces diversity but in an accessible community that treats each individual with respect.

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

  • CSIA Level 1 Course – December 13-15, 2024.
    Register through CSIA website here.
  • CSIA Level 2 Course – January 9-12, 25, & 26, 2025.
    Register for the L2 Skier Development Course through CSIA website here (Jan 9-10).
    Register for the L2 Teacher Development through CSIA website here (Jan 11-12).
    Register for the L2 Exam through CSIA website here (Jan 25-26).
  • Professional Development for CSIA members – January 24th, 2025.
    Please email snowschool@mountsima.com for more information & registration.

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

Lift tickets are offered at 50% discount for those registered for the course. 

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

  • CASI Level 1 course – January 3-5, 2025.
    Register through CASI website here.
  • CASI Level 2 course – April 3-6, 2025.
    Register through CASI website here.
  • CASI Membership Session – January 2nd, 2025.
    Register through CASI website here.
  • Comp Intro Level 1 Coaching – December 13-15, 2024
    Register through Snowboard Yukon here.
     

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

Lift tickets are offered at 50% discount for those registered for the course.

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

  • CADS Level 1 course – January 31st – February 2nd, 2025

For more information see this year’s course flyer here.

To register, click here, then:

  1. Create new profile
  2. Select Instructor membership
  3. Select BCAS/Friends of Mt Sima
  4. Complete waivers
  5. Select CADS course (Training & events calendar)

For more information on becoming an Adaptive Snowsport Instructor, check out BC Adaptive Snowsports

Are you 12-18 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

While helping out the group, you will also get to follow and learn from a certified instructor and learn their go to tips and strategies!

Earn a Sima Bucks

For each hour that you assist with our lessons and camps, earn $10 in Mount Sima credit to put towards anything at the Mountain!

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!

Fill out our application form or email us at snowschool@mountsima.com to become a Teaching Assistant today!