CASI Snowboard Instructor Certification Courses Japan
Train to become certified as a globally recognised CASI snowboard instructor. Open the door to more career opportunities in the snow-sports industry – as well to improve your own riding ability level and learn effective CASI teaching methods to structure lessons, guide and instruct groups or individuals.
We offer a progressive path to build your career direction from beginner to advanced. Find the course that's right for you offered all across Japan in English, French and Chinese Mandarin.
Locations: Courses are available at various locations across Japan. Please search for the location that suits you the best.
Translated Courses: Courses are available in English, Native Chinese and translated Chinese (Mandarin). Please note, not all courses are available in all languages.
Late Registrations: CASI have introduced late registrations fees. Registrations within 15 days of the course have an extra fee of 10%
Travel & Accomodation: We advise not to book accomodation or travel until you have received a confirmation email from CASI that the course will run. Minimum numbers are required for courses to be confirmed. JOI will do their best to ensure all courses run as scheduled.
CASI Member Fees: Member fees must be paid if you are an existing CASI Member, this includes re-tests, L2, and Park courses. We can not process your registration if your member fees are not up to date.
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CASI Level 1
Snowboard Instructor Level 1 Course
The CASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor certification course is open to strong intermediate snowboarders. Candidates on the Level 1 Course will spend time exploring snowboarding technique and teaching methods across a variety of venues, both on-snow (up to and including intermediate terrain) and during indoor presentations.
The CASI Level 1 course is an introductory course, designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to begin their role as a new instructor in the industry. Beginner teaching methods, understanding of basic snowboard technique, as well as lesson planning and effective communication skills will be addressed.
Candidates will receive coaching on their snowboarding, as well as feedback on their teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 1 standard in both of these areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach beginner snowboarders uto the Nop vice Turn level.
Course Duration: 3 Days Native Eng+Chinese / 5 days Translated Chinese
Course Fee: ¥110,000 (3 days) / ¥140,000 (5 days)
Pre-Requisites: 15yrs+ / Language fluency / Competent riding ability in intermediate terrain
Languages offered: English, Chinese Mandarin, French
Progression: Level 2 & Park instructor
CASI Level 2
Snowboard Instructor Level 2 Course
The CASI Level 2 Instructor certification is for any snowboarder that has passed the Level 1 certification, and has an interest in teaching more experienced snowboarders. CASI recommends that Level 2 candidates have prior experience teaching snowboarding in a snow school setting (approximately 45 hours) before attempting the Level 2 certification. This is not a mandatory requirement, and all Level 1 members are welcomed on the course, however, it is recommended in order to help ensure success on the Level 2 evaluations.
The goal of the Level 2 course is to develop a skills-based teaching approach for intermediate snowboarding, as well as an understanding of CASI technique and methodology, and the role of snowboard teaching within the industry. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of guest interaction and technical analysis skills.
Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 2 standard in both areas. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the intermediate level (skills and terrain).
Course Duration: 4 Days Native Speaker / 7 days Translator
Course Fee: ¥140,000 (4 days) / ¥180,000 (7 days)
Pre-Requisites: Level 1 Instructor / Language fluency / Competent riding advanced and ungroomed terrain & control carving in intermediate terrain
Languages offered: English, Chinese Mandarin, French
Progression: Level 3 & Park instructor
CASI Level 3
Snowboard Instructor Level 3 Course
The CASI Level 3 Instructor certification is for advanced snowboarders who have passed the Level 2 certification as well as the Park 1 Instructor certifciation, and have an interest in teaching advanced students and begin to train other instructors. The goal of the Level 3 course is to develop a skills-based and situational teaching approach for high-level snowboarding. Also, an understanding of CASI technique and methodology and an introduction to instructor training will be developed. It combines practical snowboard teaching methods, technical understanding and development, as well as development of analysis and session planning skills.
Candidates will receive coaching on their riding and teaching skills, with the goal of reaching the Level 3 standard in three areas: instructor training skills, riding skils (all-mountain freeriding and basic freestyle) and teaching skills. They will also receive suggestions and strategies for long-term development. The successful candidate is certified to teach snowboarders up to the advanced level and lead introductory instructor training sessions. Level 3 is a pre-requisite for the Level 4 certification.
The Level 3 course is delivered in two phases: a course phase where material is presented, and an evaluation phase where exams are conducted. Candidates will leave the course phase with clear feedback regarding performance and potential. Candidates must register for the course and exams portions separately, and are encouraged to take the exams at a later date to allow for training and development time following the course portion.
Course Duration: 5 Days Course / 3 days Evaluation
Course Fee: ¥###,000
Pre-Requisites: Level 2 & Park 1 Instructor / Language Fluency / Competent riding ability in all terrain types & basic freestyle park
Languages offered: English
Progression: Level 4 & Park 2 instructor / Evaluator Instructor
PARK Level 1
Snowboard Instructor Course - Eng & Chinese
You should take the CASI Park Level 1 course if you are a Level 1 instructor with a love of freestyle snowboarding. You should have a desire to introduce new students to snowboarding in the park safely and successfully. You should also be confident and comfortable both communicating and demonstrating in front of a group.
Course Duration: 2 Days Totalling a minimum 12 hours inc. evaluation
Course Fee: ¥110,000 (2 days)
Pre-Requisites: Fluent in course language / Level 1 Instructor / Able to demonstrate competent riding in Intermediate terrain & basic park features
Languages offered: English, French
Progression: Level 2 Instructor & Level 2 Park instructor
CASI Course Retests
Enquire for retest days L1, L2, L3 & Park
Re-Tests can be done in 2 ways.
1. JOI will try to organise a special 1 day retest for all re-test students at the same time. Please check the schedule for Special Re-Test days
2. If there is a space on a scheduled course then we may be able to add you to the course as a re-test student subject to availability.
Please contact us here to let us know the date and location of your preferred re-test.
Level 1 Re-Tests are 1 day long
Re-Test Days
– Riding
Day 1 of course– Teaching
Day 2 of course
Price ¥50,000
Level 2 Re-Tests are 2 days long
Re-Test Days
– Riding
Day 1 & 2 of course– Teaching
Day 3 & 4 of coursePrice ¥50,000 (for both days)
Level 3 Re-Tests are per component.
You only need to book the component that you need to re-test on.
You can do this from the normal Level 3 course page
Re-Test Components
– Riding
– Teaching
– Pedagogy
Price¥50,000 (per component)Park Re-Tests are 1 day long
Re-Test Days
– Teaching
Day 1 of course– Riding
Day 2 of coursePrice ¥50,000
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