The Alltracks Internship at Cypress is a perfect way to qualify and work as a paid ski instructor for the season as part of a gap year, career break or to begin your full career in the mountains. This program, run in conjunction with the Cypress Mountains Ski School, offers great training followed by a guaranteed instructor job for season provided you pass the ski instructor Level 1 exam (which should be absolutely manageable for everyone who gives their all).
Thorough & Considered Coaching
Thorough & Considered Coaching, focused on all-mountain improvement and teaching skills training in Canadian technique, along with specific Whistler Snow School training in safety, basic snow school operation and teaching children (including Children’s Module Workshop).
Expert Cypress Mountain Pros
Professional Coaches typically PSIC or CSIA Examiners. The overwhelming majority are L4 supported by a few excellent L3s.
Coaching Groups
Approx 8 per ski coach at Cypress
Specific Modules
Specific coaching for instructor training and all mountain improvement
PSIC or CSIA Level 1 Exam Fee
Examination fee for the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Level 1 Exam.
Lift Line Priority
If there is a lift queue, skip it during coaching sessions.
Accommodation
Functional, basic and sociable accommodation in Vancouver. The price includes accommodation until mid April.
Lift Pass
Staff Season Pass
Resort Director
Available 24/7
Welcome Party
Get to know everyone on your course and the coaches on Day 1.
Orientation Day
Support to help you with your registration, ski kit advice and resort orientation.
Flights – Travel
Flights and travel are not included, but ALLTRACKS can organise your flights if you wish or provide advice on suitable flights.
Travel Insurance
Insurance is not included, but adequate cover for all aspects of your course, holiday and entire trip is an ALLTRACKS requirement.
Meals
The internship is self catered – there are kitchens in all the accommodation.
Our prices are guaranteed, which means the price you see on our website is what you’ll pay if you book today. Unlike our competitors, there is no small print or hidden exchange rates that allow us to increase the price once you’ve booked.
There are zero hidden extras. Prices include everything shown in the ‘What’s Included’ table above, leaving you to experience the best the resort has to offer.
As our main office is in the UK, prices are in British Pounds Sterling. However, we have guests from all over the world so if you prefer to pay in $USD, $CAD or Euros, no problem. Just give the office a call and we can arrange that.
Week 1
Arrival
Settle In, Orientation and Welcome Party
Split into training groups
Familiarisation of the Ski Area
All Mountain Advancement Training
Weeks 2&3
All Mountain Advancement Training
Methodology Clinics to prepare for L1
Instructor Shadowing
Resort Specific Training
Level 1 Exam