Professional Ski Instructors of America http://psia-w.org Western Division Thu, 17 May 2012 18:19:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Auburn Ski Club http://psia-w.org/auburn-ski-club/ http://psia-w.org/auburn-ski-club/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 21:51:38 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=3307 Alpine/ Snowboard/ Freestyle Coaches 2012-13 season
Auburn Ski Club is accepting coaching applications and resume’s for the 2012-13 season. Located on Donner Summit, ASC offers Jr. programs for Alpine/Snowboard/Freestyle based out of the ASC Training Center adjacent to Boreal Mt. Resort where ASC has a dedicated lighted race/training arena. (www.auburnskiclub.org) Available Alpine and Freestyle ski coaching positions are primarily weekend/holidays/week-nights and range from entry level, all mountain development, race crew to age class teams competing regionally and nationally. Successful applicants should have a background in, USSCA, PSIA, youth coaching in general. Interested coaches should email cover letter and resume to; bclark@inc.auburnskiclub.org by June 15, 2012.

Website: http://www.auburnskiclub.org
Contact Person: Bill Clark
Phone:
Email: bclark@inc.auburnskiclub.org
Date submitted: 05/14/2012

]]> http://psia-w.org/auburn-ski-club/feed/ 0 Dues for 2012-13 http://psia-w.org/dues-for-2012-13/ http://psia-w.org/dues-for-2012-13/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 19:22:41 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=3295 Pay now! Early bird dues price of $ 96 is available until June 30, 2012. After that dues will be $116.
 To pay online, go to www.thesnowpros.org and log in using your National ID number. All members with a valid mailing address in our database will receive a hard copy invoice in mid-May. National dues is $ 61 this season. The Western component of the dues remains $ 35.

]]> http://psia-w.org/dues-for-2012-13/feed/ 0 PSIA/AASI National Teams Selected. http://psia-w.org/psiaaasi-national-teams-selected/ http://psia-w.org/psiaaasi-national-teams-selected/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:26:28 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=3084 The following members of our Division have been selected for the PSIA and AASI National team. All reports say the tryouts were very challenging, the competion both inspiring and tough. Alpine Team: Robin Barnes, Heavenly, Ryan Christofferson, Northstar (Freestyle Specialist), Heidi Ettlinger, Heavenly, Mike Hafer, Northstar.
Snowboard: Chris Hargrave, Northstar, Seth Johns, Heavenly and Michael Rogan, Heavenly.
To read the full Press Release of the Team announcement, go to www.thesnowpros.org.
The expenses incurred by each candidate for the tryout average $ 2,000 for registration, travel and lodging. We have set up a link to donate to help the team thru a tax-deductible donation to our Education Foundation.

]]> http://psia-w.org/psiaaasi-national-teams-selected/feed/ 0 Mammoth Mountain http://psia-w.org/mammoth-mountain/ http://psia-w.org/mammoth-mountain/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:58:41 +0000 Dan Ray http://psia-w.org/?p=2966 Alpine Ski Coaches
The Mammoth Mountain Ski Team is growing and we are now accepting applications from certified, experienced, professional coaches for the 2012-2013 season for FIS, J1,2,3 and Development age classes. Extensive snowmaking and trail watering systems, best in the nation ski area support, and an excellent relationship with our school district provides the basis for an outstanding program. Send an application to Harry Blackburn, hblackburn@mammoth-mtn.com by May 15 2012, and join us at Mammoth.

Website: http://www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/WinterActivities/SkiTeam/
Contact Person: Harry Blackburn
Phone: (760)934-0795
Email: hblackburn@mammoth-mtn.com
Date submitted: 03/23/2012

]]> http://psia-w.org/mammoth-mountain/feed/ 0 PSIA National Team http://psia-w.org/support-the-western-team-trying-out-for-psia-national-team/ http://psia-w.org/support-the-western-team-trying-out-for-psia-national-team/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:57:07 +0000 psia http://psia-w.org/?p=2925 The following members of our Division have been selected for the PSIA and AASI National team. All reports say the tryouts were very challenging, the competion both inspiring and tough. Alpine Team: Robin Barnes, Heavenly, Ryan Christofferson, Northstar (Freestyle Specialist), Heidi Ettlinger, Heavenly, Mike Hafer, Northstar.
Snowboard: Chris Hargrave, Northstar, Seth Johns, Heavenly.
The expenses incurred by each candidate for the tryout average $ 2,000 for registration, travel and lodging. We have set up a link to donate to help the team thru a tax-deductible donation to our Education Foundation.

 

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]]> http://psia-w.org/support-the-western-team-trying-out-for-psia-national-team/feed/ 0 Eaglecrest, AK http://psia-w.org/eaglecrest-ak/ http://psia-w.org/eaglecrest-ak/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:20:54 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=2844 Eaglecrest Resort, Alaska is looking for trained instructors for the balance of the 2012 winter season. For information check www.skijuneau.com/.

]]> http://psia-w.org/eaglecrest-ak/feed/ 0 Adaptive Scholarships http://psia-w.org/adaptive-scholarships/ http://psia-w.org/adaptive-scholarships/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:46:13 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=2783 Adaptive Scholarships are available through the  Marcus Haile Foundation. This is a private Foundation, not affiliated with PSIA/AASI-W. For information and the application form, click here: MARCUS HAILE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROMOTING ADAPTIVE SKI AND

]]> http://psia-w.org/adaptive-scholarships/feed/ 0 Western Division Board of Directors http://psia-w.org/run-for-western-division-board-of-directors/ http://psia-w.org/run-for-western-division-board-of-directors/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:18:06 +0000 Mitch Dion http://psia-w.org/?p=2613 Congratulations to our new Directors: Ceci Chourre, Steve Evenson, Chris Lange and Finlay Torrance. Over 650 members voted.

]]> http://psia-w.org/run-for-western-division-board-of-directors/feed/ 0 Welcome New Team Members http://psia-w.org/new-clinic-discount/ http://psia-w.org/new-clinic-discount/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:59:19 +0000 psia http://psia-w.org/?p=2425 Welcome to our newest members of our Alpine Tech Team. John Juba and Jimmy Whiteley of Mammoth were selected at our tryouts on Feb. 28 at Mammoth. Welcome John and Jimmy.

]]> http://psia-w.org/new-clinic-discount/feed/ 0 Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra http://psia-w.org/disabled-sports-eastern-sierra/ http://psia-w.org/disabled-sports-eastern-sierra/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:46:08 +0000 Dan Ray http://psia-w.org/?p=2419 Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Instructor
An Instructor with Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a full time, 40 hour/5 day per week/winter seasonal position teaching primarily skiing, but occasionally snowboarding, to both cognitively and physically disabled students. DSES is located at Mammoth Mountain inside the Main Lodge Panorama Gondola Building. Instructors teach two lessons per day with additional duties/clinics outside of lesson times.

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:
Level 1 or 2 Adaptive or Alpine Certifications.
Ability/experience teaching beginning to intermediate levels of alpine skiing.
Ability/experience teaching beginning levels of Snowboarding.
Ability to adapt communication styles to student’s learning abilities.
Compassion and patience.
Ability to work positively in a close knit environment with others.
Experience teaching adaptive methodologies preferred, but not necessary.
Ability to be a role model to other Instructors.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs in full ski gear.
Must meet Mammoth Mountain Employee Grooming requirements, clean shaven and collar length hair.

Pay:
Pay is based upon experience and certification(s).

Benefits:
Skiing Privileges at Mammoth Mountain.
50% discount on food during scheduled work days.
Exceptional training, including PSIA/AASI Certification, and career development within the adaptive sports world.
MMSA Employee Housing at normal rates may be available.

Website: http://www.disabledsportseasternsierra.org
Contact Person: Mark Spieler
Phone: (760)934-0791
Email: mspieler@disabledsportseasternsierra.org
Date submitted: 10/19/2011

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