EVALUATOR TRAINING
Evaluators are responsible for the training, mentoring, and certification of new snowboard instructors on behalf of CASI. They must have a high level of knowledge and experience in snowboarding, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and assess the skills of others. Evaluators must also be able to provide feedback in a constructive and supportive way, and help new instructors to develop their skills and knowledge.
The EVALUATOR Pathway
Becoming an Evaluator is a rewarding process and offers a continual opportunity for progression, both for self and the association. The Evaluator Apprenticeship Program is outlined in the table below, including everything you need to know to get started as a Rookie all the way up to higher level courses.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re a Level 3 Instructor (min.) and wish to become a Level 1 evaluator, follow the 5 step process outlined below. Please note that the Evaluator Application Form includes more detail about each of the steps.
- Apply via the Evaluator Application Form
- Zoom Interview
- Selected candidates register for the Rookie Evaluator Development Module (REDM) and complete Online Evaluator Update
- Attend the REDM
- Successful REDM Candidates begin the apprenticeship process
APPRENTICESHIP & PROGRESSION
Required Courses & Individual Pathways: The number of required rookie courses varies per candidate, taking into account your evaluator career stage, industry experience, and background in teaching, coaching, or pedagogy. We manage evaluator development through an open, conversational approach rather than a rigid formula. When we sign off on a rookie, our priority is to ensure you feel 100% ready, confident, and equipped to lead CASI courses independently and collaborate seamlessly within our teams.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re a Level 1 (or higher) Evaluator aiming to move to the next Evaluator Level, complete the following application process. Please note that the Evaluator Application Form includes more detail about each of the steps.
- Obtain a Mentor Endorsement and apply via the Application Form.
- Attend the corresponding EDM level and complete the Online Evaluator Update
- Begin the Apprenticeship process
APPRENTICESHIP & PROGRESSION
Level 2, Park 1 & 2, Carving, and Big Mountain: Complete rookie course assignments tailored to your individual development and readiness.
Level 3 & 4: The Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeship processes involve multiple modules and typically take place over an extended timeframe. The ideal progression begins by rookieing a set of exam modules first. This allows you to gain firsthand insight into common candidate faults, difficulties, strengths, and weaknesses prior to rookieing training modules.
Note on Required Courses & Individual Pathways: The number of required rookie courses varies per candidate, taking into account your evaluator career stage, industry experience, and background in teaching, coaching, or pedagogy. We manage evaluator development through an open, conversational approach rather than a rigid formula. When we sign off on a rookie, our priority is to ensure you feel 100% ready, confident, and equipped to lead CASI courses independently and collaborate seamlessly within our teams.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you’re a Level 3 Instructor (min.) and wish to become a Level 1 evaluator, follow the 5 step process outlined below. Please note that the Evaluator Application Form includes more detail about each of the steps.
- Apply via the Evaluator Application Form
- Zoom Interview
- Selected candidates register for the Rookie Evaluator Development Module (REDM) and complete Online Evaluator Update
- Attend the REDM
- Successful REDM Candidates begin the apprenticeship process
Rookies may complete training abroad under a DEP-approved plan that outlines:
- The on-snow rookie course locations
- Their local status with one International Course Provider (ICP)
- They may only teach for that ICP until they are certified as Level 2 evaluators with experience teaching Level 2 courses and with the approval of the DEP.
APPRENTICESHIP & PROGRESSION
Required Courses & Individual Pathways: The number of required rookie courses varies per candidate, taking into account your evaluator career stage, industry experience, and background in teaching, coaching, or pedagogy. We manage evaluator development through an open, conversational approach rather than a rigid formula. When we sign off on a rookie, our priority is to ensure you feel 100% ready, confident, and equipped to lead CASI courses independently and collaborate seamlessly within our teams.
N.B. All rookie training must take place at outdoor, on-snow resorts. Indoor facilities are not permitted.
Evaluators who have not attended an Evaluator Training Update in three (3) years are considered Lapsed Evaluators. If your evaluator status has lapsed, please fill this form to provide details about your past experience and your interest in returning.
Because every situation is unique, your returning evaluator process will be tailored based on your application review. We will evaluate factors including your time away from CASI courses, total years out of the industry, and whether you have remained active through instructing, coaching or evaluating with other organizations.
Please note that the required number of rookie courses—or days spent rookiing on a course—will be determined jointly by the Director of Education and Programs and the Program Manager in your region following a review of your application and our follow-up conversation.
This process ensures you are fully updated and prepared to deliver our courses with current, consistent content and presentation standards.
- There is no pre-set number of rookie courses as it is an individual-based process.
- Rookies and mentors will be in contact with each other prior to that second course to discuss expectations, schedules, etc.
- Rookie Evaluators will be considered certified at the new level when they receive a favorable completed Rookie Report from an approved Mentor Evaluator.
- Evaluators who do not attend Evaluator Training for a period of three (3) years will be considered to be Lapsed Evaluators. See Returning Evaluator Pathway tab.
- The Rookie Evaluator Development Module (REDM) is for new rookies, and those wishing to participate must submit a complete application form (Rookie Application Form). Enrollment in this development course is by invitation only, with a limited number of spots available each season.
- Application to the rookie program does not guarantee selection.
- Existing CASI Evaluators are required to complete the yearly Online Evaluator Update module and attend the on-snow updates every two years in order to maintain their current Evaluator status. While not required, we do recommend and encourage Evaluators to attend the EDM yearly.
Please note: Evaluators conducting courses for CASI do so as independent contractors, and as such, must possess the appropriate visas and/or work permits to perform this type of work in Canada. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that this is the case prior to applying to teach courses for CASI.
Not an Evaluator, but still want the info?
The Trainer Update program will provide snowboard school trainers, GAP program trainers, and senior instructors with Level 1 and 2 course updates.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please get in touch with Geneviève Pilotto, Director of Education & Programs
EVALUATOR TRAINING MODULES
Online evaluator training module
Who should take this module?
- All certified evaluators who have taught CASI courses in the past
- Rookie (Apprenticeship) Evaluators
Module description
These are our yearly mandatory Online Evaluator Updates Modules that cover all courses and material updates and or changes as well as administration procedures. To start teaching courses this season, every evaluator must have completed their online training before teaching their first course. Online workshops will be accessible from your member profile.
There are three online modules for Evaluator training, depending on the evaluator’s level of certification:
Evaluator Development (Online): for all (Levels 1-4 & rookies)
Advanced Evaluator Development (Online): Level 3-4
Freestyle Evaluator Development (Online): Park 1& 2
Pre-requisites
- Current evaluator, or
- Selected rookie applicant
Course duration
We recommend you reserve a good 2 to 5 hours in order to complete this course.
Evaluator development module
Who should take this module?
- All certified evaluators who have taught CASI courses in the past
- New rookie evaluators
Module description
The Evaluator Development Module is our format for our on-snow training. This training will focus on varied professional aspects such as Riding Improvement, Demonstrations, Teaching and Pedagogy and other yearly themes that should change each year.
This module will also include communication to Evaluators regarding minimum standards to be maintained going forward (riding skills, demo skills, presentation skills, and course content knowledge). Evaluators should know that if skills are not demonstrated / maintained, there will be additional steps required to stay current.
- This will not be a formal evaluation, but this will be done in the form of feedback / overall assessment by course staff.
- Recommendations may include mentoring, rookie-ing, riding improvements (for example, submitted by video at a later date, follow up virtual meetings or phone calls with a Technical Team Member, the Regional Coordinator or the Program Director, etc.)
*Snowboard school trainers and senior instructors (CASI Level 2 and up) who will be spending time this season preparing others for the CASI Level 1 course should attend the Trainer Update program.
Pre-requisites
CASI Level 1 evaluator
Rookie evaluator
Course duration
2 days
*Starting in 2023-24, evaluators will be required to attend this module at the minimum every 2 years. They can also participate every year if they want.
Advanced evaluator module
Who should take this course?
- Current Level 3 Evaluators who have taught courses in the past, or have completed the Level 3 apprenticeship program but not taught any courses yet.
- Level 2 Evaluators who are Level 4 Instructors and have taught a minimum of five Level 2 courses, and are planning to apply to begin the Level 3 Rookie Program this season
Course description
The focus of the Advanced Evaluator Module is to update existing Level 3 Evaluators and Level 3 Rookie Evaluators to present Level 3 courses this season. The on-snow sessions will examine Level 3 course content, demonstrations, development tactics, course standards and professional development topics for instructors and Evaluators.
Pre-requisites
CASI Level 3 Evaluator OR CASI Level 2 Evaluator (with additional experience)
Level 3 Evaluators Rookies that have started the Apprenticeship program
Course duration
1 day
*Starting in 2023-24, evaluators will be required to attend this module at the minimum every two-years. They could also participate every year if they want.
Freestyle evaluator module
Who should take this course?
- Existing CASI Park Evaluators
- Level 1-2-3 Evaluators who wish to begin the Park Instructor 1 rookie process.
- Level 3 Evaluators attending the Advanced Evaluator Module will also receive the Park update information
Module description
Starting in 2023-24, the Park Evaluators are required to attend at the minimum every two years the Freestyle Evaluator Module. This on-snow session will include rider improvement, teaching and pedagogy workshops, as well as an evaluation of technical skills in relation to the current Park 1 technical standards, and suitability to present this course.
Pre-requisites
Coming soon
Course duration
1 day
*Starting in 2023-24, evaluators will be required to attend this module at the minimum every two-years. They could also participate every year if they want.