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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.

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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.

If you’re a Level 3 Instructor (min.) beginning your journey as a Level 1 evaluator, follow these steps:

  1. Apply through the Evaluator Application Form.
  2. Interview may be requested by the Director of Education and Programs (DEP) and conducted with the DEP, Program Manager and/or Director of Program Operations.
  3. Receive an invitation to the Rookie Evaluator Development Module (REDM) — a 2-day, invitation-only training designed to better prepare and assess future CASI evaluators.
  4. Complete the Online Evaluator Update.
  5. Attend the REDM – a 2-day module hosted at key EDM locations. You’ll be assessed on your ability to present Level 1 course content as if delivering your first course.
  6. Complete at least two on-snow rookie courses, such as shadowing or co-teaching on a Level 1 course.

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.

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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.