PSIA-AASI is the U.S. Education and Certification Body for Snowsports Instruction
More than 300 U.S. snowsports schools are PSIA-AASI members. Whether you are a small cross-country center, an adaptive winter sports school, or a large resort with more than 250 instructors on staff, PSIA-AASI snowsports school membership is for you. Align with national standards, engage with and learn from peers across the country, access our education staff to train and elevate your instructors, and get the resources you need to develop your people and your program. PSIA-AASI curriculum has been time-tested since 1961, and is field tested daily. We work to ensure our materials and methods remain current and reflect the needs and demands of the ski and snowboard industry.
Best Practices for Your Staff and their Students
PSIA-AASI member schools report that PSIA-AASI has a significant and positive impact on their operations. More than 80% agree or strongly agree that PSIA-AASI trained or certified instructors have a positive overall impact on guest experiences, increase safety awareness through education, and contribute to higher rates of year-over-year retention of instructors. We all know that more skill equals more fun and it’s true for both the guest and the instructor. Better instructors are good for business!
Member School Benefits Overview
PSIA-AASI member snowsports schools have access to expert resources, from educational materials to our skilled staff who can spend time on the hill with your team conducting trainings and/or certification clinics. Below are benefits offered to member schools by the national office. Please work with your region to engage education staff and enjoy additional support. Find your region via the map, below.
- Easily and quickly verify your employee’s certification status.
- Apply for a small school scholarship.
- Get a discount on education materials for your staff.
- Post open positions to our national job board.
- Utilize our “Guide for New Instructors” online course to train your staff.
- Set up a Junior Instructor Program.
- Engage the PSIA-AASI National Team to train and inspire your staff.
Find Your Region
When you join PSIA-AASI, you also become a member of a PSIA-AASI region. Click the map to visit a region’s informational page.