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Dates: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 8:45 am - 4 pm ET (2 Days)
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Event Type: Certification Exam
Location: Killington (VT) (Plan to meet your group on snow at the starting time listed above, in the Snowshed base area by the umbrella bar. If we are notified of any change, we will email and/or text updated information to you. - Outdoor Registration Snowshed)
Host Division: Eastern
Registration Information:
- First Chair Rate: $250.00 (available through Tuesday, February 17)
- Last Chair Rate: $275.00
- CEUs: 12
Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Level 3 Certification
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 11:59 pm ET
Online Registration: CLOSED
Offline Registration: Contact the division office.
Course Description:
The Development Team Tryout is your first step toward joining the PSIA-AASI Eastern Education Staff. Through this rigorous, on-snow interview, selectors evaluate your readiness for the Development Team--an up to four-year training program where talented instructors refine their skills and prepare for Education Staff service.
This event functions as both a professional interview and an on-snow evaluation of skills. Participants demonstrate their ability to apply the Learning Connection Model--integrating people skills, teaching skills, and technical skills--while modeling the highest levels of professionalism, communication, and self-awareness.
Selection Criteria:
Candidates are evaluated holistically, and selection may include, but is not limited to:
• On-hill performance.
• Prior industry experience.
• Professional resume and written materials.
• Interview performance.
• Demonstrated proficiency across the skills of the Learning Connection Model.
• Overall professionalism and readiness to train for the Education Staff role.
Application Requirements:
When completing the Development Team Application (link provided in registration confirmation email), participants must upload the following materials:
• Current resume of snowsports instruction and leadership experience.
• Letter of support from a snowsports school director or supervisor.
Applicants will also be asked to complete pre-tryout questionnaire.
Learning Experiences:
Specific activities will vary depending on group, terrain, and conditions and typically include:
• On-snow skiing/riding demonstrations across varied terrain.
• Peer teaching/clinicing segments
• Movement analysis of peers
• Group discussions and peer feedback emphasizing collaboration and adaptability.
• Activities simulating aspects of the Education Staff role.
• Professionalism, self-management, and decision-making observed throughout the event.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this event, successful participants will have:
• Experienced an on-snow interview process designed to evaluate readiness for the Development Team.
• Received direct feedback from selectors on their performance in the areas of people, teaching, and technical skills.
• Had opportunities to learn from peers through shared tasks, observation, and group discussion.
• Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and decision-making under assessment conditions.
• Reflected on personal performance and identified future steps in their professional development.
Prerequisite(s):
Discipline Level III Certified
Equipment/Materials Needed:
• Discipline-appropriate equipment suitable for a variety of expert terrain in excellent condition.
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