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 the event 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. Be aware that the Development Team Application and pre-tryout questionnaire need to be completed by the published registration deadline.
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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