Trainer Pathway

Become a Trainer in the Stowe Ski & Ride School

Eligibility to become a trainer in the Stowe Ski & Ride School is based on PSIA-AASI certification, and completing the Trainer Pathway. Minimum certification requirements are outlined in the tables below.

Trainer Verification Process

Candidates achieving the minimum required PSIA/AASI certification are eligible to be verified as a trainer. Trainer candidates are verified by completing two official understudies, and one official overstudy - to be completed by a veteran trainer.

Understudies serve as an opportunity for trainer candidates to observe a veteran trainer conduct an on-snow session. Once two understudies are completed, an elective training will be assigned along with an overstudying veteran trainer. The overstudying trainer must verify that the candidate is ready to lead sessions independently. Additional steps may be required. Verification as a trainer is at the discretion of the Training Manager. Being verified as a trainer does not guarantee you will be scheduled as a trainer. Trainings are assigned based on trainer credentials, availability, and the needs of our staff.

To enroll in the Trainer Pathway, email the Training Manager here with the elective training sessions you wish to understudy (this must be approved in order to count as an official understudy). Your role as an understudy is to observe the clinician and contribute to the training as directed by the clinician. You must also fill out the Understudy Submission Form. When 2 understudies have been completed, connect with the Training Manager to schedule an overstudy.