ACE Clinician
Application and Selection Process

The Northwest Division is looking for people interested in working in the Advanced Childrens Educator Program. Referred to most often as the ACE program, this popular divisional event needs more staff to accommodate the overwhelming demand for clinics. If you are interested please read on and get your application in soon. If you have any questions about the program talk to an ACE clinician in your area or contact the PSIA/AASI-NW office.

Goal: Add members to a strong staff of ACE trainers

• Requirements:
• Actively involved in children’s snow sport education
• Level III certified Alpine, Snowboard or Nordic
• Certification in 2 disciplines (recommended)
• Actively involved as a ski school trainer with experience training age specific topics
• Have completed the ACE program in any division of PSIA
• Capable of committing to two training days per year and four days of work

Applications are due by January 25, 2005

You will receive a response by February 15, 2005

Send completed application packets (only complete packets will be processed) to: PSIA-NW, Attn: ACE Staff, 11206 Des Moines Memorial Dr. Suite 106, Seattle, WA 98168

Application Packets must include:

• Professional resume (1 page max)
• Cover letter (1 page max)
• Two letters of recommendation
  1. One from you school Director letting us know you will be made available and documenting your experience as a clinician 
  2. One from an active Divisional Staff Member or ACE clinician One article suitable for publication in the PSIA-NW Newsletter regarding an age specific topic
• Check for $80 (this amount will be returned if you are not selected to participate in the on-snow portion)

From the applicants, a group of cadet ACE clinicians will be invited to train with the ACE clinicians at first onsnow training. After the training you will be put on one of two programs.

1. You will be given feedback on areas that need to be improved and asked to come to the next training event. Failure to qualify at the second training session will terminate the application process.
2. You will be invited to shadow ACE clinics. All applicants will shadow at least two clinics before leading a clinic on their own

Requirements of all ACE clinicians:

• Actively participate in a children’s snow sport education program
• Be available for two ACE clinics per year (4 days)
• Participate in at least two trainings per year
• Purchase the current uniform pieces (not to exceed $250 annually). Current clinicians may wear a current DCL, Tech Team or ACE uniform when conducting an educational event.
• Submit at least one article per year for publication
• Conduct clinics following guidelines and meet or exceed the standards