Snowboard Level 2 Teaching/People Skills Assessment

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Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Event Type: Certification Exam

Location: Summit at Snoqualmie – Central

Registration Information:
– First Chair Rate: $200.00 (available through Wednesday, February 25)
– Last Chair Rate: $215.00
– CEUs: 6
– Spots Remaining: 2 (as of 41 minutes ago)

Prerequisites: Current PSIA-AASI Membership, Snowboard Level 1 Certification, Snowboard Level II Professional Knowledge Exam

Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 22, 2026, 11:59 pm

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Online Registration: Click here to register.

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Course Description:

Are you ready to test your teaching skills in the intermediate zone of snowboard instructor certification? This course is designed for the aspiring snowboard Level II instructor who is seeking assessment on their teaching and people skills performance compared to the AASI National Standards. Participants will explore the application of the Teaching and People Skills Fundamentals in intermediate and advanced terrain, conditions, and activities while receiving targeted evaluation and feedback. The course emphasizes adaptability to teaching individuals as part of a group in intermediate and advanced terrain to be evaluated to the AASI Level II Teaching standards. This assessment is the evaluative teaching step toward completing Level II certification.

• Please review the AASI Level II Certification Guide.

Learning Experiences:

Specific activities will vary depending on group, terrain, and conditions and typically include:

• Teaching students in the intermediate or advanced zone of the mountain.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, successful participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate consistency, accuracy, and adaptability in Level II teaching assessment activities.

• Apply the Teaching and People Skills Fundamentals to varied teaching scenarios consistently.

Prerequisite(s):

• AASI Level I Certification

• Ability to ride confidently and safely in intermediate terrain and conditions, including steeps, bumps, off-piste, and freestyle features

• Familiarity with Level II assessment activities and assessment criteria

• Commitment

Recommended Learning Resources:

• AASI National Standards and Level II Teaching Assessment Form

• AASI Snowboard Technical Manual

• AASI Performance Guide

Equipment/Materials Needed:

• Personal snowboard equipment suitable for advanced all-mountain and freestyle conditions

Additional Event Details:

If registering for the same module more than one time in the season, you agree you will not be eligible to receive a refund if you cancel, or not show up to, the second exam, you hold a spot from someone else being able to register for the exam. Even if you see a waitlist.

Exam Modules in Entirety

Please note, to complete your certification, all modules, including the professional development online exam, have to be successfully completed in the Northwest, partial modules completed in another division do not cross over.

Know Ahead

Make sure you are familiar with, and know, the appropriate section(s) of the Snowboard Certification Guide and the National Snowboard Standards. And that you have talked with your trainer on expectations and your readiness for the exam.

Member Lift Ticket Support – Thank You!

The Summit at Snoqualmie is generously supporting this program by providing lift tickets only for those who do not hold a season pass at the area, PSIA-NW thanks The Summit for its support of the instructors and their continuing education.

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