SOLITUDE JR. INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM

The YMCA Junior Instructors Skiing & Snowboarding Training program was created to help build a bridge for skilled teen skiers and snowboarders to begin making their way into the ski industry as junior instructors. In completing this program, participants are eligible to work for ski resorts teaching others how to ski or snowboard! At the end of this program, participants will receive their Jr. Instructor certificate which is a nationally recognized certificate from the PSIA/AASI.

This program is comprised of three phases:

1. Participants will attend an in-person introduction to the online course with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors. This course introduction will be supplemented with an in-person Introduction to Youth Development training with the YMCA.
   
   
2. Participants will work on the slopes with Solitude Instructors to learn the hard and soft skills required to be a junior instructor.
   
   
3. Participants will work with beginner YMCA youth to practice all they have learned!

This program is designed for 15 to 17 year olds who can ski/snowboard at an intermediate level or higher. To be eligible for this program, participants must have the following hard skills on skis or a snowboard:

• Must have the ability to maneuver safely in a learning area and around all surface lifts at an area or resort or up/down hills and trails.
• Must show the ability to safely ski or ride in a group on green terrain (beginner/novice area) at an area or resort or up/down hills and trails and have been on a chairlift before.

THE DETAILS:

• COST: $50 for the full session. A $20 deposit is due at the time of registration. 
  
  
• WHO: Teens ages 15-17
  
  
• WHERE: Solitude Mountain Resort
  
  
• WHEN: All online training components MUST be completed prior to Mountain Training days. In order to earn their certificate at the end of the program, participants must attend all aspects of each phase, so that they can confidently lead others on the slopes as junior instructors! 
  • Phase 1 (In-person): 
    • Sunday, December 10th
    • 12:00 - 2:00 PM (Lunch provided)
    • Taylorsville YMCA Community Family Center
  • Phase 2 Lessons (In-person):
    • January 7, 21, 28, February 4
    • Time TBA
    • Solitude Mountain Resort
  • Phase 3 Practicum (In-person)
    • March 17, 24, April 7, 14
    • Time TBA
    • Solitude Mountain Resort
      
      

• WHAT'S INCLUDED: Pre-requisite online training, transportation (as needed),  mountain training days, lesson training days, lift tickets, rental equipment, goggles, and helmets.

• WHAT DO I PROVIDE: Appropriate clothing and lunch. 

• TRANSPORTATION: If participants prefer to drive themselves, they can reserve their own parking through Solitude Mountain Resort's website. Otherwise, we will be picking up the participants from 1 of 2 locations that you'll choose at the time of registration:

  • From Taylorsville: For participants in need of transportation to and from the Solitude Mountain Resort, there will be limited spots reserved on the bus vehicle from the Taylorsville YMCA Community Family Center. Transportation can be selected as an add-on during the registration process.

  • From the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride

• REGISTRATION:

  • Registration link coming November 1st! 

  • If you need assistance with registration, please call 801-466-6299