NRM Snowboard Education Team Program
If you are a Snowboard Level III certified member in good standing and are interested in furthering your education and working toward becoming an assessor, you will want to apply for the NRM Snowboard IT Program.
The IT (In Training) program is for members who wish to someday become a member of the NRM region education and, possibly, assessment staff. This group has their own coach to help them work toward their goal. They work together as a group at fall training each season. Members are also encouraged to attend mid-season training, observe regional education and assessment events whenever possible, attend Snowboard Committee meetings, and NRM board meetings.
In order to participate in this program, members must:
- Be a Snowboard Level III certified member in good standing with AASI NRM
- Submit a Letter of Intent to the Snowboard discipline chair ([email protected]) or the NRM region office ([email protected]) before November 1 of the current year. The chair may follow this up with a phone interview.
This is not just a training program. Participation with this group signifies intent to apply for a job with NRM. Participants in the IT program who choose not to continue on this path will be directed toward other NRM training programs that fit closer to their goals.
IT / Snowboard Education Team Member Pathways
In Training towards Education Staff 1
After successfully achieving your AASI Level III, you become eligible to enroll in the AASI NRM region Snowboard Education Team In Training (IT) program. ITs are “in training” to lead AASI NRM Level I assessment events and other AASI NRM education events, and are on their way to DCE-1 status.
Hiring process:
- Register at least two weeks prior to the start date (or pay a late fee) and attend an AASI NRM Snowboard Education Team IT training event. These are generally held once a year, approximately one week prior to the PSIA-AASI NRM Fall Festival in Big Sky.
- Shadow a two-day AASI NRM Level I assessment event.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a completed summary of the Level I assessment event you shadowed: a general timeline of when, what, where, who, and why you did what you did.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a summary of your own version of an AASI NRM Level I assessment event, as if you were leading.
- The NRM Snowboard Education Committee will vote on whether you are ready to become a DCE-1 or need to continue your training.
Education Staff 1 towards Education Staff 2
Once you have attained Education Staff 1 status, you may choose to attain Education Staff 2 status.
Hiring process:
- Shadow an AASI NRM Level II Prep Clinic.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a completed summary of the clinic you shadowed: a general timeline of when, what, where, who, and why you did what you did.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a summary of your own version of a Level II Prep Clinic, as if you were leading.
- Shadow an AASI NRM Level II assessment event.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a completed summary of the assessment event you shadowed.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a summary of your own version of a Level II assessment event, as if you were leading.
- The NRM Snowboard Education Committee will vote on whether you are ready to become Education Staff 2 or need to continue your training.
Education Staff 2 towards Education Staff 3
Hiring process:
- Shadow an AASI NRM Level III Prep Clinic.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a completed summary of the clinic you shadowed: a general timeline of when, what, where, who, and why you did what you did.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a summary of your own version of a Level III Prep Clinic, as if you were leading.
- Shadow an AASI NRM Level III assessment event.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a completed summary of the assessment event you shadowed.
- Email the NRM Snowboard discipline chair a summary of your own version of a Level III assessment event, as if you were leading.
- The NRM Snowboard Education Committee will vote on whether you are ready to become a DCE-3 or need to continue your training.
AASI NRM Hiring Event
The hiring event happens each spring and registration is required. Historically, the on-snow skills assessment part of the hiring process has happened after the final certification assessments. However, NRM may hire employees when the need arises.
Who can apply?
- Returning Snowboard Education Team staff
- NRM members in good standing who have completed one season in the IT program and have their CS2
- Education staff members/assessors transferring from other regions who have their CS2
National Team members/coaches/selectors determine a game plan for the on-snow portion of the hiring event and make the final hiring decisions. Once determined, they will notify the Snowboard discipline chair, Snowboard assistant discipline chair, coaches, and the NRM region office. If hired, you will be expected to attend the Administration Orientation at Fall Training or after the Spring Hiring event.
Requirements to Maintain Assessor Status
- Member in good standing of NRM (dues paid in full)
- Commit to at least four days of availability each season
Assessors have a three-year term and may need to reapply for their status at the completion of their terms.
Note: It is recommended that assessors attend training every year. Contact the Snowboard discipline chair for more information.