INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025/2026 SEASON OPENS SEPTEMBER 1ST
Being a CADS Volunteer means being part of a large community that loves to give back. Being a Volunteer Instructor is rewarding work, where you are able to see the impact you’re making in real-time as your students skills and confidence grow. Make a difference this winter & join our crew!
We could not do this without our wonderful volunteers! CADS Edmonton welcomes volunteers for both on-snow and off-snow positions. There is a role for everybody, regardless of your skiing ability. See roles available below.
The number of students who can participate in the program is directly tied to the size of our volunteer team, so register today!
NOTE: Instructor Volunteers are teaching on snow, Volunteers are participating off-snow. Please be sure to indicate this when signing up to Snowline.
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS
- CASI/CSIA Certification is not necessary; but must be confident skiing or snowboarding down green and blue runs.
- 1 day per week from January-March is ideal for our weekly programming. If you’re not available consistently, that is no problem! You can join on as a floater, or pick up Field Trip requests through the season.
- $48 CADS Registration fee paid through snowline.
- Committed to having fun!
DON'T SKI OR SNOWBOARD? WE ALWAYS NEED:
- Organizers
- Board Members
- Event Volunteers
- Chalet Supervisors
- Fundraising Volunteers
FAQ
Yes, you will need to complete a Police Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check before programming begins. The link will be sent through Snowline. You may complete this check at no cost.
Our weekly programs run for 3 hours total, you lesson will be scheduled for 2 hours within that time frame. Monday Night Programs run from 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Saturday Morning Programs run from 9:30am-12:30pm. You may sign up for one or both. Programming runs from mid-January to mid-March.
You don’t need to be an experienced instructor to join CADS! While we are always looking for CASI/CSIA Certified Instructors, it is not a requirement to volunteer with CADS Edmonton. All we ask is that you can ski/snowboard comfortably down blue and green runs.
We provide 2 free training days in December, and 2 in January to get help you feel confident on the snow. Instructor Training is held at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort from 8:30am-3:30pm.
You must be 15 years or older to volunteer with CADS. If you are interested in teaching the Sit Ski discipline, you must be 18 years or older to tether the sit ski.
CADS programs are held at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort. If you sign-up for Field Trips, you may be required to teach at other hills throughout the city. At the end of each season we also hold a Marmot Trip which is optional.
All lift tickets will be covered by CADS Edmonton for time spent teaching, regardless of the hill.
Help us grow our team of instructors!
As an incentive to bring in new volunteers we are asking that returning volunteer instructors encourage a friend, co-worker or family member to register for the upcoming season.
If they become a volunteer instructor for the current season, you will be entered into a draw for some really exciting prizes. Plus, you will get to volunteer with someone you know.
Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word about this fantastic program!
