2011-2012 Start Up Training Information

  2011/2012 Start Up Training

Before attending training All New and Returning Volunteers need to print, complete and fax back to the office the Volunteer Application and Liability Release and Assumption of Risk forms. Before attending training please read the Winter Volunteer Manual and the Winter Instructor Manual and fill out the Winter Instruction Questionnaire. Please bring the completed and signed questionnaire to training. This is required. You will receive two training hours when you arrive at Start-Up training with the completed and signed questionnaire.

All prospective New Instructors must attend all three days of a Training Session. Returning Instructors need only attend the final two days of any training session.

Check out our new online calendar for available training dates.

Please contact the DSES Offica at (760) 934-0791 or email Mark Spieler, with any questions.

  FAQs

After I attend the Start Up Training will I have more opportunities to train? Yes! Lots of specific training will be offered throughout the season - check out the calendar. These trainings are fun and informative but not required. You will receive volunteer hours for every training session you attend.

I attended training last year; do I need to do it again? Yes! Every year there are some changes with the way we run our operation. We strive to give everyone the opportunity to build upon the skills you have.

Can I do the trainings out of order? It is highly recommended that you do the two day training sessions in order. We really want to provide a comprehensive two day training session so that every instructor has the tools and knowledge to teach high quality lessons.

What if I want to get certified? We will start certification training after the New Year. There will be opportunities to train for all levels of Adaptive Certification, Alpine and Snowboard.

Do I have to meet grooming standards for training? Yes! Starting with your first day of training you will be required to meet DSES and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area grooming standards. For men: short hair and no facial hair; for everyone: no visible facial piercings (although earrings are OK for men and women)

Should I bring my ski/snowboard equipment? Yes! Conditions permitting, we will be training outside for part of both days. Refer to the overview of the trainings (above)

Do I need a pass for training? No. While in training sessions you will be in DSES uniforms which will allow you on the lift.

How do I know what level skier/boarder I am? Click Here for some guidlines.