PSIA-AASI

PSIA-AASI membership - It’s about more than just the benefits

There are a million ways to enjoy winter, but wouldn’t you say you’ve picked the best one? As a ski or snowboard instructor, you get paid to share the on-snow stoke with others, have fun, and maybe change someone’s life for the better. You are part of a close-knit community of people who are just as jazzed as you are about all things skiing and riding. And in every lesson you teach you have a chance to bring more people into that cool club, to share the boundless thrill of flying on snow, floating on untracked powder, grinding a killer rail, or launching skyward out of a halfpipe.

But as the old saying goes, “you can’t do it alone.” That’s why 50+ years ago a bunch of people like you got together and created an association dedicated to making that shared snowsports experience as exciting, fulfilling, and consistently first-rate as it can be.  You are part of the most recognized—and with 31,500 members, the largest—snowsports instruction association in the world. The goal of PSIA-AASI is simple: to give you the things you need to grow personally, develop professionally, and, well, rock your students’ world. From Alaska to Florida, your association and the nine divisions of PSIA-AASI offer the largest array of programs available ANYWHERE—all designed to promote your success.

Taking care of you is job-one, so we listen to your needs and dreams to develop programs, materials, and an overall environment that helps you grow personally and professionally in this great vocation. And then we add even more to ensure the maximum possible value to anyone who is, or becomes, a member! PSIA-AASI’s volunteer leadership, energetic divisional staff, and committed national office staff all work to ensure you have access to everything you need to become a better teacher, skier, and rider.

Just The Facts
Sometimes it’s all about the numbers: 31,500 members, hundreds of discount products from PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers and the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog available to members at a discount, promotion of your passion and profession to millions of consumer households each year.  Those are all great takeaways. Here are more:

- Improve your skiing, riding, and teaching by participating in one of the thousands of educational clinics and exams available across the country.

- Prove your knowledge and improve your standing by obtaining one or more of the nationally recognized certifications in 5 different disciplines. 

- Take advantage of free online teaching resources, including the PSIA-AASI Movement Matrix and the Entry Level Instructor’s Guide to aid your learning and your teaching.

- Learn from 21 different teaching and technical manuals available at a reduced cost to members.

- Get a free subscription to 32 Degrees: The Journal of Professional Snowsports Instruction, which helps you learn the latest in teaching tactics and stay in tune with industry trends.

- Save on your skis, boards, and other winter gear through members-only promotional and professional offers from dozens of PSIA-AASI Official Suppliers.

- Get those hard-to-find items you’ll need throughout the season—from tuning tools and backpacks to outwear and underwear—all available through the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog.

- Conduct business when you want with 24/7 access to Official Supplier ordering, the Accessories Catalog, event registration, and your member information through the Online Member Center.

- Connect to old friends and make some new ones through the PSIA-AASI Community, a social networking resource specifically designed for you.

- Sleep a little better at night knowing you can get Accidental Medical and Professional Liability coverage to cover you and your assets when others might not.

- Enoy increased public recognition through Go With a Pro television—reaching 41 million households a year—and publicity via Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

- Each PSIA-AASI division offers benefits in addition to these; do check them out today!

Promoting You and PSIA-AASI
PSIA-AASI supports you by helping association sponsors promote snowsports instruction to the public. Since sharing our passion for skiing and snowboarding is core to all of us, on your behalf we also establish links with other organizations to strengthen the industry as a whole.

- National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)

- National Ski Patrol (NSP)

- SnowSports Industries America (SIA)

These and other associations help us increase industry and public awareness of the value of taking ski and snowboard lessons. PSIA-AASI also represents you annually at the NSAA Convention and SIA Snow Show.

Thank you for your continued support. Your commitment and membership enables us to introduce millions to skiing and snowboarding every year, and PSIA-AASI aims to help you get the most out of your lessons, enjoy your time on snow, and get access to the resources you need to be successful!