Wanna be a mountain bike instructor? Want to be able to teach others how to improve technically? Want to get paid to do what you love?

Endless Biking, a leading North Van company are joining with COTR to bring you the chance by delivering a Level 1 MTB instructor course here in our sweet little Fernie.

Its a 2.5 day course taking you through the essentials to teach and guide a beginner to intermediate level. Course dates 11-13 September 2009.

The Friday evening of theory will look at the theory, understanding the role of a instructor, industry standards, risk management and teaching theory. Saturday and Sunday will be spent on bikes covering each skill's teaching points, demonstrations and group and lesson management practices. The Endless Biking Instructor courses are recognized by many companies in BC and Yukon, providing you with the qualifications to get paid for teaching mountain biking.

Spaces are very limited so get in quick. Register with the College of the Rockies.

Course cost is $495. There are funding sources available to assist eligible participants to pay for the course. Contact Elk Valley Job Seekers or the College of the Rockies for more information.

For more information go to the COTR website
http://www.cotr.bc.ca/Fernie-ce/course-view.asp?ID=1852