The ISI National Instructor Training Program is designed to educate and train instructors in the techniques, standards, and professional requirements of teaching the ISI Ice Skating Program. ISI Ice Skating Program is the country’s leading learn-to-skate program.
ISI Instructor Core/Intermediate Certification
Thursday, October 24
9:00 a.m. (PT), 10:00 a.m. (MT), 11:00 a.m. (CT) Noon (ET).
The fee is $45 per attendee
ISI Professional Membership is required
ISI Group Class Instructor Certification
Sunday, October 27
2:00 p.m. (PT), 3:00 p.m. (MT), 4:o0 p.m. (CT) 5:00 p.m. (ET).
The fee is $35 per attendee
ISI Junior Instructor Membership (age 14-17 years) is required
ISI Instructor High Certification
Tuesday, October 29
9:00 a.m. (PT), 10:00 a.m. (MT), 11:00 a.m. (CT) Noon (ET).
The fee is $45 per attendee
ISI Professional Membership is required
Online ISI Instructor Training
Instructor Training certification courses are LIVE via the Zoom webinar platform!
We are excited to offer the ISI Group Class Instructor certification. This course is specifically designed for group class instructors only and will focus on the fundamentals of teaching a great group lesson class, including the skills in the Tots-Delta levels; working with parents, and tips on how to be a successful group lesson coach.
To be eligible for the ISI Group Class Instructor certification, you must be at least 14 years old and hold a current Junior Instructor membership. Upon completing the 2+ hour webinar and passing the test, you’ll receive your ISI Group Class Instructor certificate. You’ll have 7 days to complete the test. Adult ISI Professional members new to group class instruction are also welcome.
Please note: If you are already an ISI Professional member who coaches private lessons, this class is NOT for you.
ISI Instructor Core/Intermediate (levels Tot-Freestyle 5) OR ISI Instructor High (levels FS 6-FS 10). These certification courses review the required minimum passing standards for each maneuver and provide useful tips for preparing skaters for competition events, relevant information on teaching group classes, and effective business advice.
A current ISI Professional Membership is required for participation. After completing the 2.5-hour webinar and passing the test, you will receive a certificate as an ISI Instructor (for the applicable level). Attendees will have 7 days to complete the test.
Benefits for Skating Directors and Arena Managers:
- Screen prospective coaches before you hire them. An ISI Ice Skating Program certification means you’ll instantly know what skills they possess.
- Educate your current staff and increase their contribution to your facility’s success.
- Reduce the time YOU have to spend training staff.
- Make classes profitable and successful.
- Transform your staff into more than just employees—they become an integral part of your business’ success.
Benefits for Coaches
- Advance your career
- Differentiate yourself from your peers
- Increase your earning potential
- Gain respect and credibility
- Qualify to teach all ISI levels
- Create winning resume
- Expand your job opportunities
- Become more valuable to your facility
- Learn new and innovative ways of teaching skills
- Become a more knowledgeable coach