Nobu Ota is a ski instructor, instructor trainer and CSIA course coordinator working through OTA — Outdoor Training Academy.
Ski teaching and course operations
His work includes CSIA course organisation and conduct, ski instructor development, and support for skiers preparing for instructor certification. OTA coordinates CSIA courses at Tomamu, Nekoma Mt. and Yubari with CSIA Japan and the local organisations involved at each venue.
Languages
Japanese (native) and English.
Qualifications
| Organisation | Qualifications |
|---|---|
| CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance) | Level 4 · Snow Park Level 1 · Level 1 Course Conductor |
| SAJ (Ski Association of Japan) | Ski Instructor · Crown Prize · B Class Examiner (Instructor exam and Crown Prize test) |
| CSCF (Canadian Ski Coaches Federation) | Development Level 2 |
| CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Ski Association) | Level 1 |
| CADS (Canadian Adaptive Snowsports) | Level 1 |
| CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association) | Operations Level 1 |
| CASI (Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors) | Level 1 |
Professional background
Instructor training at Tomamu Snow Academy, SAJ badge-test examination, and instructor training for Chinese-speaking staff at Hakuba Goryu Ski School. CSIA course organisation and conduct at Tomamu and Nekoma Mt. also feature in his training background.