Train to Teach: PMBIA Level 2 AIR Instructor Course at Christchurch Adventure Park

At the edge of Christchurch’s Port Hills, Christchurch Adventure Park in Cashmere delivers focused, lift-accessed mountain bike terrain that acts as the classroom for a four-day PMBIA AIR Instructor course. Meeting point: Christchurch Adventure Park Cafe - 50 McVicar drive, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022. Designed for riders who already hold PMBIA Level 1 and current PMBIA membership, the course turns capable riding into teachable skills and prepares candidates for an assessed progression to Level 2 or Level 3 certification over four consecutive days. Classroom time is short; most learning happens on the hill with daily ride sessions, practice teaching, mentor feedback and skills assessments focused on cornering, descending, steeps, rock rolls, pumping and the controlled introduction of jumps and drops. Candidates complete pre-course reading and a worksheet (approximately 2–3 hours) and must attend every day to remain eligible for certification. This is not a skills clinic; it’s a professional development program that blends teaching methodology with real-world trail selection, risk management and lesson structure using PMBIA templates proven in lift-served parks. Christchurch Adventure Park’s mix of machine-built berms, natural steep lines and technical rock sections gives candidates diverse teaching scenarios: managing flow on busy lift runs, coaching braking and body position on steep pitches, and safely introducing jumps. Mentor feedback is continuous and assessment is staged, which reduces single-day pressure and provides realistic pathways for a rider to demonstrate both instructor traits and competent on-bike performance. Logistics are straightforward: days usually finish between 4:00–5:00pm with an hour for lunch, courses are confirmed two weeks before start, and normal rain or cool temperatures rarely cancel—only severe trail damage or safety risks force reschedules. Refund and attendance rules are strict; non-attendance forfeits payment and participants should not book travel until course confirmation arrives. For experienced riders who want to move from riding to leading, the PMBIA AIR Instructor course at Christchurch Adventure Park converts advanced bike control into repeatable lessons, mentor-backed confidence and a recognized pathway to teach intermediate and advanced riders in lift-accessed parks. Candidates leave with practical deliverables: lesson plans, on-trail coaching strategies, assessment feedback and an awareness of how to match progressions to rider ability. Bring a well-maintained full-suspension or hardtail bike suited to the park’s features, a certified helmet, pads and a toolkit; instructors will expect candidates to manage basic mechanical fixes during the course. Whether you aim to teach at local trail centres, work seasonally in lift-served parks, or formalize your coaching, this intensive four-day program combines proven PMBIA frameworks with hands-on repetition in one of New Zealand’s most active training venues. Arrive ready to ride, complete the pre-reading, and expect mentorship that will push your teaching skills as hard as your riding. This course builds confident instructors.