Paddle Canada Manuals

Big Canoe Coastal Instructor Trainer (Endorsement)

This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Big Canoe Coastal Instructor courses.

Discipline: Canoeing Stream: Instructor Trainer Development

Mandate of the Big Canoe Coastal Instructor Trainer

The Big Canoe Coastal Instructor Trainer is certified to mentor and assess Paddle Canada Big Canoe Coastal instructor candidates and to certify instructors at that level.

Prerequisites

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (as required).

Instructor Certification

Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Instructor.

Instructor Trainer Certification

Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor Trainer.

Teaching Experience

Taught a minimum of four combined Intermediate and Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Leader courses.

Taught a minimum of one Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor course.

Paddling Experience

Extensive experience paddling in intermediate coastal waters.

Other Recommended Training

None.

Certification Awarded

Paddle Canada Big Canoe Coastal Instructor Trainer

Published: February 20, 2025 Last updated: April 30, 2026