Coastal Canoeing Instructor Trainer
This course provides a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor course.
Paddle Canada’s Instructor Trainer Development process is standardized across the organization. This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor Course.
Information about becoming an Instructor Trainer, the specific syllabus, and maintaining your Instructor Trainer certification, can be found in the Instructor Trainer Development Manual at members.paddlecanada.com.
Instructor Trainers have significant influence on the delivery of the overall Coastal Canoeing Program. Appropriate time taken to gain experience is of paramount importance. The participant must be thoroughly familiar and competent with the Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Program. Instructor Trainers are leaders in the paddling community and must demonstrate good judgment in all matters relating to safety, group management and the general welfare of all participants.
- Instructor Trainers are expected to promote and support the Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Program
- Certification for Instructor Trainers is achieved through a system of prerequisites and mentorship
- There is one level of Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor Trainer
Mandate
To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor Program
The Coastal Canoeing Instructor Trainer is certified to
- Certify Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructors
- Certify Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor Trainers
Prerequisites
Age
At least 18 years of age.
Skills Certification
Advanced Coastal Canoeing
Instructor Certification
Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor.
Instructor Trainer Certification
Paddle Canada Advanced Lake Tandem Instructor Trainer certification or
Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 2 Instructor Trainer certification
Teaching Experience
Instructed on at least 2 Advanced Coastal Canoeing Courses (not including any courses taught as part of the Advanced Coastal Canoeing Instructor process or skill certification process). The instructor candidate must appear as an instructor on the course registration.
Assist on one Paddle Canada Coastal Canoeing Instructor course.
Online Training
Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module.
Other Recommended Training
Wilderness First Aid (16 hour).
VHF Radio Operators Certificate.