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Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem/Solo Instructor Trainer

This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem/Solo Instructor Trainer course.

Discipline: Canoeing Stream: Instructor Trainer Development

Mandate of the Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem/Solo Instructor Trainer

The Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem/Solo Instructor Trainer is certified to:

  • conduct Paddle Canada Lake Tandem canoe instructor courses up to the Introduction Lake Canoe Tandem and to certify paddlers at that level
  • mentor and assess Paddle Canada Waterfront and Basic Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels, and
  • assist on Lake Canoe Intermediate Instructor courses.

Prerequisites

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and if applicable the Provincial/Territorial membership.

Skills Certification

Lake Canoe Advanced Tandem or Solo Skills

Instructor Certification

Lake Canoe Intermediate Tandem or Solo Lake Instructor

Teaching Experience

Taught at least one Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem or Solo Skills course and at least one Lake Canoe Intermediate Tandem or Solo Skills course. Both courses must have taken place in the past four years.

Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module.

Minimum Staff and Certification

One Lake Canoe Advanced Tandem or Solo Instructor Trainer

Certification Awarded

Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem or Solo Instructor Trainer

Environmental Conditions

Conditions must match those outlined in the Intermediate Lake skills course syllabus.

General Policies and Procedures

Please refer to the Instructor Trainer Development manual for all policies, development process and IT certification maintenance requirements.

Published: January 27, 2025 Last updated: April 30, 2026