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Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer

This process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Advanced Styles Canoeing Instructor course.

Discipline: Canoeing Stream: Instructor Trainer Development

Mandate of the Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer

The Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer is certified to:

  • conduct Paddle Canada Style Canoeing instructor courses up to Advanced Style Canoeing and to certify instructors at those levels, and
  • mentor and assess Paddle Canada Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Instructor Trainer Candidates and certify instructor trainers at those levels.

Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be completed before the development process begins.

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

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

Skills Certification

Advanced Style Canoeing Skills.

Instructor Certification

Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor.

Instructor Trainer Certification

Intermediate Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer.

Teaching Experience

Taught a minimum of two Style Canoeing skills courses, one of which at the Advanced Level, with at least three participants within the last four years.

Online Training

Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module.

Certification Awarded

Paddle Canada Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer.

Minimum Staff and Certification

One Paddle Canada Advanced Style Canoeing Instructor Trainer.

Course Location

Location must match those outlined in the Advanced Style Canoeing Skills course syllabus.

Environmental Conditions

Conditions must match those outlined in the Advanced Style Canoeing Skills course syllabus.

General Policies and Procedures

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

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