Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer
This mentorship process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Beginner River Kayak Instructor course.
Mandate of the Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer
The Beginner River Kayak instructor trainer is certified to:
- conduct Paddle Canada Beginner River Kayak Instructor courses and certify Instructors at that level, and
- mentor A level River Kayak IT Instructor Candidates on up to Beginner River Kayak Instructor courses.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites must be completed before the assessment process starts.
Age
At least 18 years of age.
Membership
Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territory membership (as required).
Skills Certification
Advanced River Kayak Skills
Instructor Certification
Intermediate River Kayak Instructor
Instructor Trainer Certification
Successful completion of Flatwater River Kayak Instructor Trainer mentorship and the general Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer requirements.
Teaching Experience
Lead four or more Beginner River Kayak Skills courses, with at least one course happening within the last certification maintenance window. Taught at least two or more Paddle Canada Instructor courses in any discipline.
Certification Awarded
Paddle Canada Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Intermediate River Kayak Instructor Trainer.
Environmental Conditions
Mentorships must be held in Beginner River Kayak skills course appropriate locations; however, the Instructor Trainer must evaluate the personal skills of the candidate in Class II water at some time during the mentorship outside of course instruction.
Please see Moving Water Classifications for specific definitions of water classifications.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer or higher is required to complete this certification.
Candidate Assessment
Assessment occurs on an ongoing basis throughout the mentorship process. The instructor trainer (IT) apprentice must assist on at least two Beginner River Kayak Instructor courses. After each course, the IT mentor must provide timely feedback to the apprentice IT.
An Intermediate River Kayak Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Beginner River Kayak IT apprentice. The IT apprentice can work with the same IT mentor on both courses.