Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer
This process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak instructor course.
Mandate of the Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer
The Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer is certified to:
- conduct Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Instructor and Waterfront Kayak Instructor courses and certify instructors at those levels, and
- assist with a Level-1 Instructor Trainer on a Level-1 Sea Kayak Instructor course.
Course Details
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
Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills.
Instructor Certification
Paddle Canada Level-1 Instructor.
Teaching Experience
Taught a minimum of six or more Basic Skills courses within the past four years, being the lead instructor on at least three of those courses.
Online Training
Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module.
Minimum Mentorship Length
The Instructor Trainer Candidate must apprentice on a minimum of two Basic Kayak Instructor courses. The candidate can work with the same Instructor Trainer mentor on both courses.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Level-1 Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer candidate.
Class Ratio
1 Instructor Trainer:1 candidate
Course Location
Appropriate to a Basic Kayak skills course.
Environmental Conditions and Sea State
Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the Basic Kayak 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.