Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer
This process provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling instructor course.
Mandate of the Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer
The Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer is certified to conduct Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling instructor courses and certify instructors at that level.
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
Successful completion of the Kayak Rolling clinic.
Instructor Certification
Paddle Canada Basic Instructor.
Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling Instructor.
Teaching Experience
A minimum of two or more Kayak Rolling clinics within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least two of those clinics. All clinics must have had at least three participants in each.
Online Training
Completion of the Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Online Training module.
Minimum Mentorship Length
The Instructor Trainer Candidate (ITC) must apprentice on at least two Kayak Rolling Instructor courses. The apprentice can work with the same IT mentor on both courses.
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Level-1 Instructor Trainer is required to assess a Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer candidate.
Class Ratio
1 Instructor Trainer:1 candidate
Course Location
Appropriate to a Kayak Rolling clinic.
Environmental Conditions and Sea State
Environmental conditions must match those outlined in the Kayak Rolling clinic syllabus.
General Policies and Procedures
Please refer to the Instructor Trainer Development Manual for all general policies, development process and IT certification maintenance requirements.