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