Surf 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer

Mandate of the Surf 2 SUP Instructor Trainer

The Surf 2 SUP Instructor Trainer is certified to:

• conduct the following Paddle Canada SUP instructor courses and certify instructors at these levels: Flatwater 1, Flatwater 2, Surf 1, Surf 2, and
• mentor the following Paddle Canada SUP instructor trainer Candidates: Flatwater 1, Flatwater 2, Surf 1, Surf 2.

Certification Awarded

Paddle Canada Surf 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Trainer.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites must be completed before the assessment process. The Surf 2 SUP Instructor Trainer Candidate must have:

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territory membership.

Skills Certification

Successful completion of Surf 2 SUP Skills course.

Instructor Certification

Successful completion of Surf 2 SUP Instructor course.

Instructor Trainer Certification

Successful completion of general Paddle Canada instructor trainer requirements.

Successful completion of Surf 1 SUP Instructor Trainer mentorship.

Teaching Experience

Taught two or more Surf 2 SUP skill courses with at least three participants in each course.

Instructor Trainer Experience

Taught two or more Surf 1 Instructor courses with at least three candidates in each course.

Minimum Staff and Certification

A Surf 2 SUP IT is required to assess a Surf 2 SUP Instructor Trainer Candidate.

The IT Candidate cannot work with the same IT mentor on both courses.

Environmental Conditions

Mentorships must be held in the Surf 1 Stand Up Paddleboard Skills course appropriate locations.

Candidate Assessment

Assessment occurs on an ongoing basis throughout the mentorship process. The IT Candidate must assist on at least two Surf 2 SUP Instructor courses. After each course, the IT Mentor will promptly submit an online evaluation form. If more than one instructor trainer is involved with the assessment, they will each submit an online evaluation.