Overview

March 29-30
Anacortes, WA

The Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring instructor certification program equips kayakers with the teaching, assessing, and leadership skills to provide safe and effective learning experiences in sheltered water. It is an entry point in the ACA Coastal Kayaking instructor scheme and, therefore, appropriate for paddlers who may not have prior experience as an outdoor educator.

The Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) as a multi-day course designed to develop and the skills of paddlesports instructors. The workshop focuses on instructional development and prepares you for an Instructor Certification Exam.
During the workshop, participants learn to:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of learning preferences.
• Teach and break down skills efficiently
• Create and maintain a safe outdoor classroom environment
• Develop engaging lessons
• Differentiate instruction to meet various skill levels

Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Candidates shall meet the standard for the skills and competencies outlined in the Level 2 Essential of Kayak Touring Skill Assessment before starting instructor development. By the time of evaluation, they are expected to exceed the Level 2 skills and technical knowledge, including the “developing skills" as identified in the assessment outline.

Instructor Candidates will focus on the instructing aspect of developing entry-level kayaking skills for those who wish to learn to kayak in Level 2 conditions. In general, Level 2 Instructors can plan courses, deliver structured learning sessions, and can recognize and correct common errors. Successful candidates will lead and teach in sheltered water environments with minimal learning distractions. As with all levels of coastal kayaking instructor training, there will also be a focus on the planning and delivering of skills courses and skill assessments, as well as the role and responsibilities of an ACA Instructor.

Current Level 2 Instructors can use this course as a way to update their certification for another 4 years. Let us know if you are a current instructor when you register!

You can view the full requirements from the ACA here

Click Here to Register For the Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)

$50 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration.

Highlights

• Body Boat Blade coaches are internationally trained and certified, and have paddled all over the world
• Alex & Jake have a wealth of experience and knowledge of teaching in multiple paddling disciplines
• We assess based on a set standard, not on completing set criteria or "checking boxes"

Location

Anacortes