ACA Instructor Certification Workshop for Levels 1 and 2
Training and certification designed to prepare paddlers to transition from enthusiast to instructor $420
Program Instructor: Todd Johnstone-Wright
DATE: August 5-7 (9:00a-5:00p all three days)
LOCATION: Cold Spring
The ACA L1/2 Introduction to Kayak/Essentials of Kayak Touring ICW is a combined training and certification designed to prepare paddlers for the transition from enthusiast to instructor. The first two days of the course will focus on refining individual skills, session planning, content delivery, observation and assessment, learning through gaming, managing sessions and groups, making learning happen, and having fun. The final day will be an instructor assessment where candidates will deliver a variety of instructional sessions in either the Level 1 or Level 2 instructional venue. Our goal is to develop competent instructors, who are able to meet the needs of diverse groups of paddlers, through fun, engaging, and intentional sessions.
Pre-requisites: Candidates interested in ACA Instructor Certification must possess current First Aid and CPR credentials (ACA FA/CPR Requirement). You may participate in the assessment without FA/CPR credentials, but your certification would be pending until proof of FA/CPR is confirmed. While there are no formal skills required to participate in the Level 1/2 ICW, it is expected that all candidates are able to paddle at a skill level, commensurate with their desired level of training, prior to the course. There is a strong recommendation for an L2 skills assessment prior to workshop. The staff at HRE can help you determine if you are ready for the ICW, and help you get there if you are not.
Program Instructor: Todd Johnstone-Wright
DATE: August 5-7 (9:00a-5:00p all three days)
LOCATION: Cold Spring
The ACA L1/2 Introduction to Kayak/Essentials of Kayak Touring ICW is a combined training and certification designed to prepare paddlers for the transition from enthusiast to instructor. The first two days of the course will focus on refining individual skills, session planning, content delivery, observation and assessment, learning through gaming, managing sessions and groups, making learning happen, and having fun. The final day will be an instructor assessment where candidates will deliver a variety of instructional sessions in either the Level 1 or Level 2 instructional venue. Our goal is to develop competent instructors, who are able to meet the needs of diverse groups of paddlers, through fun, engaging, and intentional sessions.
Pre-requisites: Candidates interested in ACA Instructor Certification must possess current First Aid and CPR credentials (ACA FA/CPR Requirement). You may participate in the assessment without FA/CPR credentials, but your certification would be pending until proof of FA/CPR is confirmed. While there are no formal skills required to participate in the Level 1/2 ICW, it is expected that all candidates are able to paddle at a skill level, commensurate with their desired level of training, prior to the course. There is a strong recommendation for an L2 skills assessment prior to workshop. The staff at HRE can help you determine if you are ready for the ICW, and help you get there if you are not.