The Waterfront Instructor is an entry-level instructor program is designed for those individuals that would like to teach in a small designated area (80 x 100 metres) such as a pond or lake beachfront in calm waters.
This certification has expanded from camp counsellors to canoe club leaders, teachers and scout and guide leaders and others that want to teach through games in this safe and calm designated area.
A Waterfront Instructor is certified to conduct Paddle Canada Waterfront Program.
Canoeing Basics or equivalent skills with permission of the course instructor.
How to Register for an Instructor Course
Contact the course director/organization and register with them first.
Register yourself as an instructor candidate member with Paddle Canada by following these steps:
Are you existing Paddle Canada member or a past skill course student? Login to your account and follow the instructor candidate link there.
Are you brand new to Paddle Canada? Proceed to the Instructor Candidate membership form.
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The content on this page is provided for information only and could be incorrect or outdated. The course program manual is the official syllabus.
If you have any specific syllabus questions, please get in touch with the
Canoe Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.
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