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There are two ways to become a River Kayak IT. The traditional method involves completing all of the prerequisites and the online IT training before beginning apprenticing with one or more IT mentors. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites; see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

Alternatively, the IT transfer method allows existing Paddle Canada ITs, in certain circumstances, to skip the apprenticeships in recognition of previous IT training (in River Kayak or any other stream). If you meet all the prerequisites for this IT certification and have achieved an equivalent IT certification in any Paddle Canada stream then you can apply to use the IT transfer method.

You can contact the Program Committee before being accepted into the IT development program to receive access to the relevant IT online training module. Completing the module and the assigned project typically takes 1-2 weeks. If you have previously completed that module as part of another Paddle Canada IT program, you will not need to redo it.

Whether you are following the traditional or the IT transfer method, your first step is to complete this application!

This form has multiple pages. In order to complete this application you will need the following:

your Paddle Canada member number,
why you want to become an IT,
your prerequisite skills certification, the date it occurred, its course number, and the instructor's name,
your prerequisite instructor certification, the date it occurred, its course number, and the IT's name,
your prerequisite IT certification (if applicable), the date it occurred, its course number, and the IT's name,
all of the prerequisite skills courses you have taught, their course dates, their course numbers, and the number of student in each course, and
all of the prerequisite instructor courses you have taught (if applicable), their course dates, their course numbers, and the number of student in each course.

Under normal circumstances you can expect to hear back within 2-3 weeks regarding your application. Any incomplete information on the form will delay processing.

Prerequisites Check

What IT certification are you pursuing?*

Flatwater River Kayak IT

Beginner River Kayak IT

Intermediate River Kayak IT

Advanced River Kayak IT

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

If you are missing any prerequisites then you must make a note in the relevant space. Longer explanations can go into Why you want to be an IT section. There are limited circumstances in which you can begin your IT development without all the prerequisites. Please see the IT Manual and our program manual for current details.

Flatwater River Kayak Instructor Trainer

At least 18 years of age
Skills Certification: Intermediate River Kayak skills
Instructor Certification: Beginner River Kayak Instructor
Teaching Experience: lead four (4) or more Flatwater River Kayak Skills courses, each with at least 3 students, and at least one having occurred within the certification maintenance period (typically 4 years).

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

Beginner River Kayak Instructor Trainer

At least 18 years of age
Skills Certification: Advanced River Kayak skills
Instructor Certification: Intermediate River Kayak Instructor
Teaching Experience: lead 4 Beginner River Kayak Skills courses, each with at least 3 students, and at least one having occurred within the certification maintenance period (typically 4 years)

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

Intermediate River Kayak Instructor Trainer

At least 18 years of age
Skills Certification: Advanced River Kayak skills
Instructor Certification: Advanced River Kayak Instructor
Instructor Trainer Certification: Beginner River Kayak Instructor
Teaching Experience: lead 3 more Intermediate River Kayak Skills courses with at least 3 students in each course, and at least one having occurred within the certification maintenance period (typically 4 years)
IT Experience: taught at least 2 Paddle Canada Instructor courses in any discipline

These are the prerequisites for the IT certification you seek.

Advanced River Kayak Instructor Trainer

At least 18 years of age
Skills Certification: Advanced River Kayak skills
Instructor Certification: Advanced River Kayak Instructor
Instructor Trainer Certification: Intermediate River Kayak Instructor
Teaching Experience: taught 3 Advanced River Kayak Skills courses, at least one of which they were the leading instructor, with at least 3 students in each course, and at least one having occurred within the certification maintenance period (typically 4 years)
IT Experience: taught 2 Paddle Canada Instructor courses in any discipline within IT Level B, which includes Intermediate River kayak Skills

As a part of your IT training you are required to successfully complete the 'Silver' Level online IT training module. Have you successfully completed it yet?*

Yes

I can't remember

If you have already completed it you will not need to repeat it.

As a part of your IT training you are required to successfully complete the 'Gold' Level online IT training module. Have you successfully completed it yet?*

Yes

I can't remember

If you have already completed it you will not need to repeat it.

Candidate Information

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone

Paddle Canada Membership Number*

Which IT development method are pursuing?*

Traditional method, involving apprenticeships

IT transfer method, for existing ITs

Why do you want to become a Paddle Canada River Kayak Instructor Trainer?*

Skills Certification Prerequisites

Your highest River Kayak skills certification:*

Date of certification:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Certifying instructor's name:*

Instructor Certification Prerequisites

Your highest River Kayak Instructor certification:*

Date of certification:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Certifying IT's name:*

Instructor Trainer Certification Prerequisites

Your highest River Kayak Instructor Trainer certification:*

Date of certification:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Name of IT mentor(s):*

Teaching Experience Prerequisites

Please list your teaching experience that fulfills the required prerequisites.

River Kayak Skills course #1: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

Where you the lead instructor?*

Yes

River Kayak Skills course #2: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

Where you the lead instructor?*

Yes

River Kayak Skills course #3: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

Where you the lead instructor?*

Yes

River Kayak Skills course #4: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

Where you the lead instructor?*

Yes

Paddle Canada Instructor course #1: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

Paddle Canada Instructor course #2: Level*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Number of students enrolled:*

What existing IT certification do you hold that qualifies you for the IT transfer method?*

Course date:*

Sanctioned course number:*

Are you an instructor or IT in any other Paddle Canada disciplines?*

Yes

List those certifications (with year of certification):*

Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Commitment

Instructor Trainers represent the pinnacle of instruction certification in Canada. Paddle Canada knows it is critical for instructor-trainers to remain active and current, as it is their knowledge, skills and experience that is passed down to instructors, and from there to paddlers.

As leaders in the paddling community, instructor trainers have additional responsibilities to the paddling community and Paddle Canada, including meaningful contribution to the growth and development of the program and to their local paddling community, as well as development of instructors and other instructor trainers.

I agree to promote and be an advocate for Paddle Canada programs, and paddling in general.
I agree that as an Instructor Trainer, I am an actual and perceived representative for Paddle Canada and its programs. As such, it is important to publicly support Paddle Canada’s actions, policies and programs. If I have any issues or concerns I will first follow internal procedures to address them.
I agree to model appropriate behaviour at all times I am paddling, whether I am instructing, mentoring or simply paddling for my own enjoyment. “Appropriate behaviour” includes demonstrating proper safety attentiveness, exhibiting appropriate self-care and displaying courteous behaviour to all course participants, paddlers, competitors and the general public.
I agree to contribute to the growth and development of the Paddle Canada program and my local paddling community, where appropriate.
I agree to abide by all current applicable Paddle Canada policies.

IT Commitment Agreement*

I agree to the IT Commitments listed above.

Do you have any questions or comments?

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River Kayak Instructor Trainer Application

Prerequisites Check

Candidate Information

Skills Certification Prerequisites

Instructor Certification Prerequisites

Instructor Trainer Certification Prerequisites

Teaching Experience Prerequisites

Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer Commitment

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