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Playing around in rocks in a sea kayak.

Location: Bay of Fundy, Saint John, New Brunswick. Photo credit: Adam Constantine

Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer Application

If you love to teach sea kayaking and have a history of providing excellent instructional experiences for your students, then you should consider becoming a Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer (IT). Or, if you are currently a Paddle Canada IT, you may be able to achieve a Sea Kayak IT certification based on your IT experience.

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There are two ways to become a Sea 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 Sea 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?*
- Waterfront Kayak IT
- Kayak Rolling IT
- Basic Kayak IT
- Level 1 Sea Kayak IT
- Level 2 Sea Kayak IT
- Level 3 Sea 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.
Waterfront Kayak Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Level 1 Sea Kayak skills
- Instructor Certification: Basic Kayak Instructor
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Basic Kayak Skills courses within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least two of those courses., each with at least 3 students
- First Aid: Current certification in first aid (14 hours) with CPR
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.
Kayak Rolling Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Kayak Rolling skills
- Instructor Certification: Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor, and Kayak Rolling Instructor
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Kayak Rolling clinics within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least two of those clinics, each with at least 3 students
- First Aid: Current certification in first aid (14 hours) with CPR
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.
Basic Kayak Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Level 2 Sea Kayak skills
- Instructor Certification: Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Level 1 Skills courses within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least two of those courses, each with at least 3 students
- First Aid: Current certification in first aid (14 hours) with CPR
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.
Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Level 3 Sea Kayak skills
- Instructor Certification: Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Level 2 Skills courses within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least two of those courses, each with at least 3 students
- First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR
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.
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Level 4 Sea Kayak skills
- Instructor Certification: Level 3 Sea Kayak Instructor
- Instructor Trainer Certification: Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Level 3 Skills courses within the past four years, being the lead instructor on at least one of those courses, with at least 3 students in each course
- IT Experience: Taught a minimum of two, Level 1 Instructor courses in the past four years, being the lead instructor on one, with at least 3 students in each course
- First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR
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.
Level 3 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer
- At least 18 years of age
- Skills Certification: Level 4 Sea Kayak skills
- Instructor Certification: Level 4 Sea Kayak Instructor
- Instructor Trainer Certification: Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer
- Teaching Experience: Taught two or more Level-4 Skills courses within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least one of those courses, with at least 3 students in each course
- IT Experience: Taught a minimum of one Level-2 Instructor courses in the past four years, being the lead instructor, with at least 3 students in each course
- First Aid: Current certification in wilderness first aid (36 hours) with CPR
As a part of your IT training you are required to successfully complete the 'Bronze' Level online IT training module. Have you successfully completed it yet?
- Yes
- No
- I can't remember
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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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*
Why do you want to become a Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer?*
Which IT development method are pursuing?*
- Traditional method, involving apprenticeships
- IT transfer method, for existing ITs
What existing IT certification do you have that qualifies you for the IT transfer method?*

You need an "A level" IT certification in any Paddle Canada stream to apply for the Waterfront, Rolling, Basic, or Level 1 Sea Kayak IT certifications. For Level 2 or Level 3 sea Kayak IT certifications you need an "B level" IT certification in any Paddle Canada stream. See the IT Manual for the details.
Course Date:*
IT's name:*
Sanctioned course number:*

Skills Certification Prerequisites
Your highest Sea Kayak skills certification:*
Date of certification:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Certifying instructor's name:*
Instructor Certification Prerequisites
Your highest Sea Kayak Instructor certification:*
Date of certification:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Certifying IT's name:*
Instructor Trainer Certification Prerequisites
Your highest Sea 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.
Sea Kayak Skills course #1: Level*
Course date:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Number of students enrolled:*
Where you the lead instructor?*
- Yes
- No
Sea Kayak Skills course #2: Level*
Course date:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Number of students enrolled:*
Where you the lead instructor?*
- Yes
- No
Instructor course taught #1: Level*
Course date:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Number of students enrolled:*
Instructor course taught #2: Level*
Course date:*
Sanctioned course number:*
Number of students enrolled:*
Are you an instructor or IT in any other Paddle Canada disciplines?*
- Yes
- No
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.
1. I agree to promote and be an advocate for Paddle Canada programs, and paddling in general.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. I agree to contribute to the growth and development of the Paddle Canada program and my local paddling community, where appropriate.
5. 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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