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Become
an IKO Assistant Instructor
Are
you interested in landing a job as an Assistant Kiteboarding
Instructor, or do you want to start your pro kiteboarding
career and need to gain experience to attend an IKO
Instructor Training Course?
Either
way, the Assistant Instructor training program is for
you! Becoming an A.I. is a great way to gain experience
to prepare for a professional career, or simply discover
what an Instructor's job is all about ! If you intend
on registering for an ITC
( Instructor Training Course to become a Level
1 Instructor) but have no prior teaching background
in a water or aerial sport, then this course is mandatory.
In sum, it is the best way to unite your passion
with your job – and you can start your training as young
as 16 years old.
Not
only does the Assistant Instructor program provide you
with hands-on experience, but it also helps build great
teaching and organizational skills . In addition, you
will learn more about the equipment, how to prepare
and use it properly, how to follow the fundamental safety
principles, and much more. Lastly, becoming an
Assistant Instructor also provides you with the opportunity
to fully discover how a kiteboarding center works.
As
an IKO Assistant Instructor, you will be qualified to:
- Manage the organization and maintenance of equipment
- Manage the kite launching and landing of 1-2 students
- Teach 1 student at a time (up to level 1/D and
under the supervision of an IKO instructor level
2),
- Supervise the safety of 4 kiteboarders from level
3/J and above who rent equipment or need assistance
Your
benefits: become part of IKO´s international network!
Once
certified, you will have access to the Pro area of the
IKO website, and be able to view numerous job offers
and other benefits reserved to Pro Members. Moreover,
you have priority over other Candidates for an ITC,
should you choose to go on to become a Level 1 Instructor.
Prerequisites
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Be at least 16 years old (parental
consent if under 18),
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Be certified IKO kiteboarder level
3 for at least 6 months (or have equivalent level
of practice),
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Have a valid first aid and CPR diploma.
Click
here to book your kitesurfing course.
And
to view the NWK online shop
steve@kiteboardinglessons.co.uk
07799 532725
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Training
schedule
Assistant
Instructors are trained by IKO Instructors level 2 and
above. The training is organized in 3 steps, and
is completed in a minimum of 3 days .
The
first 2 steps are usually completed in 1 day.
These are: an evaluation of your competencies (kiteboarding
knowledge, practice level), and an evaluation of your
theoretical competencies (level check and update of
knowledge). A visit to a kiteboarding school also
takes place during the first day, in order for you to
better understand the way a Center functions (bookings,
equipment storage, spot set-up ...).
The
third step involves working with your instructor level
2 in live situation. During this stage of the training,
you will act as Assistant Instructor for at least 10
hours of lesson time.
Get
me started!
STEP
1: To start your training, you need to register
online here
! The initial registration fee is $50.00 USD
payable to the IKO, and includes Candidate Assistant
Instructor registration and a copy of the downloadable
Assistant Instructor Manual. Candidates
18 years of age and older may also choose to add on
an optional 1 year of IKO Instructor Insurance coverage
(including global professional liability, private liability
and personal accident coverage) for an additional fee
of $190.00 USD .
STEP
2: Upon successful registration and completion
of your payment, you will automatically receive your
Assistant Instructor Manual via email. Download and
print it!
STEP
3: If you have not already confirmed your Training
Instructor (IKO Instructor Level 2 or higher), you must
do so now. If you need help finding an Instructor
in your area, you may contact your local IKO
Affiliated Center , IKO
Affiliated Point , or IKO
Support for assistance.
We
can hold courses on any weekend upon request, if you
have a date in mind please give us a call, we need instructors!
Become part of our team!
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