ACA Level 2 Instructor ICE

$300.00

The Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Certification Exam equips kayakers with the teaching, assessing, and leadership skills to provide safe and effective learning experiences in sheltered water. It is an entry point in the ACA Coastal Kayaking instructor scheme and, therefore, appropriate for paddlers who may not have prior experience as an outdoor educator.

The Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) is a formal evaluation of a candidate's paddling and teaching skills. It follows the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) and focuses on assessing the candidate's ability to effectively demonstrate and teach paddlesports skills.
During the ICE, candidates are evaluated on:

• Paddling skills: Consistency and quality of demonstration

• Teaching skills: Ability to present and break down skills effectively

• Technical knowledge: Understanding of paddlesports techniques and safety

• Safety and rescue techniques: Competency in performing rescues and ensuring safety

• Group management: Ability to manage a group and maintain a positive learning environment

• ACA Knowledge and History: Understand resources available to you and where to find them

The goal is to ensure that candidates can safely and effectively instruct Paddlesports in the Level 2 environment.

Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Candidates shall meet the standard for the skills and competencies outlined in the Level 2 Essential of Kayak Touring Skill Assessment before starting instructor development. By the time of evaluation, they are expected to exceed the Level 2 skills and technical knowledge, including the “developing skills" as identified in the assessment outline.

Instructor Candidates will focus on the instructing aspect of developing entry-level kayaking skills for those who wish to learn to kayak in Level 2 conditions. In general, Level 2 Instructors can plan courses, deliver structured learning sessions, and can recognize and correct common errors. Successful candidates will lead and teach in sheltered water environments with minimal learning distractions. As with all levels of coastal kayaking instructor training, there will also be a focus on the planning and delivering of skills courses and skill assessments, as well as the role and responsibilities of an ACA Instructor

Current Level 2Instructors can use this course as a way to update their certification for another 4 years. Let us know if you are a current instructor when you register!

You can view the full requirements from the ACA here

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• Class Highlights

  • Body Boat Blade coaches are internationally trained and certified, and have paddled all over the world

  • Our Instructor Trainers have a wealth of experience and knowledge of teaching in multiple paddling disciplines

  • We train and assess based on the set standard, not on completing a set of criteria or "checking boxes"

  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of learning preferences.

  • Teach and break down skills efficiently

  • Create and maintain a safe outdoor classroom environment

  • Develop engaging lessons

  • Differentiate instruction to meet various skill levels

• Prerequisites

  • Demonstrate general knowledge of the purpose and significance of the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)

  • Be a current ACA member

  • Understands and acts in accordance with ACA's Code of Conduct

  • Must have successfully completed Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Skills Assessment or have the equivalent skill level to meet the skills assessment standards before the Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)

• Registration Process

  Onboarding: After signing up, our coaches will review your application, confirm your eligibility and send you an email confirmation. Give us 2 business days to review your application!

  Not sure which class is right for you? We’re here to help! We'll match you with the best course based on your skill level and paddling goals, answer your questions, and walk you through any prerequisites. Just reach out!

  Some courses are not listed on the schedule. If you're interested in a personalized course of study, contact us to discuss your needs and objectives.