ACA Instructor Certification Courses

The process to become an L3 instructor looks like this: 

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• You’ll work with an instructor to pass a skills assessment.

• You’ll take an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) – usual 3 days in spring or early summer.

• Finally, you’ll take an Instructor Certification Exam (ICE) – usually 2 days in end of summer (You’ll have the middle of summer to work on your paddling and teaching skills).

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General Requirements for ACA Instructor Certification:

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• Instructors shall be at least 18 years of age

• Maintain current ACA Membership and SEIC dues

• Maintain an appropriate level of First Aid and CPR trainings

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To become an ACA Instructor, an Instructor Candidate must:

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• Participate in an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW) and pass an Instructor Certification Exam (ICE)

• These courses are offered either as separate courses with time between for skills and presentation development and practice, or can be offered concurrently (at the discretion of the Instructor Trainer) as an Instructor Certification Workshop (ICW).

• Perform paddling skills consistently with demonstration quality

• Demonstrate effective teaching skills

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of paddle sport

• Demonstrate appropriate safety & rescue ability

• Demonstrate effective group / course management and positive interpersonal skills.