Instructor 2/Leader 2 Training - CANCELLED

These two courses are typically run together. Learn the skills needed to introduce intermediate paddlers to class 1-2 whitewater.

This course teaches an instructor to identify basic river features and teaching novice-level whitewater skills. Develop leadership skills through learning the fundamentals of group management, logistics coordination, risk management and rescue planning. River Kayak Instructor 2 – Leader 2 is an NCCP course and will prepare you to teach clinics, courses or work at a kayak school.

Format: The leader and instructor courses are normally offered as a combined 4-day course, including evaluation. Each course program can be offered separately as 2.5 day course, including evaluation.

Prerequisites: Able to paddle class 2 whitewater and Lake Kayak Instructor. Must be 16 years of age to achieve “trained” status and 18 years of age to be certified.

Course Overview

NCCP overview
Equipment
Risk management focused and covers the details of trip planning and leading a group down the river on Class I and II water
Risk management: liability, waivers, standards of care, emergency action planning
Planning and preparation,
Paddler screening
Risk assessment and decision making
Leadership skills
River hazards and hydrology
Group management
Scouting & communication techniques including river signals
Demonstration of rescue and paddling skills
Teaching methodology
Site selection
Instructional group management and communication
Session planning
Technical skills: basic eddy turns (in and out), boat ferrying, s-turns, surfing, back ferrying, and the moving water roll, common paddling injuries, basic rescue techniques, games and exercises, professional issues and administration.

Tag: Coach
Tag: Whitewater