American Canoe Assocation Instructor Certification

ACA Instructors teach paddling skills in approved ACA course outlines after qualifying in various disciplines and at various levels.  ACA Instructors are expected to represent and promote the ACA and paddlesports in a positive manner. ACA Instructors do not issue certificates or certify basic skills, but may issue participation cards to students.
General Requirements for ACA Instructor Certification. Instructors shall be at least 18 years of age

This Spring The Expedition School will now offer Level 1 Introduction to kayaking ACA kayak instructor certification. We’ll cover the Instructor Development Workshop and the Instructor Certification Exam.  At the end, after meeting all of the requirements and passing the certification exam, you will be ACA certified. Once you have completed the ICE, you must register with the Safety Education & Instruction Council (SEIC) in order to receive your certification.

Your Certification is not valid without both a current membership (purchase before class on American Canoe Association website) and current registration with the SEIC.The following explains the ACA certification that you will complete with this course: Maintain ACA Membership and SEIC dues.

Instructor Certification Process: To become an ACA Instructor, Instructor Candidates must: 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 with demonstration quality. Demonstrate effective teaching skills. Demonstrate technical knowledge of paddlesport. Demonstrate appropriate safety & rescue ability.  Demonstrate group / course management and interpersonal skills.

Note: IDW/ICE participation does not guarantee certification. An ICE candidate may certify, be continued as a Candidate, or fail the Workshop. Instructors are required to obtain and maintain current First Aid / CPR or Wilderness First Aid certification.

Spring Course Dates: June 22nd – 24th, 2012 Course Cost: $395 Course Location: Lady Bird Lake, City of Austin Camacho Center.

Call for information and to reserve a spot in the course.  Space is limited!

Kim 512-576-1357