IKO Assistant instructor Course

Cost:  $295.00 (plus tax)

Duration: 3-days

Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii USA

Host School: Action Sports Maui (808) 871-5857

IKO Trainer/Examiner: David Dorn (808) 283-7913

The assistant instructor program is essential to candidates with no prior teaching background in kiteboarding. If you intend on following an ITC (instructor's course) the assistant instructor program is a prerequisite to be IKO instructor level 1. The courses can be scheduled by arrangement. The Assistant instructor level allows you to begin working in a school under the supervision of a level 2 instructor.

Training course:  The training is organized in 3 steps and is completed in a minimum of 3 days. The 2 first steps are usually completed in 1 day: - Evaluation of your competencies: kiteboarding knowledge, practice level, boat piloting skills, - Theoretical competencies: level check and update of knowledge.  A visit of the school also takes place during the 1st day in order for you to better understand the way it works (bookings, equipment storage, spot, etc.) During the 3rd step, you will work with your instructor level 2 in live situation. You act as assistant instructor during at least 18 hours of lessons.
Note: at the beginning of the training, each candidate receives an Assistant Instructor Manual as well as a copy of the Kiteboarder's Workbook. The assistant instructor's diploma is presented at the end of the training and upon successful completion. Your benefits: become part of IKO's international network! Once certified, you will get your IKO ID that allows you to log in the pro area of the website. As an assistant instructor you benefit from numerous job opportunities thanks to the job offers to which you have access in the pro area of the web site. Moreover, you have priority over other candidates for ITC level 1.

Pre-requisites:
* Be at least 16 years old (parental consent if under 18),
* Be certified IKO kiteboarder level 3 for at least 6 months (or have equivalent level of practice),
* Have a valid first aid and CPR diploma,
* Have a power boat license of skill level if no license is necessary in your country.

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  IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) Level One course ITC.

Dates:    December 9, 2008, April 7-11 2009, September 8-12 2009   

Cost:  $790.00 (plus tax)

Duration: 5-days

Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii USA

Host School: Action Sports Maui (808) 871-5857

IKO Trainer/Examiner: David Dorn (808) 283-7913

 Book Now, Spaces limited, Reservation Required.

 A 50% deposit is required for registration in this course. The balance is due two weeks prior course commencement. Trainees provide their own personal kiteboarding equipment, Lunches, transportation. Spaces are limited, so book early. Course costs include an IKO Instructor Manual, IKO Kiteboarder Manual  and Certificate (upon graduation). We recommend that participants should purchase read the IKO Kiteboarding "Vision Book" before the course (optional). The Instructor Manual is available when full payment is received for the course. There will be a practical riding skills test. IKO Assistant level course or proof of prior teaching experience (in an aerial sport) is a pre-requisite. It is recommended that candidates log some hours assisting at an IKO school. Candidates may be required after the course to do shadowing hours of IKO L2 instructors teaching lessons, to meet the requirements.

IKO Assistant Instructor Pre-requisites:

• Be at least 16 years old.

• Be certified as an IKO kiteboarder level 3 for at least 6 months.

• Have a powerboat license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is required in the home country.

• Have a valid First aid & CPR certificate.

IKO Instructor Level 1, prerequisites:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Kiteboard for more than 6 months and be able to perform jumps (with grabs), controlled turns, switch (toe-side) riding, and be able to ride between other riders.

• Have an IKO assistant instructor certification or justify a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport.

• Have a valid First aid & CPR certificate.

• Have a powerboat license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is required in the home Country.

• (* In Hawaii no boat license is required, and we will do jet-ski safety training with the lifeguards during the course).

IKO Training:

IKO Instructor training course 5 days

• Safety
• Practical environment
• Analysis
• Technique
• Teaching psychology
• Teaching in live situation
• Student certification
• Communication

IKO Certification:

By the end of the 5 days course, an instructor must be able to:

• Provide the appropriate equipment to his student and adapt it
• Develop communication and teaching techniques that allow the students to understand and perform the required task
• Recognize and manage the mental state of his student
• Evaluate his students before the lesson
• Evaluate the reason for failure of the student and provide information to help him improve
• Manage his teaching area and anticipate the dangers (obstacles, passer-by, other students and instructors)
• Teach the proper use of safety equipment
• Perform rescues for students & other ocean users (if necessary)
• Self evaluate his professional weakness and strength after having taught in live situation
• As observer during a teaching live situation, identify an instructor candidate's professional weakness or strength
• Describe the key point of an exercise to enable the student to do it
• Certify a student with the Kiteboarder card
• Deal with own stress tiredness
• Be a good role model
• Obtain a minimum rate of 15/20 at the written exam.
   

An IKO instructor level 1 is qualified to:

• Teach kiteboarding with a ratio of maximum 2 kites/4 students simultaneously
• Teach kiteboarding following IKO standards
• Certify students up to IKO kiteboarder level 3
• Teach recreational power kite to maximum 6 students simultaneously.

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