06.26.26 – 06.28.26
Level 4: Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW)
Poolesville, MD, USA
Elevate Your Paddlesport Leadership: Join an ACA Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW)
Also available as an IT Update
$650 ITDW (3 days)
$500 IT Update (2 days)
Are you ready to shape the future of paddlesport instruction? This transformative 3-day workshop is your opportunity to train the next generation of ACA instructors, guided by one of the most passionate leaders in the industry, Jordan Taylor.
Why Attend? This is more than just a workshop; it’s a chance to expand your teaching toolkit, refine your leadership, and grow alongside a community of like-minded professionals. Over three intensive days, you’ll collaborate with Instructor Trainers and Trainer Candidates while gaining insights from leaders who are redefining excellence in paddlesport education.
What You’ll Experience:
Learn from Jordan’s wins and struggles: Jordan will share their expert knowledge, drawing from years of training and mentoring instructors.
Interactive Collaboration: Engage with peers and workshop leaders in discussion, experiential sessions, and receiving real time feedback from other seasoned educators to sharpen your skills.
Innovative Teaching Techniques: Explore cutting-edge approaches for guiding and assessing other educators, from managing group dynamics to fostering creativity and fun in the classroom.
Practical Tools for Success: Get access to templates, resources, and ongoing peer to peer discussion threads, and strategies to elevate your coaching and teaching.
Video Review: We will video your boating to offer performance analysis, and to help you cultivate your own video based instruction.
Google Classroom: This course will use a Google Classroom available to you well before the start date that will include video playlists, required and suggested readings, online learning modules and forum for discussion, questions and interactions with your peer group. This easy to use platform can also enhance the courses you offer in the future. The Google Classroom for this course will remain available to you in perpetuity.
Key Workshop Topics:
Next-level Communication: Navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
Building an inclusive, supportive culture: Create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Empowering others: Guide your instructor candidates to design engaging, student-driven lessons.
Setting boundaries: Learn to balance leadership with personal well-being, while empowering those you train.
Who Should Attend? Whether you’re looking to update your ACA Instructor Trainer certification or want to step into a leadership role, this workshop is designed for paddlesport educators committed to excellence.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
Enhanced teaching and coaching methods to effectively train other instructors.
Valuable connections with a network of peers and industry leaders.
Confidence in handling real-world challenges, from risk management to social dynamics, to performance analysis
A renewed sense of purpose and direction in your career as an Instructor Trainer.
Secure Your Spot!
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to take your teaching to the next level. Whether you’re refining your skills or stepping into a new role, this workshop will provide the support and inspiration you need to lead with confidence.
Dates: June 26, 27, 28 (27, 28 Update)
Apply now to register: Take the next step in your professional journey and shape the future of paddlesports.
Investment: $650 ($500 Update)
About Jordan Taylor
Jordan is an L4 Instructor Trainer Educator in the River Kayak and River Canoe Programs.
They are an Advanced Leader Trainer Educator
They also hold an L5 Kayak IT and an L5 Canoe Instructor certifications
In Safety & Rescue Jordan serves the ACA as an Instructor Trainer at L4 and an Instructor at L5. They serve as a voting member on the ACA Safety & Rescue Committee, and are on the Astral Designs Rescue Pro Team.
Jordan is a Sierra Rescue International Wilderness Medicine Instructor
Jordan has thirty years of experience instructing whitewater and has served many organizations in an instructor development role: Davidson College Outdoor Program (NC) The Calleva River School (DC), National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center (CO), Zoar Outdoor (MA), Madawaska Canoe Center (Ontario) and others. Taylor is passionate about educational spaces designed with lots of different kinds of people in mind.
Contact Information Jordan Taylorjordantaylorriver@gmail.com
