06.05.26 – 06.07.26
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW only)
Erwin, TN, USA
Elevate Your Paddlesport Leadership: Join an ACA Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW)
Dates: June 5,6,7 (or IT Update June 6, 7)
Apply now to register: Take the next step in your professional journey and shape the future of paddlesports.
Investment: $650 ($400 IT Update) Must be Current Instructor Trainer Candidate to participate. See “How to become an Instructor Trainer” on the ACA Website.
Fee includes Camping
jordantaylorriver@gmail.com to inquire/apply
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 two of the most passionate leaders in the industry: Jordan Taylor and Trey Moore
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 the Best: Trey and Jordan will share their expert knowledge, drawing from years of training and mentoring instructors.
- 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.
Apply now to register: Take the next step in your professional journey and shape the future of paddlesports.
Investment: $650($400 Update only)
Jordan Taylor (he/they)
ACA Instructor Trainer Educator | Founder Paddlesport Institute (DC)
Jordan has over 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. Jordan currently holds certifications as follows: Canoe L4 Instructor Trainer Educator (ITE)-L5 Instructor. Kayak L4 ITE-L5 Instructor Trainer (IT). Rescue L4 IT-L5 Instructor. Taylor is passionate about educational spaces designed with lots of different kinds of people in mind. paddlesportinstitute.com
Trey Moore
ACA Instructor Trainer | Founder, Eddyhopper Workshop | Chairman, NORA (Nolichucky Outdoor Recreation Association)
Trey Moore is an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer with over a decade of professional guiding and paddlesports instruction experience. As founder of the Eddyhopper Workshop and chairman of NORA (Nolichucky Outdoor Recreation Association), Trey has dedicated his career to advancing river safety, outdoor education, environmental advocacy and community engagement.
Specializing in paddlesports instruction, leadership development, and swiftwater rescue, Trey’s teaching blends technical skill with an approachable, mentorship-driven style that inspires confidence and competence in every student.
Trey holds ACA certifications in Kayak, Canoe and Swiftwater Rescue. He is a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Educator. His experience spans expedition guiding, professional training for outfitters, and curriculum development for outdoor programs and schools.
Contact Information Jordan Taylorjordantaylorriver@gmail.com