The Level 4 whitewater kayak instructor course will cover beginner and intermediate teaching progressions, strokes, river maneuvers, rolling, class organization and risk management. Starting with flatwater skills and development of teaching techniques and then focusing on river skills and risk management.
Instructor candidates should be class III or better kayakers, who are interested in learning how to paddle and teach more effectively. Candidates will be evaluated based on their class III boating skills, their ability to teach effectively, and their ability to model paddling skills on flatwater and up to class II whitewater. To receive certification, participants will need to successfully complete a number of teaching and performance requirements.