Leader Trainer Registration Form

The process of becoming an ACA Leader Trainer (LT):

Complete a Leader Trainer (LTC) Registration Form
Receive confirmation from the SEI Department that you are approved to take the next steps
Have completed a secondary instructor certification or skills award (assessment) Note: Current awards issued by other paddlesports certification bodies may be submitted for consideration.
Attend a Virtual Training
Connect with an LTE mentor for support and oversight of your LT course plans and administrative work
Co-Teach an LDW & LCE or LCW with a peer* or currently certified Leader Trainer or Leader Trainer Educator
Submit your final Leader Trainer Application Form
SEI Department will present your LT application to the SEIC Standards Committee for review and voting

Additional Notes:

*Peer = Current ACA instructor who is a registered LTC, and who has conducted and properly reported an ACA Trip Leader training and assessment course
Review the SEIC Policy Manual for full policies in effect at the time of your registration and application
The LT Candidate shall be ultimately responsible for full compliance with SEIC Policies and Procedures
Upon becoming an Leader Trainer, annual SEIC dues are $110 per year

Leader Trainer Candidate Registration Form (LTC)

This form is to be completed by the Leader Trainer Candidate, and it must include all the required attachments.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Area Code + Phone Number

ACA Membership Number(Required)

Address

City, State, Zip

Date of Birth(Required)

Leader Trainers must be at least 21 years of age.

Expiration Date from ACA Membership Card(Required)

ACA membership & SEIC dues must be current.

Leader Trainer Credential Sought

Community Paddlesports Leader (CPL)

Paddlesports Leader (PL) - Coastal

Paddlesports Leader (PL) - River

Advanced Paddlesports Leader (APL) - Coastal

Advanced Paddlesports Leader (APL) - River

Current ACA Certification(s)(Required)

Current ACA Skills Award(s) and Endorsement(s)

Certifications, Awards, or Other Documented Leadership Experience from other Certifying Bodies

Reported ACA Trip Leader Training & Assessment Course(s)(Required)

List names and dates of courses that have been appropriately submitted.

LTE Mentor

If you have already connected with an LTE mentor, please list their name here.

Peer Co-Teach

If you plan to co-teach an LDW/LCE (LCW) with another appropriately registered LTC, please list their name here.

Waiver

If you are requesting a waiver of any component of the Leader Trainer Certification process, please describe here.