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Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9425

I was wondering if anyone has any links or information about how to become a kayak instuctor, age limits, getting the licences....any links to this information would be greatly appriciated

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9427

One would need to know what country you are in and possibly which state or province. I know that regulations or standards change from province to province in Canada and from state to state in the US.

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9436

the coaching system in uk is currently changing. you must now be qualified in canoeing and kayaking to become a coach. as well as having bcu canoe safety and first aid certificate. these new rules come in to effect in january.

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9452

Im From the USA state-Maine

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9457

In the US, your best bet is probably the ACA - www.acanet.org/instruction/kayak_instruction.lasso.

Not all employers require ACA certification but it is good to have anyway. You might also want to look into getting a swiftwater rescue cert, but again, not everyone requires it.

You WILL need up-to-date CPR and first aid certifications, at the very least.

Most outfitters/kayak schools require that their instructors be over 18, for insurance and liablity purposes.

Good luck

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9459

get the ACA cert.

then get your Maine Trip Leader's Permit.

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Re:Kayak Insructers 19 years 2 months ago #9487

yah im thinking about having a bussiness up here when i get older..I was really wondering what i needed to go through..thanks for your help guys

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