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kite surfing instructor courses
Paracademy UK is the premier kite surf instructor training centre and runs kite surfing instructor courses to the highest level. Paracademy is well known for its work with the IKO (International Kite boarding Organisation) and BKSA (British Kite Surfing Association) in training the UK’s top kite surfing instructors.
We have gained a world wide reputation in training kite surf instructors to the highest standards and our instructors are known for their commitment and professionalism throughout the world. The growth of kite surfing has meant that we are able to offer kite surf instructor training courses in several locations across the globe from Boracay in the Philippines to Cyprus and Egypt. To ensure smooth running all our courses are administered from one central location.
Paracademy, the national power kite instructor training centre, boasts a wealth of teaching facilities geared toward kite instructor training. All instructor courses are supported with MS Power Point software, DVD, on water radio link, rescue and safety boats. Be it the flat water of Portland harbour to the snow covered Alpine slopes Paracademy power kite instructor training courses cover every aspect of the sport.
Downloads
General ITC Information [PDF]
ITC Syllabus [PDF]
Application form [PDF]
kite surf instructor training courses
Okay, you fancy a change of career and travel the world teaching kite surfing? Well, you can, but what do you need to begin with and apply for one of our ITC’s (Instructor Training Courses)?
First of all, have you been kiting to a reasonable standard for at least six months to a year. You also need to meet the requirements as listed in the downloads below. To complete the ITC and qualify as a level 1 kite surf instructor you must;
- Hold a valid and in date first aid certificate
- An IKO assistant instructor qualification or another sports instruction qualification
- Be a qualified power boat handler to at least RYA level 2
- Complete your Instructor Training Course (ITC)
- Complete your live logged teaching hours after your initial ITC
So if you think you have what it takes get in touch with us. You can either take your course at the Paracademy in the UK or choose to jump in on a course being taught overseas throughout the year by Neil and the Paracademy Consortium. Please note though not all these course are IKO/BKSA some may only be the IKO qualification and to teach in the UK you need to take the further BKSA components when you return to the UK. Paracademy will be happy to advise you on all of this.
IKO Crossover courses
Being part of the IKO professional instructor training schemes means you maybe able to take the shorter version of the course which is offered to anyone who is already qualified as an IKO snowkite instructor. Core components of the IKO instructor training packages follow the same format whether on land, sea or snow. The tenants of teaching are always the same, so teaching methodology, lesson planning, dealing with learning challenges and so on are common to all IKO courses, enabling the IKO offer the crossover course with full confidence. You must still meet the specific personal riding prerequisite of course for this branch of power kite sports.
IKO Assistant Instructor Qualification
This year the IKO have brought in a new assistant instructor training level. It has been designed to help those of you without any prior background get into the profession, gain some basic teaching experience and get you ready to take your full ITC.
The course is based on a workbook package from the IKO and is delivered at Paracademy in conjunction with one its three day beginners courses giving you the full hands on experience of teaching alongside experienced qualified instructors to gain practical knowledge to support the courses more theoretical components.
It you would like to take part in the assistant training please contact Paracademy direct who will be happy to set up course dates for you.
Course dates
| Date | Cost | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 15th Sep 08 | £550 | Weymouth |
For information on booking your course, what to bring and more please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section.