Kite
instructor

In the UK and other parts of the world, most powerkite disciplines legally require that you do an ITC before you can teach others. As such we run a range of courses through our Weymouth Campus in order to get you qualified.
All of our Instructor Training Courses go beyond the bare minimums from the governing bodies and bring in other areas of knowledge as well. In 2004 we will be offering further ITC packages, which will be disclosed at a later date. For the time being we can train you to be an instructor in the following disciplines.

You don't just need to be a good rider to teach kitesurfing, you also need patience, discipline and a keen sense of awareness in order to keep your students safe whilst in your care. Our Kitesurfing ITC is the most comprehensive and rigorous in the world offering higher chances of employement at leading schools in the UK and across the world. Click here for more information about the kitesurfing instructor training course.

All power kite sports can be dangerous, but taking a group of students up into the mountains to learn to snow kite can be even more so. As such you need to be sure that you can conduct lessons safely and professionally whilst your students still have fun.

Legally to become an instructor you need the piece of paper saying you can teach. To be a good instructor though, you also need to be patient, understanding and observant in order to help your students progress in a safe and controlled manner.
We can't provide the patience, understanding and observational skills - only you can do that - but we can put you through the most rigourous and comprehensive Instructor Training Course in the world.
Our ITC doesn't just cover the IKO and BKSA minimums which you need to get employment in the UK and many other locations in the world. We train our instructors how to manage teaching locations, interact with local authorities as well as teach to the highest standard possible.
Many of our Instructor Trainees go on to full employment, being chosen over other candidates because they have done this course. Our instructors are the most sought after in the world.
Everyone can be a good rider - all it takes is practice. Only some people make good instructors though. Are you one?

Note: There are minimum requirements in order to become an instructor.

Generally these are:
• The candidate must hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate [or equivalent internationally].
• The candidate must hold a valid, water based first aid certificate.
• The candidate must be able to ride in many different conditions and show experience of this.
• The candidate must be proficient enough to choose correct equipment for the day and changing conditions in order to maintain a level of safety.
• The candidate should be able to ride up and down wind, as well as execute basic jumps safely.
If you would like any more information about the prerequisites please contact us on the details below.
The Kitesurf ITC is run at our Weymouth & Dorset locations in the UK, or in Cyprus and the Philippines during the winter months, as well as our new center in South Africa.

For more information about the IKO Instructor courses check here:

Philippines * UK * Cyprus * South Africa

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