Become a Powerkite Instructor

The IKO instructor-training matrix offers several routes into the profession of kite sports instruction and with the addition of the power kite, you can now fully develop your professional role.

Learn to teach the control and power of the kite through 2 levels. Start at level 1 on a foil or trainer kite flown on bars, and teach about safety systems and wind directions.

Progress through to kites flown on handles at level 2! You will also learn to teach location assessment and the necessary knowledge for students to kite safely and have fun!

Prerequisites to become power kite instructor

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid first aid qualification
• Have at least 6 months power kite experience
• Be able to fly on both bar and handle control systems
• Be certified IKO power kite level 2 or prove equivalent level

Your benefits with the IKO

• Get an International Diploma that allows you to teach worldwide
• Benefit from teaching tools that are constantly updated
• Certify the level of your trainees with the Power kite Card
• Receive the IKO Pro Newsletters and Flashes
• Benefit from access to job offers in the pro area
• Continue your pro career and become a Power kite trainer or cross over to IKO kiteboard and/or snowkite instructor
• Get the IKO Kiteboarding Centre affiliation for your school

As an IKO Powerkite Instructor, you are qualified to:

• Certify students with the Kiteboarder Card

Teach recreational power kite to maximum 6 students/6 kites simultaneously