Instructor Training
IKO Powerkite Instructor
About the course
The IKO instructor training matrix offers several routes into the profession of kite sports instruction and with the addition of the powerkite instructor qualification, you can now fully develop your professional role.The IKO powerkite scheme is a great opportunity to not only attract more students from a wider spectrum, but also to bring a higher level of skill and safety into our sport at a 'grassroots' level through working to the IKO powerkite standards.
On the Instructor Training course participants learn to teach the control and power of the kite through two levels. This starts at Level 1 on a foil or trainer kite flown on a bar, also teaching about safety systems and wind directions. The course progresses through to teaching using kites flown on handles at level 2. Also covered is location assessment and the necessary knowledge for students to kite safely and have fun!
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a certified IKO Powerkiter Level 2, or be able to prove equivalent level
- Have a minimum of 6 months of Powerkiting experience
- Provide a copy of a valid first aid/CPR certificate
- Must be able to read and write and speak fluently in the language the course is given
What the course qualifies you to do
- Teach recreational powerkiting to a maximum of 12 students/6 kites simultaneously
- Certify students with the IKO Kiteboarder Card
Powerkite Instructor benefits with IKO
- An internationally recognised powerkite teaching qualification
- Access to the Pro Area of the IKO website
- Able to purchase IKO Instructor Insurance
- Able to purchase IKO products at Pro prices
- Access to the job opening listings on the IKO website and post a seeking employment ad viewable to IKO Centers
- Post personal profile information online, which is viewable via the general public website
- Become an IKO Water or Snow Instructor by taking an Instructor Equivalency Course (IEC), without needing Assistant Instructorship as a prerequisites
Dates and Price
Next Course Date: 5th + 6th May 2012 Course Cost: £275
To Register: Please complete and return an IKO Waiver Form 
and Booking Form together with a 50% deposit.
Closing Date for Registration: Monday 9th April 2012