BKSA Kitesurfing Level 1 Instructor Training Course (ITC)

This is a 5 day course and is open to all BKSA members who are of a suitable standard of riding (see pre-requisites below). The course introduces the BKSA teaching sylabus and how to deliver it in a safe manner. It also looks at control of groups, managing the beach for teaching kitesurfing and much more. Being an instructor is a rewarding job and this course is jam packed full of info to become the ultimate kiteboarding instructor. 

Instructor Training Course – 5 day course

1. Course completion Certificate gained at the end of the 5 days
2. Full instructor status is granted once the course and post-course action plan is completed
3. Level 1 ITC is required to teach within a British Kitesports recognised school
4. A Level 1 instructor can teach up to 4 students with two kites on the water once registered
5. An instructor can also teach intermediate levels, equipment tuning , improve technique, riding upwind, transitions and jumping

Pre requisites:

1. Valid British Kitesports Association membership
2. Shadow teaching x 12 hours (please contact us if you're unsure about how/where to complete shadow teaching hours)
3. Riding competency (riding upwind, toeside, jumping and one rotation variant)
4. RYA Powerboat L2 ((please contact us if you're unsure about how/where to complete your PB L2)
5. Valid first aid certificate (see our other courses to book this with us, we may have courses available the weekend immediately prior to the ITC)