Instructor Training – Water

All kitesurf Instructor Training Courses (ITC’s) are run in conjunction by or at British Kitesports Recognised Schools.

All courses use British Kitesports materials and recognised staff and are open to all kitesurfers of a suitable standard of riding proficiency / experience ( please see application form).

 

 

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The aim has been to produce one recognised instructor training route for kitesurfing in the UK.

That standardises the level of this training, to link British Kitesports training to a world based standard and replace all current licenses with one recognised license only.

The British Kitesports ITC has been modified to include extra areas of training specific to the UK.

The syllabus forms the core of the course package with further areas that include foil training as well as single skin kites, further safety inputs and the legal and administrative requirements that an instructor must be aware of when setting up their own school within the UK.

The instructor training has been structured to be delivered on a modular bases, which means you may build up to your full qualification over a period of time and taking into account prior experience and qualifications.

Instructor Training Course Water

A short video showing you a glimpse of our 5 day water instructor training course...

British Kitesports Training career path and qualification levels.

Pre requisites:

  • Valid British Kitesports membership
  • Shadow teaching x 12 hours
  • Riding competency verified by a British Kitesports instructor
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • Valid first aid certificate – minimum 1 day attended first aid course (online not accepted)

Upcoming Training Courses

9 October 2023

  • Instructor Training Course Level 1 Infinity Sport Kitesurfing School

    9 October 2023 - 13 October 2023   Infinity Sport Kitesurfing, 2 Taylor Rd, Lydd-on-Sea, Greatstone, Romney Marsh TN29 9PA, UK

    ITC Level one Course

    See more details

Instructor Career Path

Instructor Training Course Level 1

  • On Course completion Completion Certificate awarded
  • Once post course action plan met and certified full Instructor status will be granted
  • On certification you are able to teach within a British Kitesports recognised school
  • An instructor can teach up to 4 students with two kites on the water once registered
  • An instructor can teach intermediate levels, equipment tuning , improve technique, riding upwind, transitions and jumping

Instructor Training Course Level 2

  • On Course completion Completion Certificate awarded
  • Once post course action plan met and certified Level 2 Instructor status will be granted
  • This qualification is designed for more experienced Level 1 instructors to ratify their greater expereience

As a level 2 instructor employment opportunities are normally improved

Senior Instructor Training Course

  • On Course completion Completion Certificate awarded
  • Once post course action plan met and certified Senior Instructor status will be granted
  • This qualification is designed for experienced Level 2 instructors to ratify their greater experience

As a Senior instructor you are qualified to run a school and have improved teaching ratios.

Further Qualifications & Positions

Senior Instructors can further progress on:

BKSA Coach

Coaches can teach advanced techniques in the relevant specialist discipline. They are also able to operate independently of individual schools, and run clinics abroad.

BKSA Trainer Examiner

A trainer examiner is able to run instructor training courses.

BKSA Head of Training

Head of training is able to amend and adjust the training pathway and regulations as appropriate