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Updates for IKO Instructor Courses in Miami : November & December
Hello,
We are keeping you informed of future IKO Instructor Courses in Florida as the season is about to start : We have 2 courses scheduled for the next few months: • November 4th to 8th - Course set up at the last minute due to high demand • December 9th to 13th The October course scheduled on 21st to 25th is full already. A one-day CPR / First Aid course, is always scheduled the day before the ITC begins, for those need it ( as per the pre-requisites to enroll in an ITC.) We have 6 spaces open for November and 4 in December . Keep in mind we take maximum 8 candidates by Training Course ! REQUIREMENTS to enter the course: - Being18 years old minimum - Have a CPR-1st aid ( We organize a 1-day CPR course the day before the start of the ITC ) - Have a boat license - Kitesurf for at least 1 year, being Level 3 , and land jumps and basic transitions. - Being an IKO Assistant in a school or, - Have some teaching experience in Kitesurfing or another watersport , other Teaching background ( recommendation letters or diplomas requested ) Note : Previous Kitesurfing Teaching experience is best, as the Examiner will evaluate your abilities at the end of the course. A boat license is not required in most of states in the USA , we will check your skills during the course. The PROGRAM is scheduled as follow: The 5-day IKO course always run from Wednesdays to Sundays in our Miami Location, it’s easier for those who work and have to take days off ! - IKO ITC : Wednesday to Sunday from 8.00 am to 5.00pm ( time may vary if needed) in Crandon Park, 4000 Crandon Boulevard 33139 fl key biscayne It's an intense 5-days course covering all the fields you will need to improve for performing confidently and safely as a kiteboarding instructor : - Equipment Technical review and fine tuning - Aerodynamics - Safety guidelines & procedures - Meteorology/ Oceanology - Communication skills - Teaching psychology - Complete Lesson Plan reviews - Boat teaching procedures - Live teaching situation for the last 2 days . What does the IKO Certification brings you ? IKO is the leading international organization for training instructors, educating kiteboarders, promoting the sport, and establishing Safety Standards. IKO Headquarters are based in Cabarete , DR, and represented worldwide via 130 Affiliated schools, 5,000 Instructors , since its foundation in 2001. - After this course you will become a Professional Instructor and member of the IKO International Network . - IKO offers a Professional Kitesurfing Liabilibity Insurance valid Worldwide INCLUDING USA/Canada, for Instructors and Schools who need proper Insurance coverage to teach and obtain the permits usually required to operate legally . - Coverage for independent instructors is around $ 190 / Year for 1 Million dollars professional liability coverage. - Once Certified you will also have the opportunity to boost your teaching & riding experience by traveling and working worldwide as the IKO Instructor Diploma is the only one recognized internationally. - The website offers the largest network of resources for applying to the many positions offered to IKO Instructors all around the world. ITC FEES Cost of the ITC is $790 which includes 2 YEARS of IKO PRO membership and all the materials for the Course. For Accommodations options, check our Miami Info page at : http://miamikiteboarding.com/miami.html If you are interested, send us an email to info@kitesurfmiami.com to receive the Registration Forms . Thank you have a great season . Keep it safe
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MIAMIKITEBOARDING - Miami's First School Christophe Ribot |
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