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In this post we will explain all you need to know about an assistant instructor course.
This is your first entry to a professional career in kiteboarding.
We will talk about what is this course and who it is for. We will describe what you need to have in order to attend the course and what you will learn during it. We will also talk about the duration of the training and what you will be able to do after you have successfully completed it. To finish you can find out the next dates available, how to sign up and what you can do after you have become an assistant trainer.
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- What is it?
- Who is it for?
- What to need to have , prerequisites
- What will you learn?
- How long will it take?
- When are the next courses?
- How do i sign up?
- What are the next steps?
1. What is it?
The AITC is the Assistant Instructor Training Course developed by the International Kitesurf Organisation commonly called IKO.
IKO was founded in 2001 and is represented in 38 countries around the world. The IKO is the world’s leading kiteboarding organisation, specialising in educational programs, the promotion of safe kiteboarding practices, and the enhancement of industry standards. The IKO develops and improves kiteboarding instruction, certification methods and standards on a yearly basis. Courses are designed for kiters from beginner to advanced levels. Professional training is constantly developed and improved from Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Assistant Trainer, Examiner and Training Master. The latest additions include Coach and Coach Trainer Certifications.
On this video we will cover the first step in the professional career in IKO the assistant instructor.
2. Who is it for?
This course is for those that are kiting and want to teach others how to get as stoked as they are with kitesurfing. In order to teach in a safe and fun way we recommend you take the Assistant instructor course, in it you will learn the basics of teaching and discover several techniques that help you to teach in an effective and fun way.
If you are looking to progress your self i recommend you take a look at our evolution classes. If you don’t have the level or if you are uncertain it’s a good way to make sure by taking one of those.
3. Can i join in? what are the prerequisites ?
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have a riding level equivalent to IKO Kiteboarder Level 4 – Advanced*
And this means you can ride comfortably, rescue a board, do a small jump, ride topside and respect the ROW rules.
- Have an IKO account ‘Kiter Free’ , just create an I.K.O. account on the iko website, it’s with that account that IKO will register your students and certify your level. So make sure you remember your email and password as you will need to enter it to communicate with IKO.
- Be fluent (reading, writing, speaking and general understanding) in the language thatthe course is given)
4. What will i learn?
You are going to be taught in the most effective techniques to teach kitesurfing to complete beginners. You will also learn and test all the technical knowledge involved in kitesurfing. For example:
- you will learn or confirm Safety skills such as
- Self-Launching
- Self-Landing
- Self-Rescue and Pack Down
You will also do riding Skills Assessment and Improvement such as
- Trim Adjustment
- Trim Possibilities
- Trim Experimentation
- ITC Riding Test Requirements
- Board Recovery in Deep Water
- Rider Recovery in Deep Water
- Pass/Take the Kite To/FromSomeone
Also how to check and adjusts your personal and school equipment, wind and points of sail terminology, kite flight theory, aerodynamic basic principles and terminology, equipment, weather wind and tides, the Right of way rules, maintenance and repair such as doing a
- General Equipment Check List
- Equipment Storage and Care
- Bladder Repair
- Fixing Kite Tears
- Board
- Board Check List
Pump Maintenance, fixing lines etc. There will also be teaching demonstrations, teaching practice, riding skills assessment and improvement and feedbacks in order to help you progress and achieve the desired goal of becoming a competent instructor.
“I believe that with simple steps a safer experience with Kitesurfing is easily achievable. Safety first.”
– Tiago Rocha, Owner & Founder of Kookproof
5. How long will it take?
The course has a duration of 5 days, but in case there is no wind for the practical parts you might need to do them after the course with one of the many IKO instructor level 2. You can only get certified once you have showcased that you have learned all the concepts properly and this can only be done with the live teaching, in order to do so we need wind. In here it’s not common to have 5 days straight without enough wind for the practical part.
What can i do with this certification?
- Once certified you will have access to the IKO Instructor Training Course (ITC); and always under the supervision of an IKO Instructor Level 2 and above you will be qualified to:
- Assist and supervise one Kiteboarder Level 2I and above.
- Assist any IKO Instructor/independent riders in launching/landing procedures
- Assist IKO Instructors Level 2 and above in safety, circulation, organisation and equipment setting
- Manage the safety and organisation of the spot
- Manage the organisation of equipment and its necessary maintenance
- Manage rental for independent riders (equipment selection and set up/SEA assessment)
6. When are the next courses and how much will they cost?
We have pdf where you can see upcoming courses, you can find the next courses dates, prices and languages on the AITC part of the pdf page.
To sign up you should click on the link of the preferred date and pay the sign up iko fee. Then you need to contacts via e-mail to ikocourses@kookproof.com and we will provide you with the remaining balance for the course and it’s confirmation. If you need accommodation, we have special rates for candidate instructors so all can stay together in the same place. Check out the PDF for more information. You can check the accommodation in our accommodation tab by clicking here
Select the correct date and sign up on the iko webpage here, there is maximum 8 places for each course.
8. What are the next steps?
So after you have successfully passed the assistant training and you are an assistant instructor, you are now eligible to continue your training and become a IKO instructor level 1 by attending a ITC. You can find out more about the ITC here.
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PORTUGAL
Portugal is a destination that has deserved the attention of a fast growing number of travellers, which can be explained by the enthusiastic discovery of some of the most well kept Portuguese secrets. We are about to disclose one of those secrets, located in the northern littoral of this small south-western European country, with its 850km of Atlantic coastline, warm weather, and kind people. Set your adventure mode on, pack your summer clothes and jump on to the next plane to Portugal.
ESPOSENDE, A PRIME BEACHFRONT LOCATION
This well kept secret is called Esposende, a small fishing town located 45 kilometres north from the city of Porto. The natural features of Esposende gives this spot a uniqueness in all Europe for the practice of a great range of both on-land and nautical sports.
If you have a strong drive for intense moments and are open to building up some lifelong friendships outside your everyday life, you have all the good reasons to try this destination.
From the endless beach days, improving your kitesurf skills or learning new ones, to having dinner in the best local restaurants discovering the amazing Portuguese flavours. Toping that up with a night in the local renowned night clubs around, such as Pacha and Bib’Ofir, you have all the ingredients for some awesome vacations.
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Join us in Esposende, Portugal and progress while enjoying amazing surf lifestyle and the local culture together with riders from all over the world. No matter your style or level, here is something for you. We take great pride in our professional staff and we will do our outmost to make you feel like home during your vacation.
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