Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada recommend that every towed water sport coach at the initiation level participates in a two day 'Learn To' Instructor clinic.
The clinic will teach each coach to:
What do I get?
When coaches sign up for a 'Learn To' Instructor clinic they will receive a manual that consists of a Coach Workbook, and a Tactical Manual. This coaching manual was developed in a manner that allows coaches to demonstrate competency while following a set path.
Coaches will be lead through the 2 day session by trained Learning Facilitators who will get the coaches to 'think on their feet', and work as a group to come up with answers. The program is driven by a hands-on approach to learning, and the facilitators are the guides who motivate and help the coaches come to the appropriate answer.
A key asset to the "Learn To' Instructor program is the fact that coaches get exposure to four towed water sport disciplines: waterski, wakeboard, barefoot, and adaptive waterskiing. Instructors learn how to teach and introduce all 4 disciplines to beginners.
Where does 'Learn To' fit in the old Level system?
This new program replaces WSWC Level 1 Technical, Theory, and Practical. Individuals who are interested in becoming trained as a coach at the initiation stage can now do so in one weekend without having to do the Practical and Theory components on top of that. It is a "one stop shop" as these components are built into the new program.
At the end of this clinic, coaches achieve the status of "NCCP TRAINED" "Learn To" instructor.
Prerequisites In order to pass this course, you must be 16 years old or older and show proof of Standard First Aid and a Boat Operator Card.
For information on First Aid course visit the WSWC First Aid Recognised Courses section.
To find more information on how to obtain a valid Boat Operator Card visit the Transport Canada webpage
"Coaching can lead you to all sorts of new places and situations."
~Kevin Mansell