Vancouver's Ocean Kayak Adventure

ecomarine

paddlesport centres

GranvilleIsland | JerichoBeach | EnglishBay

Application to become an Ecomarine Instructor

Your Name:______Date:______

Mailing Address:______

______

Phone: (Day)______(Eve)______

Email:______

Documentation: (Please be prepared to bring copies to an interview)

____ First Aid CertificateLevel: ______

 Red CrossExpiration date: ______

 Wilderness First Aid

 Other

____ CPR "C"Expiration date: ______

____ Paddle Canada Certification Level & Date: ______

____ VHF Radio Operator Certification date: ______

____ Guide CertificationLevel & Date: ______

____ Driver's License

 Class 4

 Class 5

____ Other Instructor Certification(s) Type/Date:____

Other: ______

Reference 1

Company name:______Contact Name:______

Address:______

______Phone:______

Reference 2

Company name:______Contact Name:______

Address:______

______Phone:______

Reference 3

Company name:______Contact Name:______

Address:______

______Phone:______

KayakInstructor Applicant Questionnaire

1. What personal goals do you wish to attain through your participation as an instructor?

2. Have you previously completed any of the following?

Ecomarine Course -which one(s)

Formal Leadership Training -which one(s)

3. Have you ever taught the following skills:

Wet Exit

Assisted Capsize Recovery

Solo capsize recovery

High brace

Low brace

Sweep stroke

Roll

Navigation

Seamanship

4. What personal strengths will you bring to the Instructor Team?

5. What personal strengths will you demonstrate to participants?

6. Why does instructing appeal to you?

7. In your opinion what are the three most important things that a first time paddler should know?

8. Tell us more about your personal experiences:

a) Communication Skills: (teaching, working with the public, leadership roles, etc.)

b) Other skills: (natural science interpretation, drama, music, art, etc.)

9. Are there any limitations you may feel could affect your ability to teach ocean kayaking courses?

Please inform us of any time during the season (May to Mid-September) that you will not be available for:

Are there any comments you would like to add in order to aid us in considering your application for instruction at Ecomarine:

SUP Instructor Applicant Questionnaire

1. What personal goals do you wish to attain through your participation as an instructor?

2. Have you previously completed any of the following?

Ecomarine Course - which one(s)

Formal Leadership Training - which one(s)

3. Have you ever taught any of the following skills:

·Launching into waves

·Paddling in wind chop

·Foot positions

·Pivot Turns

·Efficient Forward Strokes

·Draw strokes

·Cross Draw

·Bracing

·Edging

·Downwind paddling

4. What personal strengths will you bring to the Instructor Team?

5. What personal strengths will you demonstrate to participants?

6. Why does instructing appeal to you?

7. In your opinion what are the three most important things that a first time paddler should know?

8. Tell us more about your personal experiences:

a) Communication Skills: (teaching, working with the public, leadership roles, etc.)

b) Other skills: (natural science interpretation, drama, music, art, etc.)

9. Are there any limitations you may feel could affect your ability to teach ocean kayaking courses?

Please inform us of any time during the season (May to Mid-September) that you will not be available for:

Are there any comments you would like to add in order to aid us in considering your application for instruction at Ecomarine:

Trip Log Summary

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