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Course Title: IKO Instructor Course
Today, you can make your passion your job by following an IKO instructor training course and by becoming an IKO instructor. The instructorship program meets the qualifications and motivations of all, since an unexperienced candidate can first become Assistant instructor before becoming instructor level 1, then level 2, level 2 senior, and eventually examiner.
The IKO teaching concept is considered as the most professional and efficient Kiteboarding method worldwide. Thanks to continuous updates and high quality standards, you will be able to work and teach kiteboarding with the support of the leading organization in the development of the sport. Start your international pro career today!
Certification and Prerequisites:
IKO Assistant Instructor
* Be at least 16 years old
* Be certified as an IKO kiteboarder level 3 for at least 6 months
* Have a powerboat license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is required in the home country
* Have a valid first aid certificate
IKO Instructor level 1
* Be at least 18 years old
* Kiteboard for more than 6 months and be able to perform a jump, a controlled turn, switch riding, and be able to ride between other riders
* Have an IKO assistant instructor certification or justify a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport
* Have a valid first aid certificate
* Have a powerboat license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is required in the home country
IKO Instructor level 2
* Be an IKO instructor level 1
* teach 160 hours to minimum 20 students and maximum 30 students
IKO Instructor level 2 senior
* Be an instructor level 2
* teach + 840 hours (1000 hours in total) and minimum +100 students (120 in total).
IKO Examiner
* Be an instructor level 2 senior and have at least 2 years of teaching experience
* Have taught to students in different locations
* Be fluent English and preferably another language
* Be at least 25 years old.