Coach Certification

How do I get ready for the Coach Level 1 Course?

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Review the latest Assistant and Instructor Manuals and learn the new certification standards for the Level 5 – Evolution Course/s in the discipline you want to teach. Study each trick and know the lesson plan and associated tips. Revisit your first aid and CPR course material. Practice and be sure you can demonstrate all the Level 4 - Advanced tricks and all tricks in at least one of the Level 5 - Evolution disciplines (Freeride, Freestyle, Wave Riding, Hydrofoil and Wing Foil). Someone must film you demonstrating each trick in the discipline you want to teach.

What are the benefits of becoming a certified Coach Level 1?

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Once you pass the course, you’ll be a certified Coach Level 1. As a Coach Level 1, you’ll be able to teach one student at a time and certify kiters who take Evolution Courses in the discipline you have been certified for. You’ll also be able to lead IKO Adventures - downwinders, boat trips and kite trips.

What does the course fee include?

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Once you’ve booked your Coach Level 1 online course, you’ll have access to a PDF copy of the course manual and one appendix per Evolution Course category with all the details of the tricks to help you get ready. You’ll get your certificate after you pass the course.

What are the prerequisites?

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You must be a certified IKO Instructor (Level 1 or above) with active IKO membership and demonstrate in the video the following Level 1 to 4 Safety procedures and the following tricks in at least one of the Evolution Courses - Freeride, Freestyle, Wave Riding, Hydrofoil and/or Wing Foil.

Level 1 to 4 Safety Procedures:

Self-rescue

Self-launching

Self-landing

Level 5 – Freeride (to be a certified Freeride Coach)
¨ Ride blind

¨ Transition with back-roll

¨ Jump with various grabs

There is a mistake on my vCard or certification

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When activating your account, you will be asked to review the following information: name of your Instructor, hours of lessons received and riding level achieved. If there are any mistakes, you can report it by sending a message to ‘You want to report a complaint or get information about IKO Standards’’ and the Quality department will contact you.

How can I leave my feedback for the course?

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When activating your account, you will be invited to leave feedback for your Instructor, the school and the lessons. If you missed that step, you can always leave feedback by going in your IKO account, click on the details icon of your certification and then on the "Leave your feedback" button.

What happens if I fail my Pro Course?

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If you failed the Pro course (ATC or ITC), it means that you did not meet the requirements to pass the course and that you are not ready to follow an internship yet. This decision is final and up to the Assistant Trainer's or Examiner's judgement with confirmation of the Training Department for special cases. Note that none of the fees are refundable.

How do I leave feedback for a course?

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As soon as your instructor or trainer submits your certification online, an email will be sent to the email you provided during your course. In this email, you will find the link to either activate your account and/or leave the feedback for your course. If you did not receive the email, please make sure to check the spam folder of your inbox too.

If you did not receive the feedback request by email, you can always leave a feedback by logging into your account and opening your certification details. To do so, access the homepage of your account by logging in.

Can an IKO Instructor work in a non Affiliated Center?

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Yes, as long as he adheres to the IKO Standards and is covered by a valid professional Insurance.

Does the IKO Instructor diploma open career opportunities?

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Yes. Thanks to IKO's international recognition, the IKO Instructor diploma gives you the opportunity to easily find a job anywhere in the world. The classified ads section is available for all IKO Members in the "Jobs" section on your personal account. Instructors can also post Job Search ads. These ads are viewable by potential employers.With IKO Centers in over 60 countries worldwide, you already have the opportunity to work all over the world.

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