Action Home Page

Windsurfing Surfing Kiteboarding Action Team About Us Travel Bookstore Videos Forum Maps

1 (808) 871-5857

SIGN OUR
GUESTBOOK
 

HOME    

WIND SURF KITE  TEAM ABOUT TRAVEL BOOKS VIDEO FORUM MAPS

CONTACT

   

KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSES
IKO
instructor training courses (ITC, IEC, Assistant) 2008/09

 New Course Dates!      

 IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) Level One course ITC.

Dates:    September 9-13 2008, April 2009, September 2009   

Cost:  $790.00 (plus tax)

Duration: 5-days

Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii USA

Host School: Action Sports Maui (808) 871-5857

IKO Trainer/Examiner: David Dorn (808) 283-7913

 Book Now, Spaces limited, Reservation Required.

 A 50% deposit is required for registration in this course. The balance is due two weeks prior course commencement. Trainees provide their own personal kiteboarding equipment, Lunches, transportation. Spaces are limited, so book early. Course costs include an IKO Instructor Manual, IKO Kiteboarder Manual  and Certificate (upon graduation). We recommend that participants should purchase read the IKO Kiteboarding "Vision Book" before the course (optional). The Instructor Manual is available when full payment is received for the course. There will be a practical riding skills test. IKO Assistant level course or proof of prior teaching experience (in an aerial sport) is a pre-requisite. It is recommended that candidates log some hours assisting at an IKO school. Candidates may be required after the course to do shadowing hours of IKO L2 instructors teaching lessons, to meet the requirements.

IKO Assistant Instructor Pre-requisites:

  • 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 & CPR certificate.

IKO Instructor Level 1, prerequisites:

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Kiteboard for more than 6 months and be able to perform jumps (with grabs), controlled turns, switch (toe-side) 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 & CPR certificate.

  • Have a powerboat license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is required in the home Country.

  • (* In Hawaii no boat license is required, and we will do jet-ski safety training with the lifeguards during the course).

More Information about the IKO courses at:  www.ikorg.com

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE COURSE


IKO Assistant instructor Course

Cost:  $240.00 (plus tax)

Duration: 3-days

Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii USA

Host School: Action Sports Maui (808) 871-5857

IKO Trainer/Examiner: David Dorn (808) 283-7913

The assistant instructor program is essential to candidates with no prior teaching background in any water or aerial sport. If you intend on following an ITC (instructor's course) the assistant instructor program is a prerequisite to be IKO instructor level 1. The courses can be scheduled by arrangement.

Training course:  The training is organized in 3 steps and is completed in a minimum of 3 days. The 2 first steps are usually completed in 1 day: - Evaluation of your competencies: kiteboarding knowledge, practice level, boat piloting skills, - Theoretical competencies: level check and update of knowledge.  A visit of the school also takes place during the 1st day in order for you to better understand the way it works (bookings, equipment storage, spot, etc.) During the 3rd step, you will work with your instructor level 2 in live situation. You act as assistant instructor during at least 18 hours of lesson.
Note: at the beginning of the training, each candidate receives an Assistant Instructor Manual as well as a copy of the Kiteboarder's Workbook. The assistant instructor's diploma is presented at the end of the training and upon successful completion. Your benefits: become part of IKO's international network! Once certified, you will get your IKO ID that allows you to log in the pro area of the website. As an assistant instructor you benefit from numerous job opportunities thanks to the job offers to which you have access in the pro area of the web site. Moreover, you have priority over other candidates for ITC level 1.

Pre-requisites:
* Be at least 16 years old (parental consent if under 18),
* Be certified IKO kiteboarder level 3 for at least 6 months (or have equivalent level of practice),
* Have a valid first aid and CPR diploma,
* Have a power boat license of skill level if no license is necessary in your country.


IKO "IEC" instructor Equivalency Course

Dates:    May 11-13 2009.

Cost:  $395.00 (plus tax)

Duration: 3-days

Location: Kanaha Beach, Maui, Hawaii USA

Host School: Action Sports Maui (808) 871-5857

IKO Trainer/Examiner: David Dorn (808) 283-7913

The IEC equivalency instructor program is for certified instructors from other teachuibg systems to become IKO certified kiteboarding instructors. Current certification in PASA, VDWS, FAV, or FEV. is required, as well as 1year prior teaching experience. The courses can be scheduled by arrangement with three or more candidates. IEC may be completed during the last three days of an ITC course if spaces are available.

Training course:  The training is usually completed in a minimum of 3 days.

Prerequisites:
* Provide a valid PASA, VDWS, FAV, or FEV kiteboarding instructor certification.
* Be at least 19 years old.
* Provide attestation of a minimum of 1 year experience as an instructor.
* Meet all the equivalent prerequisites of an IKO instructor candidate.
* Provide a copy of a valid first aid and CPR certificate.
* Have a power boat license or equivalent skill level if no license is necessary in your country (skills will be evaluated during the IEC).


 

NEW DATES

Due to the success of our Maui & Oahu kiteboarding instructor courses, and the continuing demand, We have scheduled some new IKO ITC course dates (& IEC courses), (Note; the optional "Medic CPR/First Aid" course precedes each ITC Course): 
 

Medic CPR/FA: Sept 8, 2008
ITC MAUI: Sept 9, 2008 to Sept 13, 2008

Medic CPR/FA: April 6, 2009
ITC MAUI: April 7, 2009 to April 11, 2009

Medic CPR/FA: May 10, 2009
IEC MAUI: May 8, 2009 to May 12, 2009

Medic CPR/FA: Sept 7, 2009
ITC MAUI: Sept 8, 2009 to Sept 12, 2009



More Information about the Medic CPR/First Aid courses at:  MedicFirstAid


First Time to Maui?
We can help you get accommodations and rental cars, make bookings or recommendations on where to stay.

 

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!

IKO PRO CAREER

Certifications
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

Read more

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

Read more

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.

More Information about the IKO courses at:  www.ikorg.com

 CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE 2007 COURSE

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE 2008 COURSE

HOME Activities Beaches Books Cars Employment Equipment Forum  Guide History IKO Info
Japanese KISS Kite-FAQ Kite Beach Kiteboard Kite Info Kite-Rules Links Lodging Maps Photos Rental Rates
Sail Safe Surf101 Surfing Survival Team Travel Video Weather Web Cam Windsurfing Wind Towing Wsf Tips
Windsurfing Surfing Kitesurfing Information Equipment TravelForum Maps Photos Videos WeatherJapanese Home Page Links

Phone:  1 (808) 871-5857  │ Disclaimer & Policies │ Copyright © Action Sports Maui  │ GuestBook  │  Email Action Sports