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Becoming an Instructor
There are many prerequisites that you must obtain before you are able to become a certified CYA Instructor. The list is below. Please click on each certification for a full description
- CYA Bronze 4 Certification, Bronze V, Silver VI, Gold VII
- Emergency first Aid (minimum)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level B (or equivalent)
- National Coaching Certification Program- Introduction to Competition A and B
- Life Saving Society – Boat Rescue (or Bronze Medallion or higher)
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card
Ontario
Sailing Recommended Courses:
(Click on the Course Logos for a full description of the Course)
The Green Instructor Program includes instructional training in how to teach and assist in the operation of sailing schools. Among the topics covered in the clinic are lesson planning, teaching methodologies, effective water drills and dry land exercises, safety and professionalism.
Approximate Training Timeline: 110 hours + 50 hours for the instructor course
Candidates will study and practice techniques of on water and on land teaching, attend lectures and group study sessions. You must arrive at the course prepared to demonstrate the sailing and theory prerequisites and familiarity with the various teaching methods introduced at the Green Instructor Course.
Approximate Training Timeline: 160 hours + 50 hours for the instructor course
The Red course offers a combined curriculum for those coaches who will be Head Instructors or Silver Sail Coaches. Candidates will learn to develop the administrative and leadership skills required to operate a sailing school. On top of that, inter-club activities, motivation, professionalism, goal setting, safety, and more water drills for skill progression are part of course content.
Approximate Training Timeline: 210 hours + 50 hours for the instructor course
Ask an expert:
To ask an expert about becoming an instructor please send an e-mail to the following address programs@ontariosailing.ca