Course Description

Want to become an ACA Certified Swiftwater Rescue Instructor? Learn to teach others how to stay safe on the river. This course is for experienced boaters and rescuers. Instructor Candidates will learn industry standards for teaching Swiftwater Rescue and are assessed throughout the course on teaching, technical knowledge, rescue ability, and group management skills. For more information on becoming an ACA Certified Instructor, visit www.americancanoe.org. 

Included

• ACA Swiftwater Instructor Training 

• ACA 2-4 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Certification - pending successful 

Resources 

• ACA Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Criteria

• Know Your Knots Video Knot Tutorials  

Prerequisites

• 18-years of age or older 

• Previous participation in an ACA L4 or equivalent Swiftwater Rescue Course

•  Must be an ACA member: become a MEMBER or RENEW.

• Current ACA Safety Education & Instruction Committee (SEIC) dues must be paid to hold any level Instructor Certification

Location

• We offer this course on the Upper Colorado River near Bond, CO as well as other locations through our partnerships. 

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