Windsurfing

This section is for people wanting to teach the RYA Windsurfing Scheme.

Assistant Instructor

Required certificates	RYA Windsurfing Scheme intermediate non-planing certificate including beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Competent windsurfer
Pre-entry assessment	Candidates must have the recommendation of their centre's Principal
Training course	Courses are conducted by the Principal or Chief Instructor of the training centre. The course may be approximately 20 hours covering RYA teaching for beginners. Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. The AI's training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling.
Qualified to teach	On completion of this course you will be able to: assist instructors in teaching windsurfing up to the standard of youth Stage 1 and adult Start Windsurfing courses. Work under the supervision of an RYA senior instructor (SI) AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision.
Validity	This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years.

Start Windsurfing Instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Competent windsurfer
Pre-entry assessment
Training course	Five day course The final day will be moderated by an external trainer who will assess candidates. Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	Able to teach: Start Windsurfing course Youth Windsurfing Scheme Stages 1 and 2
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Intermediate Instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	Intermediate planing personal sailing certificate and the beach starting and non-planing carve gybe clinics Advanced personal sailing certificate with waterstart and carve gybe clinics First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience
Pre-entry assessment	RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor with evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start Windsurfing Instructors at RYA training centre.
Training course	Four day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	Intermediate course and Youth Windsurfing Scheme under the supervision of a senior instructor.
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Racing instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	Start Windsurfing Instructor (or above) First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	You will have competed at club or regional level (windsurfing or dinghy sailing) and have knowledge of competitive windsurfing.
Pre-entry assessment	To qualify as a RYA Racing Instructor applicant you should: Have practical understanding of running simple race training exercises. Have knowledge and understanding o f the Team 15 philosophy and the teaching principles behind the programme.
Training course	Two day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	RYA Start Racing course under supervision of a senior instructor.
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Foiling Instructor

Minimum age	16
Required certificates	RYA Intermediate Instructor RYA Sustained Flights Certificate First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	RYA Sustained Flights
Pre-entry assessment	RYA Intermediate Instructor with personal foiling experience to a RYA Sustained Flights level
Training course	Four day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	RYA First Flights or higher (Personal foiling level dependent)
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Advanced Instructor

Minimum age	18
Required certificates	Minimum personal ability of the Advanced certificate RYA Intermediate Instructor Planing Instructor, with evidence of 100 hours logged First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2
Training course	Five day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	All levels of the RYA National and Youth Windsurfing scheme under the supervision of an RYA Senior Instructor
Validity	Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA membership	Required

Senior Instructor

Minimum age	18
Required certificates	First aid certificate RYA Safety Boat certificate RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Evidence of two seasons' full-time instructing as an RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor. Senior Instructor self assessment questionnaire
Pre-entry assessment	Recommendation by a Principal of a Recognised Training Centre. Completion of the Senior Instructor Workbook and any preparation work sent out by the Trainers prior to the course starting.
Training course	Courses are run on a regional basis with approximately six students. Courses are organised through the Regional Coach and staffed by one or more Application form RYA Windsurfing Trainers. Four day course. The assessment will be continuous during the course. Application form Instructor Course Dates
Qualified to teach	On completion of this course you will be able to: Organise and manage courses within the RYA's Windsurfing scheme. Organise and control group windsurfing tuition (of all ages) and to supervise, assess and direct the work of their instructors. Conduct assessments and have the interpersonal skills needed to debrief unsuccessful students effectively and tactfully in a good manner.
Validity	Five years from date of issues if supported by a valid first aid certificate. Little or no logged experience may require a re-assessment.
RYA membership	Required

Windsurfing Trainer

Minimum age
Required certificates	Intermediate Planing Instructor (ticket held for three years plus) First aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Safety Boat certificate RYA Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work Health declaration form or medical questionnaire
Experience	Competent level of personal sailing ability, good teaching and coaching skills. motivational and leadership skills, a positive and enthusiastic approach and good communication skills.
Pre-entry assessment	Nomination from your Regional Development Officer Pre-selection - usually over a weekend Applicants from outside the UK are occasionally trained when required and should contact RYA Training for further information.
Training course	Five day course with continuous assessment. You will need to: Demonstrate and teach any part of the national Windsurfing Scheme up to and including Intermediate Planing and clinics. Windsurf competency on a range of equipment in a variety of conditions Plan and manage a course involving sessions ashore and afloat. Give formal presentations including the use of visual aids, showing an ability to chair and discuss.
Qualified to teach	Will be appointed as an RYA Start Windsurfing Trainer.
Validity	Appointed annually. After five years a practical revalidation is required.
RYA membership	Required

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