Become a Snowkite Instructor

The IKO offers a reliable and professional training program

New Snowkite instructors become IKO certified by attending the 5 day Instructor Training Course (ITC) or existing IKO water-certified instructors can participate in a shorter Instructor Equivalency Course (IEC) which last 3 days.

IKO certification is recognized by the international kiting community as the standard in teaching. At the end of your training you will have developed abilities in the following major areas; safety, practical environment, analysis, technique, teaching psychology and live situation. Successful completion of your course qualifies you as a Level 1 Snowkite Instructor and you will be able to continue to advance in your professional training.

At the end of the training, you will have developed abilities in the following major areas: safety, practical environment, analysis, technique, teaching psychology and live situation. After attending an ITC and having reached the required level, you will be qualified as IKO Instructor level 1 and will be able to continue your pro training.

Your benefits with IKO:

• Access to the Pro Area of the IKO website
• Able to purchase IKO Instructor Insurance
• Able to purchase IKO products at Pro prices
• Access to the job opening listings on the IKO website and post a seeking employment ad viewable to IKO Centers
• Post personal profile information online, which is viewable via the general public website

Instructor Level 1 prerequisites

Candidates to an ITC Level 1 must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Kiteboarding/Snowkiting for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder/snowkiter level 3 minimum
• Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or provide a letter of recommendation from a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport
• Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or complete it before the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course
• Pass online Pre-ITC course
• Kiteboarding only: complete the IKO powerboat certification course or have an outside powerboat certification
• Must be able to read and write

How to enroll in a course?

Make sure you meet the prerequisites and have the necessary documents. Check the Training Calendar now for ITCs happening soon in your area, then download, fill in and sign the Snow ITC candidate waiver form or Snow IEC candidate waiver form and send along with the supporting documents to the ITC organizer.