Instructor Apprentice Program - Skate Camp

Our Instructor Apprentice Program is open

Our next Instructor Apprentice Program is in October 2025 for participating in 2026 classes and summer camps. Sign up for our Newsletter, social media and watch for details.

$175 Sundays for 6 Weeks

INSTRUCTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Learn to Teach Inline & Roller Skating

DATES: Fall 2025
October 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23
December 7 – Make-up Date
9:00am – 9:30am: Session 1 – Practicing skating skills
9:45am -10:30am: Session 2 – Learning how to teach.

LOCATION: Lynnwood Bowl & Skate

For Youth and Adults 12 and older: Apply Now for the Skate Journeys Apprentice Instructor Program!
Please contact us before registering to confirm eligibility and next steps.

Improve skating skills

Unlock your full potential! This course utilizes a tried-and-true teaching model that inspires you to excel in both demonstrating and instructing each skill, all while enhancing your own skating abilities.

Learn to teach

Watching novice students learn new techniques under their guidance can inspire many skilled skaters to become instructors, as they are eager to take on the challenges that come with this role.

Adults And Youth

Unlock your potential as a skating instructor! This training is open to both adults and youth with intermediate skating skills and a desire to share their love for skating. The Skate Instructor Training equips you with the necessary skills to teach others to skate with confidence and excellence.

SkAteia certification Prep

By enrolling in this course, you'll be fully equipped to earn the SkateIA Certification. This valuable certification opens up doors to a range of possibilities - you could potentially secure a future role with Skate Journeys or even start your own thriving skate classes.

INSTRUCTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Improve on your skating skills.
Learn how to teach skating.
Set you up for success for your goals.
Pathway to becoming future employee with Skate Journeys.
Pathway to being a Instructor Apprentice , Camp Counselor, Ambassador.
Pathway to becoming a paid or volunteer Instructor with Skate Journeys.
Preparation for SkateIA Instructor Certification Program.
Advise about ability to passing SkateIA Certification.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR:

SKILLS COVERED

IMPORTANT NOTES:

A SkateIA Instructor Certification is required to work for Skate Journeys.
Taking the Apprentice course does not guarantee you will pass the SkateIA Certification.
Take the SkateIA Certification when you are ready. The one scheduled in January is timed so you can teach the following summer.
Contact us for more information and let us know your interest.
Sign up for Newsletter to keep posted on future dates.

Get ready to kick-start your journey towards growth and success! When registration becomes available, go to the Customer Portal to register. If it’s not available yet, fill out the interest form and we’ll keep you in the loop with exciting updates on program dates and registration. Let’s turn your dreams into reality.

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PATHWAY TO BECOMING A SKATING MENTOR

Skate Instructor & Camp Counselor

Skate instructors and counsellors at Skate Journeys impact lives by teaching adults and children in various programs, inspiring growth in skating. Several of our youth instructors pursue this pathway to teach summer skate camps.

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Inline & quad skating certification

SkateIA Level 1 Certification Information

Students participating in the Instructor Apprentice Program who wish to teach for Skate Journeys or become professional inline and roller skate instructors are encouraged to obtain their SkateIA Certification. This scheduled date corresponds with your training: January 17, 2026.

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