Our Apprentice Program is
open for Summer 2025.
Our next Apprentice Instructor Program is in October 2024 for participating in 2025 classes and summer camps.
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Instructor Apprentice Program
For Adults and Kids 12 and up.
PRICE: $175.00
Sundays for 6 weeks - Plus 1 make-up class.
Dates: FALL 2024
October 20, 27, November 3, 17, December 1, 8,
Make up: Dec 15th.
Sessions are Sundays.
8:45-9:30am & 10:00-10:45am
LOCATION: Lynnwood Bowl & Skate
NOTE:
We offer this class once or twice a year, depending on demand.
There are 2 sessions:
Session 1 is practicing skating skills.
Session 2 is learning how to teach.
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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:
- Intermediate Skaters, Adults Level 3 & Kids Level 4.
- Inline and Quad skaters.
- Adults and Youth.
- Ages 12 and Up. (Must be 12 by June 1st of the following summer).
SKILLS COVERED
- V walk and Basic Stride
- Heel Stop or Toe Stop
- Pivot—Left Inside edge
- Backwards Skating—Swizzles & Pizza walK
- Skaters Choice
- Parallel Turns—both directions
- Crossovers in a circle—both directions
- Transitions—all directions
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.
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.
More infoInline & quad skating certification
SkateIA Level 1 Certification Information
Students who are part of the Instructor Apprentice Program and aspire to teach for Skate Journeys or become a professional inline and roller skate instructor are encouraged to obtain their SkateIA Certification. The designated dates align with your training: January 9th, 11th, and 12th, 2025.
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