US Sailing Smallboat IT Application

Please indicate which Instructor Trainer Course you're applying for:*

Small Boat Level 1 Instructor TrainerSmall Boat Level 2 Instructor TrainerSmall Boat Level 3 Head Instructor TrainerSmall Boat Level 3 Coach Trainer
Are you currently certified at the Instructor level for the IT level you're applying for?*

YesNo
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Instructor Trainer. Current certification at the corresponding Instructor level is a requirement for being considered as an Instructor Trainer.

We encourage you to attend an Instructor level course and apply again in the future to become an Instructor Trainer.

Information about Instructor Level courses is available at https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/

Kind regards,

US Sailing

Short Answer/Essay Questions
Please provide brief answers to the following questions.
1. What, in your opinion, is the most important aspect of training sailing instructors?*
2. If you could influence any factors in the training of instructors, what would you suggest?*
3. How would you suggest consistency be achieved in evaluation instructor candidates?*
4. What do you perceive as your strengths as an instructor/coach trainer?*
5. What would help you become an even more effective instructor/coach trainer?*
6. Please briefly describe any new personal teaching, or instructor/coach training, techniques you have developed that are innovative or worthy of note.*
Please write a short essay (limit 200 words) outlining why you want to become an Instructor/Coach Trainer.*
If there are other accomplishments which you feel are important in being considered for this position (i.e.publications, lectures, etc.) please feel free to detail them on a separate sheet of paper.

Requirements & Course Fee
A co-teach is required for all Instructor Trainer candidates who successfully complete the in-person section of the course. Are you available to complete a co-teach within six (6) months of the completion of the course you're applying for?*

YesNo
How many Instructor courses do you believe you can teach on an annual basis?
The Instructor Trainer Candidate assumes full responsibility for any loss or damage, excepting loss or damage covered by insurance, that may come to any person, boat, pier, float, or other property used in conjunction with this course as the result of improper use, negligence, violation of the Navigation Rules and racing rules, and other acts of sailors, or other representatives of the host location in connection herewith The Instructor Trainer Candidate accepts that boating and the conduct of this course entail and are subject to certain inherent risks and accepts all risks on land and at sea of participation in this program. The Instructor Trainer Candidate finally acknowledges that they have read the Course Information and Prerequisites and understands what is involved with this course.

COURSE FEE
Payment will be accepted and processed only after acceptance of the application.Please note that payment is expected, in full, at the time of the notification of acceptance.
Recognition of course prerequisites and requirements*

By checking this box I acknowledge that I have read the Course Information and Prerequisites and understand what is involved with this course.

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	College/University Name	Major course(s) of study	Degree and Year received
Undergraduate
Post graduate

	Name	Employment start date	Employment end date	City	State	Position Held
Org/Club #1
Org/Club #2
Org/Club #3
Org/Club #4

	Yr. Completed	Location of course	Instructor Trainer(s)
Level 1 Instructor
Level 2 Instructor
Level 3 Head Instructor
Level 3 Coach
Reach Educator
Basic Keelboat Instructor
Cruising/Co-Nav Instructor
Performance Keelboat Instructor
Offshore Passage Making Instructor
Celestial Navigation Instructor Endorsement
SPH Instructor
SRSB Instructor
Cruising Powerboat Instructor
Adaptive Sailing Instructor

	Yr. Completed	Location of course	Instructor Trainer(s)
Level 1 IT
Level 2 IT
Level 3 Coach Trainer
Level 3 Head IT
Reach IT
Basic Keelboat IT
Cruising IT
Performance Keelboat IT
Offshore Passage Making IT
SPH IT
SRSB IT
Cruising Powerboat IT
Adaptive Sailing IT

	Boat type	Years sailing	Position on boat
Boat type #1
Boat type #2
Boat type #3
Boat type #4
Boat type #5

	1	2	3
Using learning techniques to assess learning needs
Measuring learning outcomes
Assessing learning needs of students and applying them to course planning
Planning site logistics
Developing a lesson plan
Using steps in teaching when conducting a course
Monitoring classroom teaming and giving feedback
Answering technical questions on sailing theory
Answering technical questions on weather
Answering technical questions on teaching theory
Understanding the factors involved with risk management
Observing and evaluation students’ sailing skills
Observing and evaluation students’ safety boat skills
Providing corrective feedback for practical skills
Controlling on-the-water instruction
Assessing level of student’s competencies
Completing course evaluations
Maintaining complete and accurate records
Establishing a self-development plan
Serving as a technical resource
Explaining US Sailing Training Program functions, philosophies and standards
Using Project Based Learning Methodologies
Using Inquiry Based learning Techniques

	Year	Class	Championship	Finish Position	Position on Boat
Event #1
Event #2
Event #3
Event #4
Event #5

	Name of Organization	Expiration date
CPR
First Aid

	Full Name	Address (City, St)	Phone	Email	Relationship to you
Reference #1
Reference #2

US Sailing Instructor Trainer Application