CALA welcomes new trainers who are
interested in promoting the CALA philosophy, skills and knowledge. If
you are interested please, contact
CALA for further information about becoming a CALA Trainer.
How to become a CALA Trainer
Policy 1
Policy 2
- Current CPR and First Aid
Policy 3
- Current Liability Insurance
Here are some of the companies that offer Liability
Insurance to certified fitness instructors:
- SPORTS AND FITNESS CANADA
- TROTHEN AND MCCONKEY 1-888-346-6602
QUOTE "CALA"
Policy 4
Must complete a CALA Combined Basic Fitness Theory and
Aquafitness Leadership Training Course (40 hours).
Note: If you have only had the opportunity to
participate in one part of the Foundation Course - formerly called the Fast
Track Course, then it is imperative that you either attend a Complete
Foundation Course (formerly called the Total Track) or host a Foundation
Course (Part I and II) whereby you can choose to apprentice train the first
weekend (which is Part I: Fast Track) and attend the second weekend, observing
the trainer and learning how the material is facilitated. Then you would have
to apprentice train the second weekend on another occasion under the
supervision of a designated `Master' Trainer.
Policy 5
- Current CALA
Certification or Re-certification Status
Must have successfully completed CALA Certification
procedure (theory exam & practical assessment.)
Policy 6
- Attend a CALA
Training for Trainers Course
Usually held annually. We do expect trainers to attend a T
for T at least every two years, once approved as trainers for the Foundation
Course (Total Track/Fast Track). Our vision is to build a team of trainer to
facilitate the Foundation Course and a variety of specialty courses and/or
workshops that suit specific trainer expertise
Policy 7
- Apprentice Train
sections of the course with a designated
`Master' trainer
Policy 8
- Earn Trainer Status Once you have apprentice trained, you
will receive feedback on your training and a decision will be made about
your readiness to train "on your own". If your master trainer
agrees that you are ready to train on your own, the next time you train
the section that you have apprenticed and been approved in, you will be
paid.
Policy 9
- Earn Full Trainer Status You must be approved on every
section of the course to attain this status. On occasion two different
trainers will train a course due to different areas of expertise.
Policy 10
- Reimbursement dependent on course.
This program is currently under review and may not be
exactly as stated above. Please contact
CALA to discuss details of the program.
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