Want to be a Volunteer CW Instructor?

Ready to give back to our whitewater village and improve your own boating in the process? Join the Instruction Team and help us grow our community.

Perks of being an Instructor:

  • Build your credentials with Free ACA Certification and Recertification (every 4 years)
  • Free Swiftwater Rescue Classes to keep you confident and current
  • Free First Aid/CPR Certification (every 2 years)
  • Free Boat Based Rescue Classes
What you give in return for all this free stuff:
  • Teach at Training Camp each year (4 years)
  • Volunteer on 2 Sundays each year during pool sessions (8 hours total) for 3 out of 4 years
  • Maintain your certification by keeping your First Aid/CPR current and paying your ACA dues each year
  • The ability to pass a background check and complete a free online SafeSport course each year.


This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring outdoor leaders, paddlers, and safety-minded adventurers to level up their skills without the price tag. Come help expand our sport one roll at a time.

Please note: BEFORE taking any course that should be considered for reimbursement, please contact the Instructor Manager Lorraine Bruteig. Reimbursement is not guaranteed without prior authorization.

Have questions or need scheduling considerations?
Contact the Instructor Manager Lorraine Bruteig

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