Become a Wingfoil Instructor

Turn your Wingfoil Skills into a Career

The International Wingfoil Organization (IWO) is the world’s leading wingfoil organization, founded by IKO Examiners and professional wingfoil instructors with more than 20 years of experience in watersports education. The IWO wingfoil instructor certification is recognized worldwide, allows you to have your professional skills recognized when you apply for jobs at wingfoil schools and sets you apart from competition with non-certified instructors.

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Time Commitment:

5 days

Includes:

Hands on training at an IWO Center
PDF manual
Certification after you pass the course
1 year of professional liability insurance after you’re certified

Prerequisites:

Module 1: Online Study

No prerequisites

Module 2: At an IWO Center

18 years old
IWO Level 3M or equivalent
Valid first aid and CPR certificate

Worldwide job opportunities

More and more wingfoil schools are joining the IWO. Get a job teaching wingfoiling at one of the +20 IWO Centers located at the top wing spots around the world.

Follow the highest standards

Teach quality recreational courses using the safest and the most efficient teaching method and reward your students with an internationally recognized wingfoiling certification.

Become a better wingfoiler

Don’t want to teach? No problem! Take the Instructor Training Course (ITC) to learn safety standards and improve your riding skills so you can become more confidence on the water.

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How do I get started?

Step 1: Visit the IWO website

To find an Instuctor Training Course (ITC)

Step 2: Select an Instructor Training Course (ITC)

And fill out the form

Step 3: The IWO will contact you

To reserve your place in the course

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