Become a CALA Trainer
As a Trainer you will conduct workshops and certification courses
and participate in conferences as an Ambassador of
CALA. You will contribute to the development
of CALA courses, workshops, clinics, conferences and
marking of CALA.
- Policy # 1 - Current CALA
Membership
- Policy # 2 - Current CPR and
First Aid
- Policy # 3 - Current
Liability Insurance
- Policy # 4 - CALA Vertical
Water Training & Group Aquafitness Leadership
Completed
- Policy # 5 - Current CALA
Certification or Recertification Status
- Policy # 6 - Submit resume to
apply for CALA Training for Trainers (“T4T”)
Course
- Policy # 7 - Apprentice Train
- Policy # 8 - Earn Trainer
Status
- Policy # 9 - Earn Full
Trainer Status and Signing of Trainers Agreement
Form
- Policy # 10 - Training Fees
for the Vertical Water Training Course
Assess persons taking practical CALA certification and mark written
exams
- Policy # 1 -
Current CALA membership, CPR and First Aid,
Liability Insurance, CALA Certification /
Recertification Status
- Policy # 2 -
Attend a CALA Assessor Workshop or
Individualized (One to One Assessor Training
session). Offered live and on ZOOM
- Policy # 3 -
Apprentice Assess
- Policy # 4 -
Earn CALA Assessor Status
- Policy # 5 -
Earn and Invoice Assessor Fees
Upon completion of a CALA course,
individuals are offered the opportunity to build
confidence and fine-tune their leadership skills and
understanding of the course material by
participating in a mentorship program. The mentor
and apprentice leader work together to develop and
reinforce leadership skills in preparation for the
CALA certification process.
Mentors Agree To
- Act as a role model
for the apprentice
- Help the apprentice set out
clear goals and objectives for their progress in
leadership training
- Help the apprentice define
reasonable timelines to assist in reaching their
goals
- Read and give feedback on the
lesson plans
- Allow the apprentice to
appear in a leadership role
- Participate and/or observe
the class segment presented by the apprentice
- Give open and caring feedback
designed to help the apprentice grow in their
leadership role
- Provide an appropriate level
of challenge to the apprentice to facilitate
their learning experience
- Provide extra guidance in
areas where the apprentice may need help
- Advise the apprentice of
their state of readiness for certification
evaluation
Apprentices Agree To
- Attend classes regularly
- Prepare lesson plans a week
prior to presenting class segments for review
- Accept feedback openly and
eagerly and revise the plan as needed
- Practice diligently before
leading class segments
- Make every attempt to adhere
to the lesson plan when leading
- Receive leadership feedback
from the mentor eagerly and openly and make
changes as requested
- Do additional work on areas
of leadership as requested by the mentor
Be professional at all times while working with
the mentor or attending his/her class
- Respect the role of the
mentor as the leader of that class
- Show appreciation for the
mentor’s time and effort
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