why become an instructor

CAN-BIKE Instructors are community leaders in cycling safety. They are experts with the certification to prove it. CAN-BIKE Instructors gain access benefits and resources that make leading cycling instruction easier and reduce risk. Some reasons to become a CAN-BIKE Instructor are:

• Grow cycling in your local community/organizations
• Earn additional income
• Receive access to a proven curriculum
• Receive insurance coverage for yourself as an instructor
• Ability to access discounted insurance coverage for your participants if not already in place

Instructor Requirements

To become an instructor, candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have previously completed the Level 5 course
  • To be eligible for a Level 5 course, candidates must complete a Level 4 course with an 80% or better mark on the written exam, handling skills, and road tests.
• Be an experienced rider with demonstrated competence
• Have some teaching experience or training.
• Have a bicycle in safe operating condition and a bicycle helmet. Both the bicycle and helmet should meet all local requirements in your area.
• Complete the additional items listed below:
  • Hold a current first aid certificate
  • Complete and submit a background check from within the last three years; but be resubmitted if over 3 years old (can be completed for $25 online here)
  • Complete the NCCP Safe Sport Training eLearning module

Instructor registration

To complete the annual Instructor registration, you can complete the form here. Registration costs $45/year.

Instructor resources

The curriculum and additional resources are available in the shared resource folder that is shared upon successfully completing the resgistration.