Course Information

Welcome to Jumpmaster (JM) program within the Canadian skydiving system. The JM is an instructor and is a position of high responsibility charged with working with students on the practical components of their skydives through the Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD) or Static Line (SL) system and onwards to non-contact freefall. As an instructor, the JM teaches basic life saving skills to students.

Please read this page in its entirety and complete the Pre-Course tasks. If you have any questions, concerns or issues prior to the start of the course, please reach out.

Costs

• $425 Course Fee

• $45 CSPA Administation Fee

• Share of travel costs/ accommodation (not required if hosted locally)

• 12 Jump Slots (3 loads of 3 simulated "students") to 3, 500' (payable to the DZ)

• Student rental gear for 9 jumps (payable to the DZ)

• Deposit: A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot (goes towards the final cost). Your spot is NOT secured unless your deposit is paid

• Extra fees if charged by the DZ (packing, classroom fee etc.) This will be divided among the candidates.

Logistics

Plan for the course to take 2-3 days (some material can be taught ahead of time), the duration of the days will depend on DZ logistics/ weather, progress of the candidates and the ability of the candidates to use time effectively/ multitask. Ideally the course will finish at a reasonable time each day but sometimes plans need to be flexible so expect that you may have to work late. Time management is an essential skill for an instructor, as such, you are expected to be diligent in meeting any timings given and being prepared to start each day at the time specified.

Bring food with you and expect to make use of down time for multitasking for things such as eating, preparing lesson plans, preparing for practical evaluations etc. Have your equipment prepared, parachutes packed and check in with the dropzone in advance/ waiver if possible, to make for effective use of learning time. Be prepared to help pack rigs for other JM candidates or evaluators as needed (teamwork).

Course Preparation

Prerequisites

1. C1 certified

2. CSPA B CoP (AND ACTIVE)

3. 125 Jumps (200 strongly suggested)

4. Observe the role of a JM at the DZ on two different loads

5. Complete the pre-course homework in the reference manual

6. Willingness to learn and professionally represent skydiving

*Failure to meet the prerequisites will result in removal from the course*

Reference Material Required for Course (Available on CSPA website) - Digital or Paper Copy

1. Coach 1 reference manual

2. Jumpmaster Workbook

3. Parachutist Information Manuals (PIM) 1, 2A

Evaluations

During this course, you will be evaluated on your ability to perform as a Jumpmaster. Evaluations will include skydiving skills, instructional abilities, equipment proficiency, critical thinking, a written test and professionalism. You will also be evaluated on attitude, willingness to learn, ability to follow directions and preparedness. This is a very serious course and you ability to perform under stress will be tested.

Location Information

I am happy to be flexible with regards to location to conduct the course, however, it must be in a location that is appropriate for a learning environment.