Course Information

Welcome to the Jumpmaster (JM) Program within the Canadian skydiving system.

The Jumpmaster is an instructor role of high responsibility, charged with working directly with students during the practical components of their skydives through the Instructor Assisted Deployment (IAD) or Static Line (SL) system and progressing students onward to non-contact freefall.

As a Jumpmaster, you are responsible for teaching and supervising critical, life-saving skills in real-time skydiving environments. This position requires technical proficiency, instructional clarity, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Please read this page carefully and complete all pre-course tasks. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Course Objectives

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Jumpmaster within the CSPA system

• Demonstrate safe and effective control of students during IAD and Static Line operations

• Apply proper spotting, exit control, and deployment procedures

• Develop clear and concise in-air communication and instructional techniques

• Identify and respond appropriately to student errors and emergency scenarios

• Demonstrate strong canopy control and traffic awareness in student environments

• Apply technical knowledge of equipment specific to student systems

• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making under stress

• Conduct structured debriefs and provide corrective feedback to students

• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership within a drop zone environment

Prerequisites

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Coach 1 Trained (must be certified prior to receiving a portfolio)

• Active CSPA B CoP

• Minimum 200 jumps

• Observe the role of a Jumpmaster at the DZ on two different loads

• Complete the pre-course homework in the reference manual

• Willingness to learn and professionally represent skydiving

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

Costs

• $400 Course Fee

• $45 CSPA Administration Fee

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

• Remaining balance is due two weeks before the course

• 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

• A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot.

• Your spot is NOT secured unless your deposit is paid

Logistics

The course runs for 2–3 days (some material may be delivered in advance).

Daily schedules depend on:

• Drop zone logistics

• Weather

• Candidate progress

• Effective time management

Expect flexibility. Some days may run late.

Time management is a critical instructor skill. You are expected to:

• Arrive prepared and on time

• Have equipment ready and parachutes packed

• Complete waivers and DZ check-ins in advance

• Use downtime productively (eating, preparing lesson plans, preparing for evaluations)

• Assist with packing rigs for other JM candidates or evaluators as needed (teamwork is part of professionalism)

• Bring your own food and plan accordingly.

Required Course Materials

Available on the CSPA website (digital or paper):

1. Coach 1 Reference Manual

2. Jumpmaster Workbook

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

Pre-Course Tasks

Before attending, you must:

• Complete the pre-course homework outlined in the Jumpmaster reference material

• Review applicable IAD/Static Line procedures and emergency protocols

• Observe the role of a Jumpmaster on two different loads

Candidates who arrive unprepared may not be permitted to continue.

Evaluations

During this course, you will be evaluated on your ability to perform as a Jumpmaster. This includes skydiving abilities, instructional abilities, equipment proficiency, critical thinking, and technical knowledge.

Evaluations will include:

• Practical IAD/Static Line instructional simulations

• In-air student control and evaluation

• Written test

• Equipment and procedural assessments

In addition, you will be assessed on attitude, willingness to learn, ability to follow directions, preparedness, and your ability to perform under stress. This is a serious course and a high-responsibility rating.

Location Information

Courses may be conducted at various drop zones. The location must provide an appropriate and safe learning environment with adequate aircraft access and student training infrastructure suitable for IAD or Static Line operations.

Registration

To register, email info@gravityworks.ca

 to confirm space and provide a deposit. Complete the registration form only when instructed to do so.