Interested in becoming an MSF RiderCoach?

[nhbubba]

500.00 smackers..... I blow that going out on the weekends, or doing a TD... well worth it to me!

Jeez, I live cheap I guess.

[Jaynnus]

I typically do 4-5 classes a year. Less than one weekend a month during the season.

Wow! I have done almost 20 already!

[Jaynnus]

Yeah, that what I'm thinkin now, too.

BTW, I've sent Joe a link to this thread. Perhaps he'll register and answer any questions you might have.

he already is registered. http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/members/1232-ironstone.html

[Mike Qube]

Just sent my check in for this. Anyone else doing it?

[Stromper]

Would this qualify for the Connecticut Riding Instructor ?

[oVTo]

Would this qualify for the Connecticut Riding Instructor ?

Most states offer some reciprocity for RiderCoaches tm but usually require an interview and a weekend or two shadowing so you understand the local program. I trained in NH and taught in both MA and NH, but now just MA. I met a RC last weekend who teaches in MA, VT, and CT.

[jcrawford]

I was thinking about doing this in the future but I think I still have more to learn before I try to teach someone. Is there a study guide or something I could study for this or is it just based on the MA manual?

[FireboltEric_MA]

Just sent my check in for this. Anyone else doing it?

I will be going for this also

[McBiggity]

I was thinking about doing this in the future but I think I still have more to learn before I try to teach someone. Is there a study guide or something I could study for this or is it just based on the MA manual?

Get some more years under your belt of riding. Then go from there. There is no study guide for those not in the program. It's very intensive.

[noxin]

Thanks for reminding me to send a check to joe

[Degsy]

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I'd totally be into this... But to pay $500 to go to work part time seems kind of ridiculous. Is there any reimbursement, and how many weekends would it take to recoup my investment?

Ps, I still blame you, Degsy, for all my addiction problems.

PM sent.

[csmutty]

I still can't believe you have to pay in MA.

[Degsy]

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I still can't believe you have to pay in MA.

Depends.

[Evadd]

I'd totally be into this... But to pay $500 to go to work part time seems kind of ridiculous.

I still can't believe you have to pay in MA.

glad i'm not the only one who thought this was weird. yeah, being a rider coach seems like a great side gig, but to me, paying $500 to be able to take a job just sounds...weird.

[csmutty]

glad i'm not the only one who thought this was weird. yeah, being a rider coach seems like a great side gig, but to me, paying $500 to be able to take a job just sounds...weird.

In CT a site manager sponsors you to go to the class. So it is free. But you have to attend a few classes beforehand and get to know the program and the site manager. But you could always range aide the classes and get paid to do it, while learning about the class and if it's for you.

[taxonomy]

I paid to take the class.

You have to pay to all sorts of training to get this or that job. e.g. Dr. Lawyer, x-ray technician.

Though, sometimes sites do sponsor you, but what if they do and you wash out as an instructor? This isn't an easy job, the hours are long, about 20 hours or more in some weekends and it can be super hot, or raining or very cold.

Also, this job is NOT about riding motorcycles You can be an average rider and be a great coach and it's very easy to be a great rider and a lousy coach. It's about managing effective communication and being calm and patient.

Everyone does it for their own reasons. The rate of pay for the work isn't bad, it does make you a better rider, I personally have a lot of fun with students, it makes you more credible in the riding community. After two years I am very glad I did this.

[OreoGaborio]

Well said.

Smutty, in response to the "paying for the training" bit... Would I rather have gotten the training for free? Sure... Could I have done it differently so I wouldn't have had to pay? Yeah, if I wanted to go out of my way to travel further and have a tougher training schedule.... But it's not like the cost is all that much when compared to the money you make once you start teaching classes.

You can look at it two ways: either it was like paying for a college course to get a raise at work, or I tought a class & 1/2 for free. No big deal.

[csmutty]

Well said.

Smutty, in response to the "paying for the training" bit... Would I rather have gotten the training for free? Sure... Could I have done it differently so I wouldn't have had to pay? Yeah, if I wanted to go out of my way to travel further and have a tougher training schedule.... But it's not like the cost is all that much when compared to the money you make once you start teaching classes.

You can look at it two ways: either it was like paying for a college course to get a raise at work, or I tought a class & 1/2 for free. No big deal.

That's true. Wait so are there multiple classes in MA to get certified? Because there is only 1 IPW in CT every year.

[Jaynnus]

There was one award winning rack last weekend on a Nighthawk. Yowza. Great gal, too.

Did you run the obstacle exercise more than once?

[Mike Qube]

I paid to take the class.

You have to pay to all sorts of training to get this or that job. e.g. Dr. Lawyer, x-ray technician.

Though, sometimes sites do sponsor you, but what if they do and you wash out as an instructor? This isn't an easy job, the hours are long, about 20 hours or more in some weekends and it can be super hot, or raining or very cold.

Also, this job is NOT about riding motorcycles You can be an average rider and be a great coach and it's very easy to be a great rider and a lousy coach. It's about managing effective communication and being calm and patient.

Everyone does it for their own reasons. The rate of pay for the work isn't bad, it does make you a better rider, I personally have a lot of fun with students, it makes you more credible in the riding community. After two years I am very glad I did this.

I had a lot of fun working with the students when I range aided over last spring and summer.
I have no problem paying the $500 for the classes. You have to pay for training for almost anything else, why should this be different.

[oVTo]

There was one award winning rack last weekend on a Nighthawk. Yowza. Great gal, too.

16 years later and its still a good gig.

Just make sure to get the rain waiver. I see storms coming and a quick reminder to the company and I'm home nice and dry.

Did you run the obstacle exercise more than once?

Maybe he just ran Exercise 10a, "Jumping Jacks" a few times. That is in the range cards, right?

[OreoGaborio]

That's true. Wait so are there multiple classes in MA to get certified? Because there is only 1 IPW in CT every year.

Yes.

Maybe he just ran Exercise 10a, "Jumping Jacks" a few times. That is in the range cards, right?

Isn't that how all the coaches warm up the students on day 2 before they start riding?

[Degsy]

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I had to pay. I was under the impression I was getting my $500 back at the end of training once successful. I didn't Get it back but I know some coaches did

The training course I did in Mass was VERY tough. We had 2 drop out.

I echo the thoughts on being a good rider and poor coach. Your riding ability is not linked exclusively to how good a coach you are.

I have things to work on with my coaching. It's a constant learning curve. I have been coaching for 5 years now and I'm responsible for a few of my students being members here.

[Jaynnus]

From my class of 9 only 6 graduated, and only 4 made it though the first season...

[Mike Qube]

From my class of 9 only 6 graduated, and only 4 made it though the first season...

How is the class setup? Is there a lot of written work? I don't know what to expect when I get there. Our schedule is a total of 10 days.