Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.21
For the purpose of this division:
"Certified instructor" means a person who meets all criteria in rule 571-12.23 (321G,321I,462A,483A) and the specifics contained in each education program's Instructor Policies and Procedures Manual and who wishes to voluntarily teach an education course.
"Education course" means the department's bow hunter, fur harvester, mentor, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), boating, snow groomer operator, and hunter education programs.
"Mentor" means a person skilled and knowledgeable in a particular activity or subject area and who has been approved by the department or a recognized partner organization to teach, advise, and train others in that activity or subject area.
"Online event and instructor management system" means a web-based application that tracks student data, allows students to register for courses, allows certified instructors to list their course offerings and to track volunteer hours and program details, and displays downloadable files.
"Outdoor skills specialist" means a person who manages and trains volunteers and mentors to participate in the recreation education programs of the department.
"Program coordinator" means a person assigned to coordinate instructor certification and development activities, develop curriculum standards for the programs, conduct outreach for the programs, train volunteer instructors and mentors and evaluate their skills, and serve as the primary contact for information about the programs.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-12.21