Kayak Instructor Jobs Profile

Kayak Instructor

Kayak Instructor jobs are available at inland watersports centres or sea kayak centres all over the UK. Watersports and activity holiday companies also employ kayak instructors abroad. Most full time kayak jobs are seasonal from march/April to September/October. Part time Kayaking Instructors are also required by UK centres that run courses at weekends, evenings or school holidays.

To work as a Kayak Instructor you will need to have a British Canoeing (BC) qualification. British Canoeing qualifications are modular in design and involve two elements:- a Generic Coaching Module and an Applied Coaching Module that is discipline specific. For example the Level 3 Open Canoe Applied Coach Module course covers the skills and techniques needed to lead and coach others on up to grade 2 water. The course explores teaching techniques appropriate to moderate whitewater and the fundamentals of grade 1 & 2 whitewater trips.

The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor is a great first step for those looking to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations.

To be eligible to take this award you need to have:

• Minimum age - 14 yrs
• Paddlesport Safety and Rescue or Foundation Safety and Rescue Training course
• Full National Association membership

For further information on canoe coaching qualifications visit the British Canoeing Awarding Body website. British canoeing Awarding is an awarding body recognised and regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

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