Paddlesport Instructor
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs,centres or other organisations in:
● ‘Very Sheltered Water’ environments;
● craft deemed suitable for a first time experience.
The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding.
The qualification is designed such that the instructor can choose the craft from which they work (one of: kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard); and can look after others in a range of stable craft (kayaks, open canoes, sit on tops, and
stand up paddleboards); as both single craft and mixed craft session.
Paddlesport Instructor Overview
Minimum age 14 years
Duration 2 Days
Prerequisites
Paddle UK ( British Canoeing) Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course
