BC Paddlesport Instructor Course

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 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 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 process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’.

Pre-requsites:

- minimum age for this course is 14.

- Paddlesport Safety and Rescue course must be completed.

- You must have active membership with British Canoeing.

- You will need to register with British Canoeing prior to this course

Please note this course must have a minimum of 4 people to run.