The Paddlesport Coach builds on the foundation coaching skills learnt at Paddlesport Instructor. The award is relevant to potential coaches from all paddlesport disciplines including coaches who may work with competitive and recreational paddlers, it is available as bank- and boat-based options.
DURATION:
1 day Assessment after a period of consolidation
PRE-REQUISITES:
Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you are required to have completed a number of prerequisites.
Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide. Here is a summary of the requirements:
- Registration;
- Coach Award eLearning;
- Coach Award Core Training;
- Coach Award Discipline Specific Training;
- Relevant Leadership Award for some disciplines.
The following minimum standards of deployment:
- In date First Aid Training;
- Safeguarding Training;
- Full National Association Membership;
- Aged 16 or over at the time of assessment (18 for Advanced Water options).
Once all prerequisites are in place you need Delivery Centre approval to proceed to assessment. Further details are available from your Delivery Centre. You MUST take the following paperwork to your assessment:
- Completed Assessment Discussion Task (see overleaf for details);
- Logbook of experience (see overleaf for details);
- Evidence of your Delivery Centre approval for assessment
DETAILS:
Paddlesport Coaches will be able to run independent coaching sessions, and deliver progressive session building on a variety of skills in any type of Kayak or Open Canoe. Paddlesport Coaches can also assess all of the Paddlepower awards, and the 1 Star and 2 Star awards.
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PRICING:
£170 per person including some equipment
COURSE DATES:
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