Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor

Description

20 CPD Points
  • Do you want to have fun?
  • Like to spend time on the water?
  • With likeminded people?
  • Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up paddleboarding by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions?

If so, your pathway to becoming a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor starts here.

Why take the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Award?

First of all, this is the qualification used by outdoor centres, organisations and clubs to support their activity delivery. Secondly it doesn’t matter if you are releatively new to stand up paddleboarding or have existing experience, this course allows you to develop your existing skills and passion for paddlesport.

  • It’s your journey, our highly experienced tutors are trained to support you throughout this practical course.
  • Your course will support you to run games, activities to support learning and inspire adventure for new paddleboarders.
  • This qualification is open to everyone over 14 years of age!

The programme will explore a variety of subjects, here is an outline of what you will cover during your course:

What will I learn on the course?

  • How to effectively prepare a group for an activity (e.g. kitting up and getting afloat);
  • Together you will play with a range of activities to engage the group (e.g. games, tasks and journeys);
  • You will explore a range of motivating activities and games that support learning;
  • The tutors will support you to plan ways of using mini journeys to inspire adventure and exploration;
  • You will develop ideas that allow you to help participants learn basic skills;
  • Our tutors will share top tips and quick fixes for common challenges to accelerate learning;
  • You will investigate how to select suitable equipment for participants;
  • You will explore methods of maintaining participants’ safety and develop your understanding of deployment matters.

There will be opportunities to develop and progress your own paddling skills and meet likeminded people during the course, many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

You can read the full course guide here: Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Course Guide

You access a sample programme here: Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Sample Programme

You access an editable version of the Course Learner Development Pack here: Learner Development Pack

You could also take a look at the Free Instructor eLearning Click here

Registration

SUP Instructor Registration

Before you book onto your Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Course, you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, ensure you have personal paddling and rescue competence and complete your registration.

What is Registration?

Anyone wishing to pursue a Coaching or Leadership Qualification is required to centrally register with the appropriate National Association (British Canoeing, Canoe Wales, Scottish Canoe Association, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland). Registration is the process by which you confirm your intention to study towards a particular qualification. It includes:

  • Checking of previous qualifications
  • Completing and signing the Registration Form
  • Medical Declaration (if required)
  • Setting up and providing access to course resources and eLearning (where applicable)
  • Acceptance of the terms and conditions of study and helps you understand your rights
  • Whilst undertaking the qualification and how your data will be used.

Once you are registered, you become a learner with the National Association and we are able to contact you with relevant information and updates to your course of study, help you find a course and local support or mentoring.

When and where does registration take place?

We would recommend that you register as early in your development journey as possible to access all of the support and learning resources. As a bare minimum and to support your learning, we would recommend registering at least two weeks before starting your course. Registration is an online process through your British Canoeing membership portal. Registration is separate from booking a place on a course; the latter is done directly with the Course Provider. It is worth noting that many Course Providers want to see evidence of Registration at the point of booking.

Ensuring Personal Paddling and Rescue Comptence
Prior to attending the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor course you are expected to have developed personal paddling and rescue competence. You should speak to your course provider if you are unsure about your skill level or you can cross check your skills in the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Course Guide - Skills Checklist

You can find available Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor courses, using the finder towards the end of 2022. Click or tap the relevant links below.

  • Join British Canoeing here: British Canoeing Membership (On the Water)
  • Find BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Don't forget to register!

Content

We have chosen to provide the British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Award for two reasons:

  • Firstly BCAB has a longstanding reputation of providing industry leading qualifications that are recognised internationally, as well as closer to home
  • BCAB is OfQual regulated, consequently this ensures the highest standards and qualification validity

This combined training and assessment course will enable you to run games and activities to support learning and inspire adventure and exploration for new paddlers on stand up paddleboards. On this practical course, you will learn skills such as:

  • Kitting up a group and getting afloat
  • Activities and games to support learning
  • How to use mini journeys to promote exploration of the environment
  • Keeping your group safe

You need to be able to paddle your Stand Up Paddleboard independently on flat water. You will also need to be able to keep yourself and others safe on and near the water, for example a paddler falling off their SUP. We find that paddlers that have completed the Paddle Explore Award or with around 70 hours of personal paddling experience can focus on the training and get the most out of their course. Paddlers also need to have developed their rescue skills ahead of the course. Your course tutor can provide more details if you are unsure of the required skills.

  • A typical Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor course takes place over 2 days.

If you want to find out more, you can read the documentation on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website: Click here

You could also take a look at the Free Instructor eLearning

British Canoeing Awarding Body eLearning activities to aid anyone taking part or thinking about the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Course.

The British Canoeing Awarding Body Instructor eLearning is designed to support Instructors and aspirant Instructors through varying topics of knowledge and skill. There are 9 topics to choose from, along with a knowledge audit which will help you understand areas you may need to develop further. The activities are free to access, can be accessed in any order and each have a statement of participation that can be downloaded upon completion.

Simply choose the package you want to study and then open the link to access the Free Instructor eLearning

Course Assessment

Our tutors are great at putting you at ease, consequently the assessments are part of the learning and as enjoyable as the rest of the course! By the end of the course, you will have to demonstrate knowledge and skills in three areas:

  • Profesional Standards
  • Personal Paddling Skills
  • Rescue Skills

You will know when, where and how you're going to be assessed and have lots of chances to shape those decisions. Upon successful completion of each of these tasks the tutor will recommend the you for certification. Certificates will be emailed to you.

If you're nervous about your personal or rescue skills and want to make sure your ready for your course, we suggest you speak to a more experienced coach and ask them to support you in gaining your Paddle Explore Award or to use the skills check list (in the course guide) to check your ready.

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UK Courses

BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 01-04-2023
    Simon J Hammond
    osprey leisure centre, castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT51BD
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 01-04-2023
    Dominic Milner
    Priory Watersports Centre, Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DJ
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 05-04-2023
    David Andrew Adams
    West Leeds Activity Centre, Lenhurst Avenue, Leeds, LS12 2RE
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 12-04-2023
    Jenna Sanders
    Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 15-04-2023
    James A Drummond
    Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Mon 17-04-2023
    Paul Smith
    Weymouth Outdoor Education Center, Weymouth, DT4 0HS
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 22-04-2023
    John R Dean
    Wansbeck Paddlesport Club, Ashington
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 29-04-2023
    James Gay
    Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG6 1PQ
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 06-05-2023
    Drew S Pilley
    Trevassack Lake, Helston, Cornwall, TR126LH
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 10-05-2023
    Simon J Hammond
    Bude, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8NE
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Mon 29-05-2023
    Charlotte Boyce-Smith
    Woodmill outdoor center, Woodmill lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so18 2jr
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 31-05-2023
    Jenna Sanders
    Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 10-06-2023
    Dan Daley
    Addlestone Canoe Club, Burcott Gardens, Addlestone, Surrey, Kt152de
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Tue 20-06-2023
    Stephen Thomson
    Llanberis, Llanberis, Gwynedd
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 21-06-2023
    Sean McGrath
    Wild River, Ullswater, Howtown, Cumbria, CA10 2NA
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 24-06-2023
    Justin D Douglas
    Harlow outdoors, Burnt mill lane, Harlow, Essex, Cm202qs
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 08-07-2023
    Sophie Dollar
    Leam Boat Centre, Mill Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV311BE
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 22-07-2023
    Andrew Brown
    15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Mon 24-07-2023
    Charlotte Boyce-Smith
    Woodmill outdoor activities center, Woodmill lane, Southampton, hampshire, so18 2jr
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 05-08-2023
    Kathryn Julia Hall
    Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading, RG61PQ
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Sat 19-08-2023
    James A Drummond
    Frankwell Canoe Ramp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8HQ
BCAB Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
  • Wed 23-08-2023
    Jenna Sanders
    Royal Leamington Spa Canoe Club, Adelaide Rd, Leamington Spa, CV32 5AH
20 CPD Points
Course Description
  • Do you want to have fun?
  • Like to spend time on the water?
  • With likeminded people?
  • Do you want to introduce people from all walks of life to stand up paddleboarding by running fun, engaging taster and starter sessions?

If so, your pathway to becoming a Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor starts here.

Why take the Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Award?

First of all, this is the qualification used by outdoor centres, organisations and clubs to support their activity delivery. Secondly it doesn’t matter if you are releatively new to stand up paddleboarding or have existing experience, this course allows you to develop your existing skills and passion for paddlesport.

  • It’s your journey, our highly experienced tutors are trained to support you throughout this practical course.
  • Your course will support you to run games, activities to support learning and inspire adventure for new paddleboarders.
  • This qualification is open to everyone over 14 years of age!

The programme will explore a variety of subjects, here is an outline of what you will cover during your course:

What will I learn on the course?

  • How to effectively prepare a group for an activity (e.g. kitting up and getting afloat);
  • Together you will play with a range of activities to engage the group (e.g. games, tasks and journeys);
  • You will explore a range of motivating activities and games that support learning;
  • The tutors will support you to plan ways of using mini journeys to inspire adventure and exploration;
  • You will develop ideas that allow you to help participants learn basic skills;
  • Our tutors will share top tips and quick fixes for common challenges to accelerate learning;
  • You will investigate how to select suitable equipment for participants;
  • You will explore methods of maintaining participants’ safety and develop your understanding of deployment matters.

There will be opportunities to develop and progress your own paddling skills and meet likeminded people during the course, many of our course candidates develop long lasting friendships, connections and contacts.

You can read the full course guide here: Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Course Guide

You access a sample programme here: Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Sample Programme

You access an editable version of the Course Learner Development Pack here: Learner Development Pack

You could also take a look at the Free Instructor eLearning Click here

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