If you are interested in becoming a training provider, then the first step is to read the qualification course documents for the personal performance, coaching, leadership or rescue award that you'd like to provide on the British Canoeing Awarding Body Website (BCAB) website. Know what the minimum requirements are for the role and familiarise yourself with the Award Guidance Notes, Course Syllabus and Tutor and Assessor Notes.
- Check that you meet the role essential (and desirable) requirements - fill any gaps that you may have identified.
- Get out and observe the course being delivered.
- Become a provider of relevant Personal Performance Awards and deliver courses (this is a great introduction to delivering a syllabus driven course).
- Make sure your Coach Update is in date.
Each provider role has essential (and desirable) requirements that will be detailed in the application form when available.
If roles are open for application they will be advertised here.
Please note if we have advertised orientation dates as part of a recruitment for a role, please ensure your are available on these dates.
Coach Award Tutor & Assessor Roles Open for Applications April 2025
Apply HereWe are welcoming applications for Coach Award tutor and assessor roles.
Applications for Coach Award Tutor & Assessor roles will open on 11th April 2025 and will close on Monday 5th May at 5.00pm
Submissions should be made using a Google Form, but please let us know if you need an alternative method to apply.
Applications will be reviewed anonymously by an independent panel, so it's important to provide accurate and detailed answers to be considered. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 28th May 2025.
Person Specification
Coach Award role has specific requirements that must be met to become a tutor. Please only apply if you meet all the minimum requirements.
Course Documentation
If you're interested in becoming a training provider, the first step is to read the qualification course documents for the personal performance, coaching, leadership, or rescue award that you'd like to provide. These documents can be found on the British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) website.
Orientation Viability
For an orientation to proceed, a minimum of four aspirant tutors must be enrolled. If this requirement is not met, alternative options may include attending an orientation hosted by another National Association.
Orientation Booking Deadline
Successful applicants will be required to book their orientation within four weeks of receiving their notification. Detailed instructions, including links to booking pages via Just Go, will be provided.
Orientation costs
Each 2 day Orientation costs £450, please find out more information in our Delivery Centre Fees 2025 document.
Welcome Webinar
All successful applicants are required to attend a welcome webinar on 4th June from 19:30 to 21:00.
Recruitment is open for new providers of the British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Coach Award ( all disciplines)
The deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 5th May 2025.
Please read the Person Specifications linked here and apply by click on the Application Form button below.
Coach Award person specification
Orientation Dates
3rd June 7pm - 9pm: Paddle Northern Ireland Online welcome webinar.
Paddle UK Orientation Webinar Dates
Welcome Webinar: 11th June 2025 7pm - 9pm
Self directed Study (100 hrs approx.): 12th June – 1st November 2025
Webinar 1: 10th September 7-9pm
Webinar 2: 24th September 2025: 7-9pm
Webinar 3: 15th October 2025: 7-9pm
Webinar 4: 29th October 2025: 7-9pm
Paddle NI Face to Face Orientation: 15th - 16th November 2025