Courses on and under the water
You will need to be qualified to be at least Trainee Level 2 Coach to teach canoeing at most British run centres and the equivalent for all other sports. The bigger companies who need a lot of staff run training programmes providing the opportunity for you to enter and progress through the relevant coaching structure. The alternative is to get qualified first then get an assistants job in order to gain more experience (which in practical terms is at least as important as the qualification).
If you go to work a season at a large centre there may be opportunities for you to gain BCU and RYA certification. You will need to practice and be passionate about the sport you choose. To help you though, being surrounded by experienced instructors and coaches, there is no better environment for you to learn in.
Watersports Instructor qualifications
- Sailing jobs: RYA Yachtmaster / dinghy instructor / safety boat driver
- Sub aqua jobs: PADI qualifications - at least Open Water
- RYA, AYF, BKSA, IKO, SLSA qualifications are normally recognised for boardsports
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Maritime Foundation: NCFE (Level 3)
Year 1 – NCFE Level 2 Certificate in SportYear 2 – NCFE Level 3 Introductory Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity Outdoor PathwayUK Sailing Acad
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Maritime Advanced Programme: NCFE (level 3 Diploma)
Year 1 & 2 – NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Outdoor PathwayUK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) two-year, fully funded Maritime Advanc
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Summer Watersport Instructor Training
Ran during the UK school/university summer break, this is a great option for sixth form or university students looking to use their summer holidays to
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Watersports course help guide
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