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KJO Professional Development offers a compressive range of Coaching Courses and Long Term Coach Development (LTCD) programmes which provide British Canoe Union (BCU) and UK Coach Certificate (UKCC) qualifications.

Our coach’s collective experience and qualifications bring us to the forefront of paddlesport coaching both in the competitive and recreation areas. We apply these to our work as a leading paddle sport company to offer you cutting edge coaching methods that are rapidly evolving to the needs of mainstream paddle sport. It’s this depth of knowledge that allows us to deliver coach education courses guaranteed to meet your needs and more...

KJO pride ourselves on the high standard of all our coaching programmes, we guarantee the following:

• The latest coaching methods, that evolve to meet the demands of mainstream paddle sport.
• Coach mentoring between training and assessment for all levels of the coaching pathway.
• Fair assessment that reflects high training standards, giving you the peace of mind that you’ll have the right knowledge and tools to do the job successfully.

The BCU Coaching Awards have been up-dated and developed to meet the needs of today’s coaches and to provide better recognition across sport in the UK and farther a field. These developments are based on the findings from both the Paddlesport Review and Long Term Paddler Development Review. They reflect current best practice within UK sport coaching.

The UKCC is an accreditation endorsement gained by sports when they aligned to an agreed coach education framework. By creating a recognised standard for coach education across all sports the UKCC will make it easier to identify the level and quality of a coach in any sport.

The result is a dynamic coaching pathway which benefits both recreational and competition coaches and there students. It provides a structure with support through progresion. The new awards offer national accreditation by the BCU, the UKCC and the National Qualifications Framework.

The BCU/UKCC coach education programme provides coaches the following assurances:

• Nationally recognised standards for coach education that professionalise the role of the coach.
• A UK wide qualification means it is easier for coaches to move between the Home Countries and gain employment as a coach.
• The transferable elements of core parts of UKCC qualifications mean it will be easier to move between sports.
• Support the development of coaching as a profession.
• It will be easier to highlight your level of coaching to potential employers.

If you want to take your interest in paddlesport further then why not become a coach? Coaching is extremely rewarding and can provide you with a host of new skills. These are transferable into other areas of life making coaching a good choice for your personal development and career. As well as that, it's a great way to enjoy a positive role in your sport and keep you active at the same time!

Coaches are needed at all levels throughout paddle sport, from beginners to elite performers. Whatever the level, the coach’s role is invaluable in creating the right environment to provide individuals with the best possible experience. This will ensure continued development of paddle sport.

Coaching is one of those jobs where almost every experience you previously had can be drawn into use. There are many skills and qualities needed by a coach in order to carry out the job effectively, even after many years a good coach still learns every time they coach. The most important skills are enthusiasm and creativity; here are a few other skills great coaches have:

• Have in-depth understanding of the sport.
• An open mind so that you can continue to learn and develop.
• The ability to communicate and the ability to inspire
• Compassion and empathy.
• The ability to adhere to the same rules expected of students. A coach who wants respect should also show respect.
• The best coaches are in the profession because they love it.

The role of a coach is diverse; in many situations the coach is required to combine their coaching with other tasks, such as administration duties, financial responsibilities and liaising with organisations. It is therefore important that the coach has a range of skills to accommodate these demands.

Embarking on a training program is a good first step. KJO offer a comprehensive range of BCU / UKCC and KJO coach training courses to get you started.

These courses will allow you to develop a range of skills such as planning, preparing and delivering a sports session. Coach level 1 is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to get involved in coaching paddlesport activities. This website will give you all the information you need to get yourself booked up and on a course. You might want to also consider the following:

• What disciplines do you want to coach?
• What age group do you want to coach?
• Where you can coach and what opportunities are available locally e.g. finding a local club/school/sporting group?
• How often could you train?

The BCU provide a Club Search. If you would like any further information or to check your suitability for this course, please call our office or email: service@kayakojacko.com and one of our team will get back to you.

KJO offer a comprehensive range of coaching and mentoring programmes that assist and motivate the development of aspiring coaches at all levels of paddle sport. It will take a number of years to build up coaching skills and qualifications. There is a great deal to learn but don’t be put off the rewards are immense. We cannot guarantee it will be easy, but we can guarantee the best support and training opportunities available.

Questions to ask as a coach;

• Why is it important to value yourself as a coach?
  As coaches we provide key roles in the development of individuals. In order to meet their needs it’s important that we understand why we coach and what we get from it. To achieve this it’s vital that we take time from our own busy schedules for our own development.
  
  
• When was the last time you evaluated your performance?
  In order for you to continue coaching your students effectively you need to evaluate yourself and check you have the skills necessary to deliver to the best level possible. Take time to check you have the best skills possible to fulfil the student requirements.
  
  
• How can you ensure you are developing?
  No matter if you’re a coach with 30 years experience or just starting out KJO can open new windows of opportunity in your coaching potential. We offer a range of coaching programmes that will aid your continuing development by providing new skills, the latest knowledge and shared experiences with other coaches operating at all levels of paddlesport
  
  

If you would like any further information or to check how we can help, please call our office or email: service@kayakojacko.com and one of our team will be pleased to help.

The following provides an explanation of the new BCU/UKCC Coach Education delivery structure outlining the training, development and assessment requirements in order to achieve any of the new coaching qualifications.

People already holding BCU Coach Level 1 - 3 and Coach Level 5 Awards will not be affected by any direct need to completely re-train (The BCU will continue to recognise these awards until 2012). They will be able to transfer (should they wish) into the new scheme by taking skills units during coaching update.

Existing Coach Level 4’s will need to transfer into the new scheme at level 4. The reason for this is that the new Level 4 award will equally reflect coaching practice and coaching delivery as opposed to just environment / leadership as it does at present. The new Level 4 will be subject to both a training programme and an assessment.

There’s a bit of paperwork and some form filling required for accessing BCU/ UKCC coaching awards. It’s not too tough and if you need help both the BCU and KJO will be more than pleased to help.

Stage 1

Registration forms are available on BCU and Home Nation websites (BCU, WCA, CANI, and SCA) or contact them to obtain the relevant syllabuses and registration form.

Stage 2

Complete the registration form for the appropriate level of qualification; enclose photocopies of your prerequisites and return. This may take up to two weeks to be processed.

Once you receive your CR form (stamped) place it somewhere safe ideally in your log book or coaching folder (this is your passport to your training/assessment). You can then contact us to book your training/assessment. We advise you to book your training/assessment as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. (Registration Form valid for 12months)

Stage 3

Attend your training course, making sure you bring your registration form, keep this safe with your logbook and the originals of your prerequisites.

Upon completion of your training course your registration form will be returned to the governing body to be processed. Your training will be recorded on a database and then returned to you having been approved for you to proceed to assessment. Registration forms for the next level will not, however be issued. Candidates will need to initiate the next level themselves.

Stage 4

Complete registration procedures on stage 1 and 2. Attend the assessment course, bringing your registration form, logbook and original prerequisites. (If you have used KJO for your training remember to take your benchmark day before applying for your assessment.)

BCU Coaching UK Office
18 Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8AP
Tel: 0845 370 9525 Fax: 0845 3709501

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Canoe England
Canoe England Coaching Office
18 Market Place, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8AP
Tel: 0845 3709500 Fax: 0845 3709501

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Scottish Canoe Association
Caledonia House, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DG
Tel: 0131 317 7314 Fax: 0131 317 7319

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WeIsh Canoeing Association
Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7NU
Tel: 01678 521199 Fax: 01678 521158

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Canoe Association of Northern Ireland
Unit 2 Rivers Edge, 13-15 Raven Hill Road, Belfast . BT6 8DN
Tel: 0870 240 5065

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