Coaching paddlesports is a rewarding and fun way to teach children, youth and adults new skills and a love of being on the water.
All coaches must register as a coach with Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan to take part in sanctioned competitions and courses.
Becoming a Coach
Anyone can become a coach; all that is needed is an interest in coaching and a willingness to learn how to coach. The National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) has training for all levels – from FUNdamentals to international competition.
Host a course in your community by contacting
Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan.
Coach Requirements
All coaches and instructors at Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan member clubs must be registered with Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan as a coach. Additionally the following requirements for coaches, instructors and clubs must be adhered to.
Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan Coach and Instructor Requirements
- Criminal Record Checks
- CKS is currently redeveloping its process for Criminal Record Checks. It is advised in the meantime that coaches over the age of 19 years old provide a criminal record check in confidence to their program coordinator before the start of season.
- NCCP Certification
- Coaches/instructors must be certified under the National Coaching Certification Program where programming is available.
- Code of Conduct
- Adherence to the Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan Code of Conduct.
Club Requirements
- ALL clubs must operate their programs under the direction of a certified coach or instructor.
- Individuals employed by member clubs as a coach/instructor must be identified in the member database as a ‘coach’.
- Clubs must pay WCB for their registered and paid coaches.
Program Specific Requirements
- Summer Camps
- Staff who are PAID and delivering summer camp programs at CKS clubs must have completed:
- NCCP Community Initiation Coaching (CanoeKids) Course
- Making Ethical Decisions evaluation
- Staff who are PAID and delivering summer camp programs at CKS clubs must have completed:
- Club Head Coach
- It is recommended that Head Coaches at member clubs have a minimum certification as an Entry Level Competitive Coach or equivalent.
- Sask Games
- Head Coaches must have completed (at minimum):
- Entry Level Competitive Coach certification
- Making Ethical Decisions evaluation.
- Assistant Coaches must have completed (at minimum):
- Coaching for Community Sport (CanoeKids) Course
Making Ethical Decisions evaluation.
- Coaching for Community Sport (CanoeKids) Course
- Head Coaches must have completed (at minimum):
- National Sprint Championships
- All Head Coaches representing sprint clubs at National Championships MUST have a minimum of Entry Level Competitive Coaching Certification.
- All war canoe captains must be War Canoe Entry Level Competitive Coach certified.
- Canada Games
- All coaches must be at minimum Competitive Development certified.
Host a course in your community by contacting
Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan.