At Paddle Cymru, we believe that great coaching is the secret ingredient behind every athlete’s success, and we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic canoe slalom and sprint kayaking coaches to join our dynamic performance team!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star in the coaching world, this is your chance to deliver high-quality training sessions, support our established Performance Programme, and make a real splash across venues throughout Wales. If you thrive on teamwork, love sharing your expertise, and want to help athletes reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Freelance / Sessional Canoe Slalom & Sprint Kayaking Coaches

Location: Various venues across Wales
Organisation: Paddle Cymru Performance Programme
Contract: Freelance / Sessional basis
 

Paddle Cymru is seeking experienced and enthusiastic canoe slalom and sprint kayaking coaches to join our performance team on a freelance or sessional basis.

These coaches will help deliver high-quality training sessions across Wales, providing cover and additional support for our established Performance Programme team.

About the Role

You will:

• Deliver occasional coaching sessions in canoe slalom or sprint kayaking to developing and performance-level athletes.
• Support the ongoing training and development plans set by the Paddle Cymru performance coaching team.
• Ensure safe, athlete-centred, and inclusive delivery in line with Paddle Cymru and British Canoeing standards.

About You

We’re looking for coaches who:

• Hold a British Canoeing/Paddle UK Coaching Qualification (Coach Award or above) in the relevant discipline (slalom or sprint).
• Have experience working with talent-level paddlers.
• Possess up-to-date Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications.
• Are proactive, reliable, and committed to supporting athlete development in Wales.

What We Offer

• Competitive sessional rates depending on qualifications and experience.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive performance environment.
• Flexible, occasional work to fit around existing coaching or employment commitments.

If you’re passionate about helping athletes reach their potential and would like to support the Paddle Cymru Performance Programme, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 To apply or find out more, please send a short expression of interest and CV to sid.sinfield@paddlecymru.org.uk
 

For informal enquiries, contact Sid Sinfield, The Performance Manager at the same email.