The Cadet Leader Award aims to encourage and introduce young people into leadership roles within Paddlesport, through a training programme based at their own Club, Centre or the organisation where they paddle. Many young people have much to offer their Club, bringing a variety of skills, willingness, enthusiasm and provide a valuable role model for younger paddlers. This scheme hopes to encourage their involvement, development of skills and recognise those already helping out.
WHO IS IT FOR AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
The award is aimed at young people aged 13 to 16 - young people are eligible for an award up to the age of 19 – but no award will be made until a young person is 14.
There is no entry skill level – it is anticipated the young person would be working to, or have achieved, 2 Star, Paddlepower Discover or have equivalent experience.
Training is based at the Cadet’s own Club/Centre and should be supervised by a UKCC Level 2 coach or an 'old' BCU Level 3 coach. (Club/Centres without a coach of the relevant level should contact their Regional Coaching Representative or Canoeing Development Officer for assistance and advice -
see Cadet Leader Award Guidance Notes for Coaches
The Award is modular based with the emphasis on flexibility and meeting individual needs. Each module (or part of) can be completed in any order when the Cadet is ready with informal assessment based on demonstration and questioning.
The Modules are based on practical experience and include Organisation, Safety, Skills Instruction, a Personal Skills and Experience log, Role of the Cadet Leader and a two-part project of their choice – see Cadet Leader Award Guidance notes.
LIMITS, LINKS AND PROGRESSION
The award is only valid for the Club/organisation where the Cadet has completed the award. If the Cadet moves to another Club there is an additional short module to complete to help them learn about the safety and ways of operating at their new club.
Other National Youth Awards can be linked to this Award such as Duke of Edinburgh, JSLA and school qualifications as well as Paddlepower or discipline specific awards. Details available with Guidance Notes for Coaches.
This award replaces the Junior Instructor qualification. When the Cadet Leader reaches 16 they can move onto the National Coaching Scheme Level, at 17 progress to Level 2 training and at 18 Level 2 assessment.
HOW DO WE REGISTER FOR THE SCHEME – WHAT IS REQUIRED?
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We will need details of the Coach who will supervise the training and their qualifications.
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The Cadet must be an individual member of the BCU or a nominated BCU affiliated Club member.
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The cost for registration for each Cadet is £6.00 which includes their Log Book, Guidelines for Coaches Running the Award, Certificate, registration at the BCU with on-going support.