PADDLE CYMRU VACANCIES

Join the Paddles Cymru Development & Participation Sub-committee: Help Improve the Development and Participation of Paddlesports in Wales.

What does this committee do?

The committee provides guidance and oversight for Paddle Cymru development programmes, focusing on club development, equity, safeguarding, and engagement with underrepresented groups. It supports initiatives like #ShePaddles, Disability access, and Youth Engagement. It oversees the design and implementation of participation programmes, and promotes safe practices through safeguarding education and training. The committee also engages with non-Olympic disciplines, manages member and community events, and works to boost participation in national events and additionally, it advises the Board on strategic decisions and reviews key documents related to these areas.

Help shape the future of Paddle Cymru

Paddle Cymru is excited to announce openings for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Development and Participation Sub-Committee. We are seeking passionate, knowledgeable, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the paddling community and help enhance access to paddling in Wales.

Who We’re Looking For:

• People with an interest or link to one of the non olympic disciplines of Paddle Cymru including wildwater racing, freestyle, surf, polo, 
• Representatives from various regions across Wales
• Individuals who can advocate for their local paddling community, club, or centre
• People who are passionate about paddlesport and have creative ideas about increasing our participation
• A member of Paddle Cymru

Whether you're an experienced paddler or simply passionate about developing paddlesports and participation in Wales, we want to hear from you!

Why Join?

• Make a meaningful impact on the development and participation of paddlesports in Wales
• Collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals
• Advocate for paddlers and help shape the future of the sport

We welcome volunteers of all ages and diverse backgrounds. What matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference.

We want Paddle Cymru to reflect our current members, future members and the people of Wales. We believe that diversity in our sub-committees enhances our ability to serve our community effectively and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Paddle Cymru is an inclusive organisation, and we are currently working with a Sport Wales mentor on the Moving to Inclusion Framework and Silver accreditation in the Disability Sport Wales Insport Programme to ensure the culture of the organisation is inclusive and we are fostering a space where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We want to create a sense of belonging for all’.

Apply Today! If you’re ready to contribute to our mission, reach out to us to express your interest.

If you’re ready to contribute and make a positive impact, please submit a brief written or video application outlining your skills and reasons for joining by April 14th 2025 to lydia.wilford@paddlecymru.org.uk

Nominations now open for the Canoe Wales Board of Directors - NOW CLOSED

The Canoe Wales AGM takes place on the 12 November, and we'll also be electing two new members of our Board of Directors. If you would like to nominate a member to stand for election, please fill out our online nomination form here. Nominations must be submitted on or before 7pm on Tuesday 08 October. The Board meetings are held 4/5 times a year and are all online (apart from one annual face-to-face Away Day). We encourage board members to get involved and we will offer the opportunity to join some specific special interest committees which can make great use of your skills and expertise.

We also offer development opportunities to increase your skills further. As part of this, we hold an annual two day Away Day, which gives us chance to get together, upskill and develop as a team. Through the elected member positions, Canoe Wales would welcome nominations for anyone who can represent our membership and provide an objective and measured contribution to the Board.

Following a recent skills matrix, Canoe Wales would be particularly interested in nominations for members who can represent the following areas of our membership:-

• The performance programme – recently retired athletes or representatives from the parents on the programme
• Clubs and volunteers – current or recently retired club officials or club volunteers
• Providers within non-profit organisations – i.e. those with experience of providing paddlesport instruction to disadvantaged/disabled participants
• Discipline committees – representatives from a specific competition or recreational discipline (i.e. Polo, Surf, Sea Kayaking, SUP etc.)

Being a Board member of Canoe Wales is a very influential position that provides the opportunity to positively impact Canoe Wales and the paddling community in Wales. We welcome nominations from all members and are particularly interested in maintaining our gender balance and diversity of skills and experience.

If anyone would like an informal discussion about what being a Board member of Canoe Wales involves, please contact Alistair Dickson, Canoe Wales CEO at alistair.dickson@paddlecymru.org.uk

Closing date: 7pm on Tuesday 08 October 2024

Call for Proposals: Deliver the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course for Canoe Wales - CLOSED

Canoe Wales invites Delivery Partners and other Canoe Wales affiliated organisations to apply for the opportunity to deliver the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course.

About the opportunity: To support our clubs and delivery partners in meeting the Standards for Deployment, we are looking for an affiliated organisation that can deliver the essential UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course on behalf of Canoe Wales. We want to make the course as applicable as possible, so delivery through a paddle sport lens is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an affiliated organisation to expand their reach within the paddlesport community and support crucial safeguarding initiatives.

Requirements:

You must:

• Be a Canoe Wales Delivery Partner or other affiliated organisation.
• Be a current UK Coaching Licensed Partner.
• Have experience of delivering Safeguarding and Protecting Children Course.
• Be able to deliver online courses in December, in the first instance.
• Ensure the training is designed with a paddlesport focus.

The ability to offer other UK Coaching courses is desirable.

What do we need from you:

• Please submit a written proposal detailing your suitability, including information about the course cost (This could be presented on one side of A4 or a PowerPoint presentation).

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates must present a 20-minute section of the training as part of the interview.
• To make the process as inclusive as possible, we will provide any interview questions 24 hours before the interview.

Deadline for proposal submission: 14th October 2024 17:00

Interview Date: 13th November 2024

For more information, please contact Kerry Skidmore kerry.skidmore@paddlecymru.org.uk or Alistair Dickson on alistair.dickson@paddlecymru.org.uk