Location: Flexible (Most events to be held at the National Watersports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham)
Salary: Voluntary
British Canoeing is the National Governing Body for paddle sports in the UK, which includes a wide range of disciplines and a strong record of success including Olympic and Paralympic champions. The 2016 Rio Paralympics saw Paracanoe make its debut appearance during which Great Britain won 5 medals and finished as the number 1 Paracanoeing nation.
As we look to towards the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and beyond British Canoeing are looking to further developing the discipline of Paracanoe in the UK. We are inviting Expressions of Interest for suitable candidates who would like to support paracanoe in the UK by training as National Classifiers. We are ideally looking to appoint 2 technical and 1 medical classifiers to enhance the existing National Paracanoe and Paralympic programme with the delivery of the recently developed National Classification policy in line with the British Paralympic Association’s (BPA) UK Athlete Classification Code.
Why apply? Julie Gray, ICF & British Canoeing Paracanoe Classifier explains what she has got from the role:
Since becoming a classifier I have learned, and now understand, so much more about Paralympic sport in general, and a little about how big sporting events are organised. Classifying for Paracanoe has given me an insight into the classification process for many other sports as well. It’s been interesting and challenging to use my physiotherapy skills, particularly my understanding of normal movement, in a different context. I have been lucky enough to work as an International Classifier for the past 9 years, and that has enabled me to visit new countries and places around the world, but the best thing has been the people that I have met and the new friends that I have made, not only other classifiers, but athletes, support staff and event organisers.
A role profile and person specification can be found on the British Canoeing website: www.britishcanoeing.org.uk
How to apply
Please send your cover letter and CV to Gemma Wiggs (Events & International Affairs Manager), British Canoeing, National Water Sport Centre, Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
or email: gemma.wiggs@britishcanoeing.org.uk
Closing date: 17:00pm Wednesday 25th April 2018.
Successful candidates will be invited for informal discussions around the role and the expectations of national classifiers the week commencing 7th May, to the British Canoeing offices in Nottingham.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
British Canoeing is an equal opportunity employer.