Flat Water Sit-in Kayak Qualifications – Level 4 Leader
Sport & Recreation
A course by
AdventureWorks
Gain the skills to safely plan, lead, and evaluate introductory sit-on-top kayaking activities on flat water, operating independently under indirect supervision.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
AdventureWorks Main Centre, Auckland
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Assess and respond to a Sit-on-top kayaking emergency
Graduates will be able to analyse kayaking emergencies and enact effective response strategies to ensure participant safety.
Demonstrate personal skills in Sit-on-top kayaking
Graduates will exhibit required paddling and safety competencies needed for responsible kayaking activity.
Develop a plan for leading an outdoor experience
Learners will be able to create detailed, context-appropriate plans for group activities, including logistics, safety, and participant requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
This qualification trains individuals for leadership roles in outdoor recreation, particularly sit-on-top kayaking on flat water. Graduates learn to operate independently, emphasising participant safety in low technical yet dynamic environments. The programme covers planning, leading, and reviewing outdoor adventure activities, integrating cultural and environmental responsibilities.
Course Content
- Emergency care situation response
- Identifying and managing risks
- Safety management and organisational systems
- Leave No Trace principles
- Cultural awareness of local iwi, hapū, and culturally significant sites
- Environmental interpretation (flora, fauna, natural history)
- Communication, briefing, and debriefing
- Leadership styles and participant rapport
- Participant equipment selection
- Activity planning: weather, client information, equipment, intentions, timing
- Managing safety, resources, and equipment
- Responding to participant needs
What you need to know first
At least 40 hours kayaking using a sit-on-top kayak on flat water
At least 5 sessions experience as a co-leader or assistant leader (minimum 1 hour per session)
Ability to lead kayaking activities in appropriate flat or sheltered water environments, such as estuaries, river deltas, lakes, coastal inlets, and swimming pools
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Outdoor Recreation
Education
Sport and Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Outdoor recreation leader
Kayaking instructor (flat water)
Assistant adventure guide
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