2025 Coach Application

WELCOME TO THE 2025 BAY OF FUNDY SEA KAYAK SYMPOSIUM COACH APPLICATION FORM.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS January 10, 2025
Here are a few details for you to keep in mind when submitting your application.

*Wages are in Canadian Dollars.

* Meals will be provided for you from supper on Thursday night until Sunday at lunch.

* All coaches will be provided with shared accommodations from Thursday evening to Monday Morning.

* If we were to promote you in a coaching highlight on our social media, what key points do you feel we should focus on to help our students get to know you a little better?

*We appreciate your commitment and interest in being part of our coaching team. We will contact all coaches who apply for a position at the 2025 symposium to inform them of the board's decisions.

* We will be accepting 9 lead coaches 6 seconds and 8 volunteer coaches

*Coaches will be notified by January 25, 2025 of the board's decisions

– Director of coaching coach@bofsks.com if you have any questions.
*Coaching wages are as follows:

Lead coaches $300 per day plus travel

Second coaches $175 per day

Volunteer coaches: No Wage
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Tell us a bit about yourself

Lead coaches must be minimum Paddle Canada Level 3 Instructors or Equivalent. Second and Volunteer coaches must be at a minimum Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructors and level 3 skills or equivalent in another system.
What position are you applying for?*

LeadSecondVolunteer
If not chosen for this role will you consider any other role on the coaching team*

YesNo
Have you been a coach at Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium in the past?*

YesNo
1. If previously attended, what makes you want to come back to the BOFSKS symposium?*
What does Fundy mean to you?
1. What is you motivation for applying this time for the 2025 symposium?*
is this your first time? let us know why you want to get involved!
2. Highest current coaching certifications*
Only list your highest level sea kayak coaching certifications please
3. Please describe your experience coaching at symposiums or other paddling events*
what sets you apart?
4. Are there specific paddling environments that you feel more comfortable coaching in?*
5. Do you have a keynote presentation that you feel would be appropriate for the symposium? If so please provide details and any web links to projects.*
Social Medial and Promotion
Please provide a bio we can use for the website.*
try to keep it to a paragraph or so
Please provide a link to your social media accounts *
If we were promote you in a coach highlight on our social media what key points do you feel we should focus on to help our student get to know you a little better?*
any career highlights/ accomplishments?
For paddlesport sponsored individuals:
What brands/ sponsors do you represent?
Have you spoken to your sponsor about supporting you by covering flights, donating product or sponsoring the symposium? **

YesNo
Please get your sponsor to get in contact with Christopher Lockyer directly as soon as possible. This will not guarantee your attendance at the symposium. He will provide them with the proper documentation and sponsor package. info@bofsks.com or 920-305-0051
Health and Dietary Concerns

This information is used in house for meals and at the event. Personal information is strictly confidential. It is not part of application but is useful information if you are chosen as a coach.
Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of?
Do you have special dietary considerations we should be aware of?
Final Note

I agree all information that is provided is as current and accurate as possible. I understand there is a high demand to coach at 2025 symposium, and I accept that I may not be chosen. Regardless of being selected as a coach, I will do all I can to help spread the word about the symposium through my social media and paddling community. If selected I will provide a picture or pictures suitable for use on the symposium's website and other social media, and biographical details.
Do you have any additional feedback about the BOFSKS
All questions can be directed to the Director of coaching: coach@bofsks.com
I agree to all terms stated above*

YesNo
Should be Empty:

Tell us a bit about yourself

Social Medial and Promotion

For paddlesport sponsored individuals:

Health and Dietary Concerns

Final Note