About / Tom Parker
A man wearing a helmet and a green waterproof jacket, smiling and pointing at the camera, holding a kayak paddle, outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background.

Tom Parker, BA


Head of Water Program

Tom Parker is a leading whitewater professional with over 20 years of experience across five continents. Holding a BA in Leisure Management, BCU Level 5 Coach certification, and status as a Rescue 3 International Swiftwater Rescue Technician Instructor Trainer, he brings exceptional credentials to ECAT. As a British Canoeing National Trainer for Leadership and member of the BC Technical Panel for Whitewater, Tom sets industry standards while running his own coaching business. His expertise spans high-level kayaking instruction, leadership development, and technical rescue training, making him uniquely qualified to lead ECAT's water-based programming and safety protocols.