Coaching and Volunteering Frequently
Asked Questions
- Do all coaches need to be
certified?
While coaches are not always required to be
certified (depending on the sport and level), it is
certainly true that all coaches should be trained
and competent. The best way to ensure that coaches
are trained and competent is through the National
Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
- Is there a program that
certifies people to become coaches?
Yes. There are excellent certification programs
for coaches in British Columbia. The
Coaches
Association of BC is a good source of information on certification. For high
coaches of elite sport, the
National Coaching Institute certifies levels
four and five coaches.
- Do fitness leaders need
certification?
The vast majority of British Columbia recreation
centres require their fitness leaders to be fully
trained and certified. Many recreation centres,
colleges and universities provide fitness leader
training and certification. See your local fitness
centre or post-secondary institution to see what
certification is required and where you can go for
training and certification.
- I am a fitness professional.
Should I be registered with the BC Recreation and
Parks Association?
Registration is not mandatory to work in the
fitness field, but it is a benefit to receive this
kind of professional recognition, and the vast
majority of fitness facilities require their staff
to be registered with the association. For more
information, see the
BC Recreation and Parks Association website.
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