Becoming a Junior Coach

Volunteer Coaches

Turning 15 years old this year (14+)
Complete the Coach Code of Conduct form
Complete Coach Contact Information and Parental Understanding form (if under 18 years old)
Complete ALL Tax and Banking forms
Get an NCCP# and complete NCCP “Safe Sport”, “Understanding the Rule of Two”, and “SIRC – Air Quality and Outdoor Sport Safety”.
Attend the Coach Meeting with completed forms

Young athletes (or other young people) turning 13 are eligible to be Volunteer Coaches with the Track Rascal Program
At the age of 14+ (turning 15), these young people can then sign up for the local coaching course or any online coaching courses. Once they have turned 15, they can become paid Junior Coaches of the PGTF Club as long as they have completed at least 1 season of volunteer coaching and commit to coaching for the season
ALL COACHES require a number from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP#) before registering for any coach training courses (see button below) and need to complete the module “Safe Sport training”
All coaching courses have 2 prerequisites which can be done with an NCCP#
- Emergency Action Plan – e-learning (15 min, free)
- Long Term Athlete Development e-learning (60 min, $25)
free e-learning Fundamentals of Athletics found in the coaching locker, can be completed before attending any coaching courses as it is available online (click here for info)
PGTF Club will reimburse for any coaching courses as long as Junior Coaches commit to the season of coaching and submit receipts
A variety of coach courses are available through viaSport, BC Athletics, National Coaching, and Engage Sport North

Questions regarding coach courses, upcoming training, or becoming a Junior Coach?

Contact Coach Coordinator Bree Pruden (in the subject line): pgtfcoaching@gmail.com