Coaching
Rhythmic Gymnastics needs you
Coaching is a rewarding occupation and a great way to be involved in sport and give back to your community. Coaching can be a part-time job or a full-time career. If you love rhythmic gymnastics, coaching could be for you!
All Rhythmic Gymnastics coaches in BC are trained and certified through the
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has developed the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as a coach training and certification program for coaches in Canada.
The NCCP's goal is to promote and develop excellence in coaching and to provide coaches at all levels with a systematic way to improve their knowledge and skill in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of coaching.
Connection to Sport
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Stay engaged with the sport you love and pass on your passion to the next generation. Nurture talents and foster their growth while reinforcing your connection to the sport.
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Community Impact
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Join the community of coaches who are driven by the opportunity to give back. Build relationships and meet new people, benefits that extend beyond the sports field.
Personal Growth
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Enhance your leadership abilities and communication skills while providing a positive outlet for managing mental health. Develop and refine these vital skills, contributing to both personal fulfillment and professional growth.
Coaching Requirements
As a coach, you are a leader and a role-model within our community. All coaches must adhere to the requirements set out by BCRSGF, GymCAN and the NCCP to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
How to get started:
13-15 years old: You can enter into Gymnastics Canada's Pre-Coach in Training (Pre-CIT) program. Pre-CIT's must still be registered as a coach with BCRSGF.
15+ years old: You can take the NCCP Gymnastics Foundations (GF) courses and become Trained at this level.
16+ years old: You can complete your GF evaluation and become a Certified GF coach. You may take the NCCP Competition 1 course and become Competition 1 trained.
19+ years: You qualify as the adult on site. There must always be someone 19 years or older on site during any class or training session.
All coaches must be registered with BCRSGF to take part in federation sanctioned courses. BCRSGF member clubs register their coaches with BCRSGF. Double check with your club to see if you have already been registered. If you are not affiliated with a club, please email bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com to start the registration process.
All BCRSGF coaches are required to complete the online Respect in Sport program as part of their registration requirements. You cannot be a BCRSGF registered coach or sign up for any coaching courses without it.
Select 'Gymnastics BC' from the drop down menu. There is a $12 charge to take the program.
NCCP Courses train and certify coaches in Canada. Click here to learn more.
All coaches 19 years and older must have a criminal record check done every 3 years. Check out our Criminal Record Check page for instructions on how to get yours today.
NCCP Courses
NCCP courses are taught by highly experienced NCCP Learning Facilitators and include education in coaching theory, program planning, class management as well as sport-specific technical knowledge.
After taking all the courses within a certain level, you will be considered Trained at that level. Trained coaches are able to coach their own classes provided there is a Certified adult coach (19+ years old) in the building during that class.
To become Certified, you will complete a portfolio and be guided through an evaluation process with an experienced NCCP Coach Evaluator. Certified coaches are able to coach their gymnasts at events taking place outside of their club (e.g. camps, BC Challenge Cup, invitationals, Western Regional Championships) provided the event is within their scope of practice.
Learn more about each course in the
To find out when the next course will be offered, check the GymBC Education Calendar or contact: bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com
Frequently asked Questions
To find out when the next coaching course will be held you can check
the GymBC Education Calendar or contact bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com
Contact bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com to register for an upcoming coaching course.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a complicated sport and providing athletes with safe and
technically correct coaching takes a strong knowledge base. If you were never a rhythmic gymnast but
feel passionate about becoming a rhythmic coach, try out an NCCP coaching course to get started.
People with experience in dance, ballet, artistic gymnastics, figure skating, artistic swimming,
fitness training and other similar activities can often contribute to a program
while working alongside an experience rhythmic gymnastics coach.
Using your NCCP number, log into The Locker.
The Locker is your online location to easily access, manage and maintain your
coach training and records.
Just getting started? Before you attend your first coaching course,
you will need to register for an NCCP number.
When you are ready to start your evaluation you can contact bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com
or your Learning Facilitator from the NCCP course you took
and they will connect you with a course evaluator.
There are rules around who must be present in a facility when a class or training session is being run. Coaches must be fully Trained in the level that they would like to coach if they are going to run their own class. For example, coaches must be GF Trained to coach recreational classes whereas coaches must be Comp 1 Trained to coach Inter-club or provincial-level gymnasts. All coaches under the age of 19 are required to have an adult coach (19 years or older) in the gym during their class. This adult must have a valid criminal record check (with vulnerable sector search) and is certified in the level of gymnastics taking place."
For more information please refer to our Club Operational Requirements page.
Gymnastics Foundations (GF) courses cost $89.25 each (GF Intro, GF Theory, GF RG)
Comp 1 Theory: $94.50
Comp 1 RG: $189
Coaches must be at least Comp 1 (old NCCP Level 2) certified to coach their gymnasts at competitions. Comp 1 certification is needed to attend competitions within BC, Western Regional Championships, and Canadian/World Gymnaestrada. Comp 2 certification (old NCCP Level 3) is needed for Elite Canada and Canadian Championships.
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