GO Coaching Requirements
The following summarizes the Gymnastics Ontario requirements for coaches to participate in member club activities, including training sessions in gyms and attendance at all competitions.
Please note that these are the minimum requirements only; Gymnastics Ontario advocates that coaches should complete the appropriate NCCP programs and receive additional professional development through their club.
All member clubs must have an NCCP Certified Level 2 or Trained Competition 1 Coach on staff, which has been a requirement for Gymnastics Ontario membership since 1998. All member clubs must also be sure that they are following the appropriate NCCP coaching guidelines as outlined here. Gymnastics Ontario also requires that all member clubs have a legal adult (age 18+) on site at all times. This adult must have completed the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders program, and have their current first aid certificate.
Gymnastics Ontario also strongly recommends for good practice that all member clubs have a second adult (age 18+) on site at all times. This second adult does not have to have any NCCP, Respect in Sport or first aid certification. For instance: a parent or school teacher on site will fulfill this recommendation where the coach fulfills the requirements noted above.
For Example: If the coach is appropriately certified, is 18 years or older, has completed the Respect in Sport and has a current first aid certificate then the second adult in the gym does not have to have any NCCP, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders or first aid certification.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Education Program Manager via email at education@gymnasticsontario.ca.
Trampoline – The following apparatus are classified under trampoline (above ground or in ground):
- Trampoline
- Double Mini Trampoline
- Tumble Track (excludes rod tumbling floor)
First Aid – In order to be certified in Trampoline under the old NCCP you MUST submit a copy of a current First Aid certificate with your practical hours (not applicable for Competition Stream Coach Evaluations).
Type of First Aid Course:
- Level 1 – One day course, usually called Basic or Emergency
- Level 2 – Two day course, must include adult and child CPR
Old NCCP Level 1, Level 2 and 3 Certification:
Certification consists of three parts:
- Introduction to competition Part A and Part B have replaced old level 1 and level 2 Theory. Part B consist of Designing a Sport Program, Teaching and Learning and Basic Mental Skills. To register for Part A or Part B courses please contact 416 426-7086 or visit www.coachesontario.ca
- Technical (Artistic, Trampoline, or Rhythmic)
- Practical (NCCP Practical forms are available under Resources/Forms)
NCCP Foundations Training:
- Foundations Introduction Course
- Foundations Theory Course
- Sport Specific Foundations Course (Artistic, Trampoline, Rhythmic and/or Active Start)
- Portfolio Evaluation (optional certification)
Competitive Floor
Effective July 1, 2016 all Coaches who plan on being on the Competitive floor must be a minimum of Level 2 Certified OR Competition 1 (Introduction) Trained in the discipline they are coaching.
A pre-coach in training (pre-CIT) designation is developed by the individual club and is applicable only to the following individuals:
Pre-Coach in Training (13-14 years of age) – All Disciplines
Must be under the direct supervision of a qualified coach in a non-competitive teaching situation.
Untrained (15 years old +) – All Disciplines
Must be under the direct supervision of a qualified coach in a non-competitive teaching situation.
* Direct Supervision is a one to two ratio (Certified Coach to two pre-CIT/Untrained coaches) where the certified coach is directly coaching and is responsible for the athletes in the group and the pre-CIT is assisting the certified coach. A pre-CIT coach cannot have their own group.
** The Technical Course or Foundations Sport Specific Course completed must be in the discipline that the individual is coaching.
Coach of Recreational Gymnastics – All Disciplines
Must be registered with G.O. as a Recreational coach. (Please note that these are the minimum requirements only)
- Completion of Old NCCP Level 1 Technical OR Completion of NCCP Foundations Program (Trained or Certified status for Foundations coaches)
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
* Direct Supervision is a one to two ratio (Certified Coach to two pre-CIT/Untrained coaches) where the untrained coach is able to be mentored by a Certified coach at any time in the training area. A pre-CIT coach cannot have their own group. An untrained coach may have their own group, but must never be left without access to a direct supervisor.
** The Technical Course completed must be in the discipline that the individual is coaching.
Coach Of Invitational Stream Athlete
Must be registered with G.O. as a Coach. (Please note that these are the minimum requirements only).
ODP (Ontario Development Program) – Women’s Artistic
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
OCP (Ontario Competitive Program) Level 1 to 5 – Women’s Artistic
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of Interclub – Aerobics, Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Tumbling
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
- TRA/DMT coaches must be certified in Trampoline. TUM coaches can be certified in either Trampoline or Artistic Gymnastics.
Note:
If programming directly involves the use of trampoline, the coach must have successfully completed the NCCP Level 1 Technical component of trampoline OR Foundations Trampoline Course. The term trampoline consists of the following; trampoline, double mini, and tumble track.
If the trampoline is used for inversions the coach must have successfully completed the Level 2 Technical component of trampoline. In order to teach inversion skills on a trampoline, an artistic gymnastics coach must have successfully completed the NCCP Level 2 Technical component of Trampoline or be certified NCCP Level 4.
Coach of Provincial Stream Athlete
Must be registered with G.O. as a Coach of a Provincial Athlete. (Please note that these are the minimum requirements only).
OCP (Ontario Competitive Program) Level 6 to 9 & Aspire – Women’s Artistic
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of Provincial Stream Athlete – Men’s Artistic, Rhythmic
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of Provincial Stream Athlete – Trampoline/Tumbling
- TRA/DMT – certification must be in Trampoline
- TUM – certification can be in either Trampoline or Artistic Gymnastics
- Level of athletes 1 – 3: NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Level of athletes 4 and higher: NCCP Competition 1 Certified and NCCP Competition 2 Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of Provincial Stream Athlete – Aerobics
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained
- Aerobic PCCP (Provincial Coaching Certification Program for Aerobics) Level 1 Certified or Foundations Trained
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Note:
In order to teach inversion skills on a trampoline, an artistic gymnastics coach must have successfully completed the NCCP Level 2 Technical component of Trampoline or be certified NCCP Level 4.
* The Technical Course completed must be in the discipline that the individual is coaching.
* Indirect Supervision where the certified coach is in the gym, overseeing the group(s). The Certified coach (supervisor) is responsible for mentoring the coach that is in-training, and not yet certified in a competitive stream context. The coach must be fully Foundations Trained and/or Certified.
** The Training must be completed in the discipline that the individual is coaching.
Coach of National Stream Athlete
Must be registered with G.O. as a Coach of a National Athlete. (Please note that these are the minimum requirements only).
To be on the floor at Elite Canada and the Canadian Championships coaches must be fully Competition 3 Certified/Level 3 Certified or higher (Exemptions may be granted by GCG in extenuating circumstances)
Coach of National Stream Athlete – Women’s (including Level 10), Men’s, Rhythmic
- NCCP Competition 1 Certified
- NCCP Competition 2 Trained (minimum)
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of National Stream Athlete – Trampoline
- NCCP Competition 1 Certified
- NCCP Competition 2 Trained (minimum)
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of National Stream Athlete – Tumbling
- NCCP Competition 1 Certified (Artistic or Trampoline)
- NCCP Competition 2 Trained (minimum)
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Coach of National Stream Athlete – Aerobics
- NCCP Competition 1 Trained (Artistic or Rhythmic)
- Aerobic Gymnastics PCCP – Level 1 Certified
- Completion of Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Completion of the MED Online Evaluation
- Completion of Safe Sport Training
Gymnastics Ontario is responsible for delivering Gymnastics Canada’s Coach Education Program, which adheres to the standards of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as set out by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC).