ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A COACH

 
 
  • All Coaches should have:
  • Relevant Cheerleading qualifications (i.e. Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)
  • Performed a risk assessment of the training/performance venue
  • Collected health & safety information on participants
  • Adequate insurance
  • An up to date CRB check
  • An up to date First Aid qualification
  • PPL licensing for music
 
  The Coach is ultimately responsible for all Cheerleaders in their care.  
     
 
Coaches may also wish to enhance and develop their knowledge and skills throughout their career. UKCA are working with Sports Coach UK in line with UKCC (UK Coaching Certificate) guidelines to develop standardised high quality coaches.
 
     
  The current UKCA Coaching structure is as follows:  
     
 
Level 1 Leadership Award Level 1 Streetcheer
Level 2 Basic Cheer Skills Level 2 Streetcheer
Level 3 Basic Stunt Skills    
Level 4 International Coach Certification    
Level 5 Advanced Coach    
 
     
  Other relevant courses could include:  
     
 
Good Practice and Child Protection   A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches
Motivation and Mental Toughness   Imagery Training
Observation, Analysis and Video   Performance Profiling
An Introduction to Core Stability Training   Coaching and the Law
How to Coach Sports Effectively   Analyse your Coaching
How to Coach Sports Safely   Coaching Children and Young People
How to Coach Children in Sport   Coaching Disabled Performers
How to Coach Disable People in Sport   Coaching Methods and Communication
Improving Practices and Skill   Equity in your Coaching
Injury Prevention and Management   Fitness and Training
Field-based Fitness Testing   Fuelling Performers
Responsible Sports Coach   Goal Setting and Planning
Understanding Eating Disorders   Developing Power and Speed
 
     
 
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