Coach apprentice programme

The Coach Apprentice Programme (CAP) will be a multi-year formal coach development programme, developing knowledge and understanding of athletic development and physical preparation, technical development and planning. Coaches will formally progress through the National Coach Development Programme, supported by scottishathletics.

The aims of the programme:

• Raise standards of coaching practice across the coach development pathway
• Address gaps in technical, athletic development and planning expertise
• Develop a widening work force for delivering future coach development opportunities
• Develop a widening selection of coaches for International Teams

To be considered for the programme, scottishathletics are looking for coaches with the following qualities:

• Open and growth mindset
• Positive coaching environment
• Supportive club environment
• Coaching a group of developing athletes, showing evidence of good practice
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work closely with other coaches
• Willingness to work with a designated Coach / Performance Team member to progress one’s own coaching expertise and skill set
• Previous athlete experience will also be considered

Successful applicants will receive the following benefits from the programme:

• Receive Movement Dynamics Video Resource (for the duration of the programme)
• Receive Movement Dynamics text books
• Receive scottishathletics Coaching Syllabus
• Receive 1:1 support (supporting coaches through the programme on planning, athletic development and technical development)
• Structured and augmented Professional Development Programme

The expectations and opportunities for coaches accepted on the programme:

• Actively engage in professional development in coaching
• Support in the delivery of the National Coach Development Programme (where appropriate)
• Be available for team staff roles (where appropriate)
• Support future coach apprentices through the Coach Development Programme
• Attend and support the National Coaching Conference
• Undergo a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check

Applications for 2016 are now closed.

We will open applications for 2017 in November 2016.

Notes for 2016:
Application form deadline by noon on 11 January 2016
Interviews commence week beginning 1 February 2016
Programme commences week beginning 29 February 2016