Coaching Resources
Swim BC supports the continued development of our coaches through NCCP training, resources, and the following initiatives:
- BC Enhanced Swim Camps
- BC Enhanced Competitions
- Pac-12 Coaching Initiative
- Coach Mentorship Program
- Women in Coaching Programs
- Master’s in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (External)
BC Enhanced Camps
Participating at a Swim BC provincial swim camp as a coach provides an excellent opportunity for coaches to spend time with other coaches, learn more about the provincial program, support the next generation of swimmer, and contribute to our swimming community. All coaches at Swim BC camps must be fully registered and abide by all Swim BC policies.
Lead Coach
Lead coaches must have completed their Provincial Team BC Pre-requisites. Priority will be given to coaches who have swimmers participating in the camp. Lead coaches will work with the Technical Director on the design and delivery of each of the water sessions. Swim BC will be providing Staff Coaches with transportation, accommodation, meals, and a stipend.
Assistant Coach
Assistant coaches will support the lead coaches in the delivery of the swim camp. Swim BC will be providing assistant coaches with transportation, accommodation, and meals.
Guest Coach
Guest coaches will support the lead coaches in the delivery of the swim camp. It is recommended that Guest coaches fully participate in the camp, will be required to sign up, and will be required to conduct themselves in the same manner as Lead and Assistant coaches. Swim BC will not be providing any financial support for Guest Coaches.
BC Enhanced Competitions
For each Swim BC Enhanced competition, Swim BC will produce selection criteria for both eligible coaches and swimmers.
Women in Coaching
While the majority of coaches in BC are women, females are underrepresented as full-time coaches. Supporting women in coaching initiatives can help promote diversity, equality, and inclusivity in the coaching profession, and can have numerous benefits for individuals and teams.
Women in Coaching Network Meetings
Approximately one in four BC clubs are head coached by a female coach. Swim BC hosts a monthly networking virtual meeting that is open to all fully registered of female head coaches in the province. These meetings help the women connect and discuss topics related to their continued development and the development of other women in coaching.
Women in Coaching Mentorship
Mentors and mentees have been paired to provide role modelling, develop skills, and learn from the mentors past experiences.
LA28 TRAINING CAMP & COMPETITION SUPPORT PROGRAM
The LA28 Training Camp & Competition Support Program has been designed to provide financial support to identified swimmers and their coaches to access Appropriate Training Camps and Enhanced Competitive opportunities. This support is designed to facilitate access to high-quality events and training opportunities, thereby nurturing the growth and readiness of athletes and coaches for elite-level competition.
The Swim BC LA28 Training Camp & Competition Support Program aims to address the challenge of accessing developmentally appropriate training and competition opportunities by providing financial resources to identified swimmer/coach tandems in collaboration with their home clubs. The program seeks not only to facilitate access to relevant competition but also to incentivize clubs to develop a supportive culture for athlete development up to the Swimming Canada AAP level.
DEADLINES
Cycle 1 (September 1 – December 31) – Deadline September 15th
Cycle 2 (January 1 – March 31) – Deadline November 15th
Cycle 3 (April 1 – August 31) – Deadline February 15th
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Master’s in High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership
The UBC Master of High-Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (MHPCTL) is a three-year, 30-credit specialized program for experienced sport coaches and technical leaders who are looking to advance their careers. The program is composed of a one-year graduate certificate (HPCTL), followed by two years of graduate course work for the Master’s degree (MHPCTL).
Endorsed by the Coaching Association of Canada, the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific and other national sport organizations, UBC offers an international quality program that provides a strong foundation for present and future coaches and technical leaders by developing knowledge and skills in the interpretation and use of research, balanced with applied coaching practice. The development of skills in analysis and evidence-based decision-making has been identified as a critical need by national coaches and technical leaders, and this program will help develop the next generation of coaches and technical leaders for Canada and across the globe. Our online teaching methods will facilitate the participation of candidates from across Canada and around the world. The program will be integrated into the sport federations’ national coaching qualifications, providing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) together with academic credentials.
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Application
Applications are open February through April each year.
The Swim BC office is located on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking people known today as the Songhees, the SXIMELEL (Esquimalt) and the WSÁNEĆ First Nations.
Swim BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Address
305-4420 Chatterton Way
Victoria, BC V8X 5J2
Contact
778-430-9100
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