Introducing New Assistant Coach Qualification

Apr 15, 2024
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Updated: 13 hours ago

BIS are proud to announce the launch of the revamped ASSISTANT COACH qualification.

Feedback showed there was a need for change to our previous qualification in terms of relevance, contact time between BIS and the applicants, mentor support to help upcoming coaches, as well as the outcome of successfully completing the course.

Accordingly, the following changes are being introduced:

Open To All We’re introducing a BIS Competency Test, allowing skaters from all backgrounds to apply and start their coaching journey.

Historically BIS coaching licenses have only been accessible by first attaining a figure skating skills test – the requirement now will be BIS Skills 1 or to pass the BIS Competency Test (to be taken alongside their written and practical exams on assessment day).

Details on the Competency Test will be available prior to application, so applicants can be confident they meet the necessary standard before applying.

Improved Learning Experience

Mentor hour requirements have been revised to create a more efficient training experience, with additional support and contact from BIS.

For ALL candidates there will now be 30 mentored hours required, including 24 mandatory hours of Skate UK mentoring, split between observation and delivery.

Immediate Return on Investment

Our new Assistant Coach qualification will allow newly qualified coaches to immediately put their professional qualification into use.

On successful completion of the course, they will be fully licensed to independently teach, and earn money from teaching, the Skate UK programme.

Pricing

The cost will also be increasing to £500pp to reflect the extra value built into the qualification.

The cost will now include the applicant’s license fee for their first year when qualified, their written and practical exams, education from experts in the field at the BIS Coaching Convention, multiple professional development courses, and modules and guidance freshly updated to reflect industry best practice.