Become a Coach
Northumberland Sport is committed to supporting all young people and adults who would like to get involved in sport through volunteer work or coaching. We can harness your potential to be a top quality coach or leader and provide advice on training opportunities.
Recruit into Coaching
Northumberland Sport have recently receivied funding to help individuals in the Wansbeck area gain their first coaching qualification. Visit the Recruit into Coaching pages for more information.
You do not need to be good player to be a good coach but you do need to be enthusiastic and want to help young people to achieve their potential. Benefits of becoming a coach include;
- Opportunities for personal development
- Develop leadership skills and expertise
- Stimulating and rewarding environment
- Friendship and fun!
- Confidence building
Codes of Conduct
It is important that all coaches adopt a code of conduct which ensures they work to consistent high standards of ethical practice which focus on the people they coach.
Advice about codes of conduct should be available from the relevant National Governing Bodies for sport
Additionally Northumberland Sport advocate the following Codes of Behaviour and Guidance for coaches; parent; spectator and participants in order to try and ensure sport provides only positive and enhancing experiences for all.
If you require further information on becoming a coach in a specific sport, please contact the relevant contact for that sport.
