Job requirements Coach in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a coach in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Coaches (NOC 53201).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Coaches
  • Completion of the National Coaching Certificate program is usually required for individual and team sports coaches in all sports.
  • National Coaching Certificate Level 3 is usually required for provincial coaches.
  • National Coaching Certificate Level 4 is usually required for coaches of national team athletes.
  • A degree in physical education may be required.
  • Experience in, and technical knowledge of, the sport is required.
  • Sports scouts
  • Experience in, and technical knowledge of, the sport is required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have any data on professional certification requirements. This occupation is not regulated in Canada based on our records.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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