Youth who want to be Coaches!
Coaches in Training Program (CIT)
The National Cycling Center Hamilton truly believes in the development of its youth Coaches (ages 15-18 years of age) who are interested in coaching youth recreation Riders. A CIT can have experience (training and competing in any sport) or just enjoy living a healthy active lifestyle by riding their bikes.
If someone is interested in becoming a CIT Candidate or would like more information, they can reach out to NCCH's Recreation and CIT Program Director, Stephanie Sutton: recreation@ncch.ca
A member of NCCH's Coaches Staff, Community Partners or Educator Providers would like to recommend a CIT Candidate, they can simply send an email to NCCH's Recreation and CIT Program Director, Stephanie Sutton at: recreation@ncch.ca providing the CIT Candidate's Name and Contact information.
Through the Coaches in Training Program, CIT Participants will acquire:
A CIT can start their mentorship any time of year as NCCH offers opportunity as training of Riders and Athletes happens year-round. Here is an overview:
Spring- Wednesday evenings and Saturday Mornings
Summer- Wednesday evening and Saturday Mornings
Fall- Saturday Mornings
Winter- Saturday Mornings
Also, there are special events (SuperSaturday, Time Trail Races, Easter Egg Hunt, Paris2Ancaster Bike Wash) where mentoring opportunities can be provided to further develop leadership skills.
Benefits of the CIT Program
For more information about NCCH’s CIT program or to get started; please reach out to NCCH’s Recreation Director, Stephanie Sutton for more details.
The National Cycling Center Hamilton truly believes in the development of its youth Coaches (ages 15-18 years of age) who are interested in coaching youth recreation Riders. A CIT can have experience (training and competing in any sport) or just enjoy living a healthy active lifestyle by riding their bikes.
If someone is interested in becoming a CIT Candidate or would like more information, they can reach out to NCCH's Recreation and CIT Program Director, Stephanie Sutton: recreation@ncch.ca
A member of NCCH's Coaches Staff, Community Partners or Educator Providers would like to recommend a CIT Candidate, they can simply send an email to NCCH's Recreation and CIT Program Director, Stephanie Sutton at: recreation@ncch.ca providing the CIT Candidate's Name and Contact information.
Through the Coaches in Training Program, CIT Participants will acquire:
- Experience working with youth in recreation/sport related program
- Mentorship with an NCCP Certified Coach for a minimum of 10 Recreation Program sessions (15 hours)- offered in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Training– Community Initiation-Let’s Ride. Please see below for the outline of the five (5) step program. Upon completion of the Clinic and the mentorship hours; the CIT participant will be reimbursed by NCCH)
A CIT can start their mentorship any time of year as NCCH offers opportunity as training of Riders and Athletes happens year-round. Here is an overview:
Spring- Wednesday evenings and Saturday Mornings
Summer- Wednesday evening and Saturday Mornings
Fall- Saturday Mornings
Winter- Saturday Mornings
Also, there are special events (SuperSaturday, Time Trail Races, Easter Egg Hunt, Paris2Ancaster Bike Wash) where mentoring opportunities can be provided to further develop leadership skills.
Benefits of the CIT Program
- Develop Leadership skills and qualities- communication, interpersonal skills, providing guidance and direction, organizing activities and time management skills
- Gain required volunteer hours for Ontario Secondary School requirements
- Give back to community in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment
- Be a part of a well renowned Cycling Team
- Work a Part-Time Job as Youth Cycling Coach (once the mentoring portion is completed)
- Explore the possibility of making a career as being a Cycling Coach
- NCCH/Cycling swag
For more information about NCCH’s CIT program or to get started; please reach out to NCCH’s Recreation Director, Stephanie Sutton for more details.
For timelines and five (5) steps to complete NCCP Certification- Let's Ride:
