The Club Coach course is the first level of coaching obtainable
within our Associations new coaching structure. Information
on course structure and content can be found by clicking
here.
A candidate for a course must have been a member of our Association
for a minimum of 2 years.
You can download an application form by clicking
here.
Candidates will be registered for a course and notified of
the date and venue by email and on payment of the course fee.
An invoice will be issued to the candidate by the National
Treasurer.
Coaching Licence:
The EPA Coaching Licence will show the Coach’s membership
details and their photo, along with a statement confirming that
they have been CRB checked. This can then be used as a
coaching ID card when working with schools or vulnerable adults.
A licence issued after DBS checking has been completed will
be valid for three years.
At the end of the 3 years evidence that coaches are still active
will be required to maintain your coaching status. To
aid this process, completed Coaching Report Forms, lodged with
the Chairman, Coaching Commission, will be considered a major
source of that evidence.
To download a Coaching Report Form please follow this link
DBS Checking:
It is the policy and
requirement of our Insurers that all coaches and persons dealing
with junior and vulnerable members are screened by the Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS).
The cost of the DBS checks is currently £25 and is payable
by the individual after we have processed their application.
We strongly advise
our members to follow our Association's guidance on best
practice in safeguarding vulnerable and junior members.
For further
details regarding coaching please contact the EPA
Coaching Commission
