Coaching and volunteering

Work towards established, leading-edge communities of coaches, meeting the needs of player pathways.
Continue to develop a sustainable volunteer infrastructure for Scottish sport.
Recognise and value the contributions of coaches and volunteers.

Priority outcomes sought for Scottish sport

Sports participants at all levels have access to well-qualified coaches and are supported by a strong network of sports volunteers.

Increased numbers of qualified coaches trained and in place throughout sporting pathways.
Coaching pathways developed.
Supported the recruitment, retention, training and recognition of volunteers in sport.

Progress the development and implementation of the UK Coaching Framework in Scotland.
This will include reviewing, refreshing and raising the profile of Coaching Scotland actions.
Work with Scottish Governing Bodies of sport to:
- identify and address coaching needs
- develop professional career paths in coaching, supporting, in particular, the implementation of workforce development plans.
Support the recruitment and training of coaches through:
- implementation of UK Coaching Certificate
- professional coach development through our national centres
- developing the work of Coaching Network staff with our partners
- the development and delivery of a Fundamentals coaching resource
- establishing professional development programmes for performance coaches
- working to address equality of opportunity in coaching and delivering targeted coaching programmes for women
- introduction of new innovative practises for recruitment, deployment and development with partners.
Work with key partners to establish a Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games volunteering strategy to attract new volunteers and retain existing volunteers in sport.
Raise profile of volunteering in sport and support partners in strengthening and training the volunteer workforce.
Coordinate, support and develop a programme of coaching and volunteering awards.