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Karate BC

Sport Governing Body for Karate in British Columbia

BC Team Information

BC Team Communications

Find all relevant BC Team postings HERE throughout the season.

BC Team Handbook

The BC Team Handbook is a policy resource describing the inner guiding principles and references to operate within the BC Team structure.

Junior Team (12-21) Program

To be developed each season

Senior Team (16+) Program

To be developed each season

How to be a BC Team Coach

  • BC Team coaches are responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the team program under the guidance of the Team Director.
  • BC Team coaches are hired to oversee a specific age/discipline.
    • Kata
      • Junior (12-17yrs old)
      • Senior (16+)
    • Kumite
      • Youth (12-13yrs)
      • Cadet (14-15yrs)
      • Junior (16-17yrs)
      • Senior (18yrs+)
  • Coaching positions are under contract for one year, and are applied for at the start of each competitive season.
  • Applications are accepted from all potential candidates who meet the preferred requirements:
    • Experience coaching kata and/or kumite at the Karate Canada Nationals, the BC Winter Games and/or as a Karate BC club coach at the BC Provincial Championships
    • Experience training high-performance karate athletes
    • NCCP Comp-Intro Trained or higher certification, or can attain this status by Nationals.
    • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in written form
    • Must have good administration, organizational and communication skills
    • Completed Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Persons Check
    • (if possible) One or more coaches will have Strength and Conditioning training experience, Sports First Aid Certification.
  • Duties include:
    • Event roles at Team Trainings and Nationals
      • Supports & coaches BC Team athletes at KC Nationals following Team Director’s
        directions
      • Oversees & coaches BC team athletes at Team Selection grand prix event and selections.
      • Attends Team trainings and BC Team Day
      • Available for selected regional training sessions (2 days/season)
    • Coaches will be given Age Group role (12/13, 14/15, 16/17, 18+, Kata Coach):
      • Reviews age group athlete YTP forms and provides written feedback (5hrs/season)
    • Available for all team trainings, and competitions in the 2018/19 season
    • Strong commitment to the program’s operation and development
  • Honorarium: $150/day, all travel expenses related to BC Team duties
  • Questions: Please contact the BC Team Director at bcteam@karatebc.org

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