OGC YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre Youth Leadership Program provides youth with an opportunity to develop leadership and life skills. It will broaden their understanding of what it means to take on a more responsible role in a gymnastics and sports setting, and serves as an introduction to becoming a professional member of the workforce. The program has been designed to provide a well-rounded experience that will benefit participants in all types of future endeavours. The goal of the OGC Youth Leadership Program is to produce the future leaders of our athletes and provide our youth with an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
About the program
The OGC Youth Leadership program is a six month program that will introduce you to various aspects of coaching gymnastics at OGC. The OGC Youth Leadership program will also prepare you for the Gymnastics Foundations component of Gymnastics Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). There are multiple aspects of the program including in class tutorials, individual study, mentorship, and hands-on coaching tasks, all done under the supervision of senior members of OGC staff
Eligibility
This program is for anyone 14 years and older with a background in gymnastics, trampoline, dance, or fitness and other sports. It is also for parents and adults looking to work with children in sport.