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Want to be a Coach?
No prior coaching experience or Mountain bike experience is needed.
NICA helps you along the way.
Oklahoma NICA is actively seeking volunteer coaches to help our teams get #MoreKidsOnBikes across Oklahoma.
Our adult volunteers form the backbone of our organization and we cannot overstate the value of the opportunities they will provide for our youth regarding personal and physical development. As a coach with OK NICA, you will get training and resources to equip you to change lives through cycling. There is no minimum time investment and this can fit into anyone’s schedule, however we do ask that you commit to your role.
Becoming a coach is easy and we have a road map to show you the path to get there!
Additionally, we offer training opportunities with our league and neighboring leagues, plus tons of resources from our national partners, Positive Coaching Alliance and True Sport Coaching.
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Interested in joining us as a coach?
Responsibilities
GOALS
- Keep student-athletes positively engaged in mountain bike-related activities throughout season
- Be a role model to all coaches, staff, student-athletes, families, and the community
- Set an example as a responsible mountain biker at practices and on the trail
- Contribute to a fun, inclusive atmosphere
- Have a great time with good people who love mountain biking
TASKS
- Manage risk in all mountain bike activities to ensure a safe and fun experience for your student-athletes
- Inform student-athletes of activities and schedule
- Help student-athletes with simple mechanical repairs
- Maintain order and a culture of mutual respect among all student-athletes
- Help minimize physical injury by promoting ”Ride with Respect” atmosphere riding rules
- Lead group rides, skills clinics and other activities
- Help chaperone student-athletes at team activities Help set up activities and events and assist with team scheduling
Roles
All coaches are required to obtain a NICA Certification License at one of three levels: Level 1 Certification: Assists all coaches as directed by the Head Coach. Level 2 Certification: Assists level 3 coaches with advanced tasks such as teaching skills and leading rides. Level 3 Certification: Takes a leadership role within the team. Equivalent competencies as Head Coach.
Head Coach
- Should be a Level 3 Coach with appropriate First Aid training
- Develops team practice plans
- Coordinates with other coaches to insure team practices and rides are adequately staffed and planned
- Has direct connection with student-athletes and their families
Team Director
- Responsible for team registration, finances, and paying team fees
- Works with head coach to plan the season and team activities
To learn more about requirements for each license level, please visit the national site.