Coaching Requirements

Thank you for volunteering with Oceanside FC!

Our club is volunteer-run and thrives thanks to the support of our community. We’re grateful for your willingness to contribute.

Please apply to volunteer through our registration page.

Criminal Record Check Requirement:

All volunteers must complete a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check. These checks are valid for three years with Oceanside FC. You will receive a reminder when your check is close to expiring.

How to Complete Your Criminal Record Check:

1. Online through the BC Services App (recommended)

This is the fastest method.

Visit the BC Services Criminal Record Check site and use Oceanside FC’s unique access code: E2VMW9DPLD

Once approved, Oceanside FC will automatically receive your approval letter. This service is free.

2. Through RCMP

Request a letter from Oceanside FC by emailing operations@oceansidefc.com

Bring the letter to your local RCMP detatchment and complete the check in person. This letter will waive the processing fee for our volunteers.

This process can take 2-3 weeks to complete.

Please provide the paper copy to our Operations Manager to finalize your application.

Coaching Certification:

1.) Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders –

Access the program here

This is required for all coaches to complete. (this is different than the Respect in Sports for Parents)

Contact operations@oceansidefc.com for a prepaid access code.

If you’ve already completed this certification for another sport, email your certificate to operations@oceansidefc.com.

2.) Grassroots Coach Education Program-

Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program includes four workshops based on the Long Term Player Development model:

Active Start: For players up to 6 years old

FUNdamentals: For players 6-8 years old

Learn to Train: For players 8-12 years old

Soccer for Life: For players 13 and up (includes recreational and competitive soccer)

Requirements:

Complete the online component for the stage they wish to coach. (Register Here).

Oceanside FC is will reimburse you for the registration fee.

Participate in the on-field portion of the training, offered throughout the year by Oceanside FC. Dates will be announced soon.

Here are some Coach’s Tool Kits for your reference:

Coaches Tool Kit – Active Start

Coaches Tool Kit FUNdamentals

Canada Soccer Pathway