EMPLOYMENT
At Island Elite, our coaches are a handpicked group of knowledgeable and caring people who have experienced cheerleading at the collegiate, national, or worlds levels. In addition to their own experience in cheer, we hire our staff based off of their professional experience working with children in a variety of settings. Our coaches experiences range from previous cheerleading coaching, gymnastics coaching, summer camp leading or childcare settings. Each of our carefully selected staff members bring diversity and value to our program from their own unique background.
becoming a coach at island elite
Although coaches enter the program with valuable past experience, it is required that every prospective coach go through a volunteer period with us ranging from 6-40 weeks. Once our coaches have completed their volunteer period where they learn our gyms coaching philosophy's and techniques they must complete a list of requirements including online courses and face to face skill testing to ensure they are qualified to coach the sport of cheerleading. Our coaches must meet all of the following requirements set out by our Provincial Sport Organization, BC Sport Cheer and our program to ensure that our athletes are lead and mentored by skilled and qualified coaches.
We also have a "Junior Coach" program for younger athletes within the program who are interested in becoming a coach in the future and gaining volunteer hours! If you are interested in becoming a coach or junior coach at Island Elite Cheerleading please email us at info@islandelitecheerleading.com.
Coaching requirements
All Island Elite Coaches are required to complete and maintain the Bronze Tier Certifications laid out by BC Sport Cheer and Cheer Canada. This includes several NCCP Courses, first aid training, level-specific credentialing, and a criminal record check.​
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Further information on the BC Sport Cheer coaching requirements and credentialing can be found here:​
junior coaching program
The Coach in Training (CIT) program at Island Elite Cheerleading is designed to develop leadership, teaching, and communication skills in senior athletes who are interested in coaching. It provides hands-on experience assisting certified coaches while maintaining a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.
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Eligibility
To be considered for the CIT program, athletes must:
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Be at least 14 years old (or entering Grade 9)
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Have a minimum of 2 years of cheerleading experience with Island Elite
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Be in good standing with attendance, attitude, and program policies
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Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
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Receive a recommendation from their head coach or a director
Island Elite will take on approx. 3-5 CIT’s per cheer season. Applying does not guarantee entrance into the program!
Interested in applying? Applications open each June and close in August. ​​
coaching pathway
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