Pony Club rallies are the backbone of Pony Club where all learning begins. Coaches play an integral role in supporting clubs to provide fun, engaging and varied activities for members.
Coaches should provide a safe and fun environment for riders to develop skills, confidence, a sense of belonging and a love of horses and horse riding.
Pony Club Victoria encourages senior riding members, parents and others to consider a coaching pathway. Mentors are available to support aspiring coaches.
We encourage all Pony Club Victoria coaches to consider gaining a qualification with Pony Club Australia and achieve their first aid qualification. Check the PCA website for more information: PCANCAS – Pony Club Australia
I WANT TO COACH AT PONY CLUB
Before coaching at a Pony Club affiliated with Pony Club Victoria you must:
- Become a direct coach member with Pony Club Victoria by joining the ‘Coaches – Victoria Direct’ club. Join here: Login – JustGo
- Upload a current Working with Children Check to your JustGo profile.
Please note if you are already a member of a pony club, you will need to be invited to join Coaches – Victoria Direct. Email [email protected] to action an invitation through JustGo.
COACH MEMBERSHIP
Coach membership is renewed on 1st January each year for coaches.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A QUALIFICATION TO TEACH AT PONY CLUB?
Yes, you do!!
Clubs are required to provide at least one qualified coach at any rally, clinic or other training activity to comply with their club insurance policy. The qualified coach can be EA, PCA or other recognised credentialed coach.
Pony Club Victoria works closely with Pony Club Australia to ensure the highest of standards are met with our coaches when they are teaching at a Pony Club.
To coach at any pony club, you must comply to the following:
Be a current ‘coach member’ in Victoria Direct,
- Hold a current Working with Children Check card,
- Hold one of the following recognized qualifications (no matter whether the coach is being paid or volunteering)
- PCA Foundation Coach
- PCA Preliminary Coach
- PCA Level 1 Coach
- Equestrian Australia Introductory Coach
- Equestrian Australia Level 1 Coach
- Equestrian Australia Level 2 Coach
- Equestrian Australia Level 3 Coach
PCV also support the next generation of coaches whilst obtaining their qualification. As such, a Trainee Coach can coach at a club provided they too hold a current Trainee Coach Membership, and a suitable mentor (PCA or EA qualified coach) is present to the level of the Trainee or above.
Compliance with the above is a non-negotiable as it ensures our coaches are insured and delivering the highest of standards for our members.
If your club is using unqualified coaches (paid or volunteer), you will be required to declare these people to Pony club Australia using this form: Designated Responsible Person for Club Activities
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS CAN I GET IN PONY CLUB?
- PCA NCAS Foundation
- This credential is suited to senior riders, parents and new coaches. This level is a stepping stone to Preliminary and coaches can obtain some RPL if they progress to the next level.
- PCA NCAS Preliminary
- This credential is suited to more experienced coaches. You do not need to have achieved the Foundation level to start this level.
- PCA NCAS Level 1
- Pre-requisite is PCA Preliminary level
- PCA NCAS Level 1 (Games Specialist)
- Pre-requisite is PCA Preliminary level
HOW TO GET QUALIFIED OR RENEW YOUR QUALIFICATION?
Check our education page here Education – Pony Club Victoria to find out how to get started.
PONY CLUB VICTORIA PERFORMANCE & PATHWAYS PROGRAMS
COACH APPOINTMENTS
Pony Club Victoria appoints State Coaches whose role is to develop and support our state teams and emerging talent squads in preparation for national competition.
The role of State Coach involves:
- Developing and implementing high-performance programs
- Developing and maintaining a positive culture
- Challenging, supporting and creating team cohesion
- Assisting with team selection and athlete support
Pony Club Victoria is seeking expressions of interest for the following disciplines:
- Mounted Games
- Senior State Coach
- Junior State Coach
- Emerging Talent (Development) Squad
To learn more about the role Team Vic – Mounted Games Coach Application Guide 2024
To Apply CLICK HERE
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