Level 4 / Performance Coach – Practical Course Application

The Performance Coach (Level 4) qualifications in our Coach Education Framework are prestigious qualifications, reserved for coaches aspiring to work at a higher level of competitive performance and requiring further training and qualification in both advanced coaching processes and technical skills. 

Coaches wishing to become a Level 4, Senior Club Coach or Performance Coach in their respective discipline are required to submit an application which includes evidence of them working at a level which justifies the requirement for further training and qualification. This application will determine their ability to progress onto the the Practical Courses which cover their disciplines technical gymnastics skills. 

Applications to begin training towards the Level 4, Senior Club Coach or Performance Coach can be submitted between 1 – 30 April annually. Applications will not be accepted outside of this time. 

To apply you will need to submit:

• Personal information
• Coaching qualification information – Level 4 Coaching Theory is a prerequisite for enrolment onto the practical courses, as a minimum you should be enrolled onto the next event to have your application considered.
• Evidence of CPD
• Justification for requirement to progress with training and qualification
• Video evidence of gymnasts (of whom you would be classed as their ‘personal coach’) competently working competitive routines with syllabus skills from the Level 3/Development Coach Syllabus. Evidence cannot be more than 12 months old.
• Supporting evidence of gymnast level and coach contribution towards their level of performance
• Contact details of a reference from within your club who will support your application 

The application form will open between 1 to 30 April. You should collect evidence as required in the months leading up to the application window opening and then submit your application within the window. After the applications have closed, Scottish Gymnastics will work with home countries to put on courses for successful applications across the UK.

If you need to see the skills from the syllabus you can visit the Syllabus Library.