APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR WOMEN & GIRLS COACH EDUCATION SUBSIDY

Written By Alison Grove

Applications are now open for Snowsport Scotland's Women & Girls Coach Education Subsidy, continuing the organisation's commitment to supporting more women and girls into coaching and instructing roles across Scottish snowsports.

Made possible through dedicated funding from sportscotland, the subsidy has been helping aspiring female coaches and instructors access qualifications over the past three years by reducing some of the key barriers to coach education.

Eligible applicants can receive up to 50% funding towards the cost of approved coaching or instructor qualification courses, as well as support for associated costs such as travel, accommodation (where required), and childcare, subject to the programme's Terms and Conditions.

The programme aims to:

  • Increase female representation across coaching and instructing roles.

  • Reduce the financial barriers to coach education.

  • Support logistical challenges, including travel, expenses and childcare.

ELIGIBLE COURSES

The subsidy can be used towards a range of Snowsport Scotland coaching and instructor qualifications, including:

  • Ski & Snowboard Instructor Courses

  • UKSS L1 Foundation Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course

  • UKSS L2 Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course

  • UKSS L1+ L2 Fast Track Ski or Snowboard Instructor Course

  • Alpine Race Coach Courses

  • UKSS L1 Alpine Foundation Performance Coach Course

  • UKSS L2 Alpine Club Performance Coach Course

  • UKSS L3 Alpine Head Performance Coach Course

  • Park & Pipe Freestyle Coach Courses

  • UKSS L1 P&P Foundation Performance Coach Course

  • UKSS L2 P&P Club Performance Coach Course

  • Nordic Cross Country Coach Courses

  • SSS Level 1 Cross Country Foundation Performance Coach Course

  • SSS Level 2 Cross Country Club Performance Coach Course

  • SSS Level 3 Cross Country Senior Performance Coach Course

By investing in female coach development, Snowsport Scotland is helping to create a more diverse and inclusive coaching workforce, providing greater opportunities for women to develop their skills, gain qualifications and inspire the next generation of skiers and snowboarders.

Whether you're taking your first step into coaching or looking to continue your development, the Women & Girls Coach Education Subsidy can help make your coaching journey more accessible.

Applications are now open.

To apply for the Women & Girls Coach Education Subsidy, click here.

Alison Grove
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