A. Program area: Coach Employment

This provides funding for PSOs to support new investments in full-time coaching for their organizations. Through the CSCA, some funding already exists for PSOs who meet national standards in this area. Individuals filling these positions will act as the provincial coaches and technical development leaders for their respective organizations.

Funding contributions for full time coaches of up to $30,000 will be available based on the criteria listed below. Full time coaches funded through this program will have a minimum base salary requirement of $40,000. PSOs are responsible for all costs including MERC (mandatory employee related costs such as CPP, EI and 4% vacation pay if applicable) above the $30,000 financial commitment from Support 4 Sport program.

Funding amount: $450,000

Funding criteria/evaluation:
Criteria for funding from this program will include the following:

1. PSOs sport development plan (participation and high-performance)
2. Fit of the plan within the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
3. Ability to coach/lead provincial team programs
4. Technical support for plan design and delivery
5. Qualifications of proposed coach
6. Historical athlete/team performance by the sport
7. Potential to produce national and international level athletes
8. Budget, including amount of PSO financial contribution to the position including contribution to benefits package, professional development and job related expenses.

Evaluations of programs receiving funding for coach employment will be based on agreed upon measures of the plan and an examination of the criteria listed above.

Allocation process:
Fifteen full-time positions can be created. Funding commitments will be for three years, with the exception of the first allocations, which may be extended by up to six months. Decisions on allocations will be made by a Support4Sport review committee with representation from SNS, CSCA, NSHPP, and one representative from the coaching community.

Application/allocation timeline:
Applications should be submitted by the 15th of each month and will be reviewed by the Support4Sport committee on a monthly basis, assuming there are available funds.

Reporting Process/Timeline:
100% of funds will be provided with acceptance of application. Annual reports are due by March 1st each year. Funding for the following year will not be provided until annual report from previous year is received. Reports must include:

1. Outline of program and key benefits to the sport.
2. Copy of coach assessment
3. Outline of other PSO support for coach
5. Outline of actual budget.
Any organization receiving funding who does not submit a final report will be ineligible to receive funding from Support4Sport programs.

If you have any questions, please contact Candice Petten at Sport Nova Scotia at 902-425-5450, Ext. 372, or by e-mail at cpetten@sportnovascotia.ca.

B. Program area: High-Performance Coach Assistance

Nova Scotia coaches who work with Sport Canada carded athletes or athletes who have competed at a World Senior or World Junior Championships are eligible to apply.  Coaches are eligible for funding up to $2,500.00 once per year.  Coaches currently supported through coaching expense grants provided by the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic are not eligible.

Funding amount: $27,000
The amount of funding allocated in this area could vary depending on how many coaches qualify during any one year.

Funding criteria/evaluation:
Criteria for funding from this program will be based on the pre-existing criteria that have been determined through the cooperation of SNS, the CSCA, and NSHPP.  These criteria are currently used to determine high-performance athlete funding in Nova Scotia.
 
Allocation process:
Decisions will be made by a Support4Sport review committee including representatives from Sport Nova Scotia, the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, and Health Promotion and Protection.  In addition, staff will monitor athlete performances and attempt to contact any coaches who might have met the performance criteria.  Once a coach has met the criteria, he/she will be funded for one fiscal year.

Application/allocation timeline:
Coaches can apply at any time.
 
Reporting Timeline:
Reports are due by March 1st each year.  Eligibility for future funding will depend on report being submitted annually.  Coaches will be tracked by staff.

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Bagnell at the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic at 902-425-5822 or by email at ken@cscatlantic.ca for further information.

C. Program area: Coach Education

Organizations hosting coaching seminars, certification clinics, and conferences will be eligible to receive funding to help offset expenses.  These programs can be held in collaboration with Provincial Sport Organizations, schools, or municipal recreation departments.  The goal of the program is to encourage partner collaboration to increase the hosting of educational programs for coaches across the province in all settings.  All projects with sport specific elements would require partnership with the respective provincial sport organization.  Leadership programs currently supported by government funding are not eligible.

Funding amount: $25,000

Funding criteria/evaluation:
Funding criteria will include the following:

1.    Level certification, training, education being offered by the program
2.    Number of participants
3.    Fit with the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
4.    Technical support in program design and delivery

Evaluation of these programs would be based upon an examination of the criteria listed above.
 
Allocation process:
Funding is for a maximum of $1,000.00 per initiative and cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the initiative.  An organization is limited to one application per fiscal year.  Decisions will be made on a monthly basis by a coaching sub-committee including representatives from Sport Nova Scotia, the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, and Health Promotion and Protection.
 
Application/allocation timeline:
Organizations can apply at any time.

Reporting Timeline:
A report on the criteria listed above must be submitted 30 days after the conclusion of the event.  Eligibility for future funding will depend on report being submitted.

If you have any questions, please contact Candice Petten at Sport Nova Scotia at 902-425-5450, Ext. 372, or by e-mail at cpetten@sportnovascotia.ca.