Become an Instructor
If you are interested in a career in either physical education, teaching, kinesiology, or cycling, starting out as an HopOn Instructor is a great way to learn how to:
- Connect with young people quickly
- Create fun and effective learning environments
- Prepare and facilitate a physical education activity
Each year, HopOn trains over 40 new instructors to work with over 6,000 young people each year in British Columbia through in-school, after-school and summer camp programs.
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Getting Started
Questions? Contact Us!
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Instructor Training
All HopOn instructors undergo training with the National Coaches Certification Program and HopOn Orientation before working with children, including:
- Background Check
- SafeSport eLearning…………. 60 minutes on-demand
- Coach Initiation in Sport… 45 minutes on-demand
- HopOn eLearning………………………. 4 hours on-demand
- HopOn Orientation……… 1-2 days outside in-person
Get started by creating a free account at cyclingbc.net/edu
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Application Requirements
In-School Instructor Requirements:
- Lead Instructor (+21)
- Assistants (+18)
- Submit a post-season reflection
After-School Instructor Requirements:
- Must be 19 or older to apply for a grant* (view coach age matrix)
- Must be 16+ to assist
- Submit a post-season report with photos and reflection
- Learn more at our Start Your Own page