Coach Licensing
Coaches are the backbone of our organization and make a positive difference in the lives of Utah's teens.
Coaches do not have to be experienced mountain bikers, they just need a desire to mentor youth, and we're here to help. NICA's Coach Licensing program provides the training and education coaches need to provide a safe and positive environment while having fun; and ensures that all adults working with our students have met the Safe Kids Policy criteria, and are insured.
To become a coach start with License Level 1 and take it one step at a time throughout the year as training opportunities arise to complete requirements. Minimum requirement to ride with/coach our students is License Level 1 as per NICA "Safe Kids Policy".
DESCRIPTION | LICENSE LEVEL | ||
1 | 2 | 3 | |
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS | |||
Age | 18 | 21 | 21 |
NICA Registration - annual, includes background check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
NICA Risk Management Video (numbers are linked) | |||
NICA Risk Management Test (numbers are linked) | |||
✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
✕ | ✕ | ✓ | |
✕ | 20 | 80 | |
✕ | ✕ | ✓ | |
✕ | ✕ | ✓ | |
Continuing Education Units every 3 years | ✕ | 3 | 9 |
APPROVED ACTIVITIES | |||
Serve as team communicator / coordinator | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Help team with fundraiser activities, social events, etc | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ride with team in supporting role | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ride with team in leading role | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Teach mountain bike skills & plan team rides | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Use the links in the table to access trainings
Please SCREENSHOT YOUR RESULTS of all trainings taken online (e.g. NFHS Concussion, Risk Management, CEU credits, Level 3 exam) to upload into the Pit Zone. You will not receive email confirmation of results for many of the online trainings.
All Level 1 requirements are offered online.
Trainings for Levels 2 and 3 are both online and offered locally through the Utah League.
We're here to help:
Coach Training Specialist - Heather Williams
North Region Coach Rep - Heather Williams
South Region Coach Rep - Ron Jensen
TEAM DISCOUNT FOR LICENSE COMPLIANCY
First Year Teams
Required to have at least one registered Level 2 Coach to receive compliancy discount.
Second Year Teams
Required to have at least one registered Level 3 Coach to receive compliancy discount.
Third Year Teams
Head Coach maintains a Level 3 License to receive compliancy discount.