The KINGSTON GRENADIERS are committed to Coach Development, here's how.

As a non profit organization all our coaches are volunteers with the majority being former university players. If you are considering coaching with the KINGSTON GRENADIERS there are a few things that are required prior to entering the field

Vulnerable Sector Check - All volunteers require a police check, if you don’t have a current one available (less than 2yrs old) you'll need a letter from the Club when requesting this. Depending where you live, you will need to apply for the VSC either with the OPP or local police force. 

NCCP: All coaches are required to be registered with the National Coaching Certification program. Not registered? REGISTER HERE. When you register you will be assigned a NCCP #, once you have the NCCP# you can apply to coach with the KINGSTON GRENADIERS

Mandatory Training: Any fees incurred for minimum training will be reimbursed by the KINGSTON GRENADIERS

Making Headway in Football E-Leaning (Free): HERE

Safe Sport E-Learning (Free): HERE

Community Sport (Novice) Course (one-year grace period for brand new coaches)

• There is both an e-learning and virtual or in-person workshop training that needs to be completed.
• The e-learning should be completed prior to the virtual/in-person workshop training HERE

Safe Contact 

• New coaches must attend a virtual or in-person workshop training
• Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher is only for experienced coaches who have previously taken a virtual or in-person workshop training.
• Safe Contract 2.0 Refresher can be accessed through HERE 
• Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher is only for experienced coaches who have previously taken a virtual or in-person workshop training. All coaches are required to have their Safe Contact certification and are mandated to complete the Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher Course every 5 years after initial certification.

Football Ontario Coaching Information: 2026 Coaches Training | Football Ontario

The Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) is your hub for coaching sport in Ontario, offering coach development, funding, and events to coaches of all sports from community to high performance. For more information about how CAO can support you throughout your coaching journey, visit https://www.coachesontario.ca