About the CWC
The Coaching Working Committee (CWC) is composed of a group of experienced Coaches, Instructors and Learning Facilitators who volunteer their time and expertise to promote the development of skydive training in Canada. The CWC is established for the purposes of:
- Promote the public image of parachuting as a safe and enjoyable sport.
- Further develop safe skydiving through the promotion of sound instructional practices.
- Maintain and extend the present coaching and instructing programs by:
- Co-ordinating the training of Coaches and Instructors
- Co-ordinating the training of Learning Facilitators
- Overseeing the issue and maintenance of Coach and Instructor ratings
- Develop resource material for skydivers and rating holders in the form of reference manuals and Parachutist Information Manuals (PIMs). Additionally, inform the membership of any changes made.
- Review and disseminate appropriate material produced by the Coaching Association of Canada in conjunction with the National Coaching Certification Program
- Recognize outstanding service and performance by Coaches and Instructors.
- Solicit and respond to feedback to improve programs, including Conducting national seminars to keep Coaches, Instructors, and Learning Facilitators up to date on the recent developments in the sport.
- Develop risk management strategies and practices that will be of use to Coaches, Instructors, and parachutists.
- Further develop the professional image of Coaches and Instructors.
- Involve Coaches and Instructors in the further development and implementation of the present programs.
- Actively identify and encourage suitable candidates to attend Learning Facilitator training.
- In conjunction with the Technical and Safety Committee, produce the Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) exams.