GB Sport are running an LTA approved CPD course for coaches and club administrators on MONDAY 26 JULY at LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY between 10am and 2pm.
The course is a four hour guide on the key business and taxation issues that affect those coaching and administering a sports coaching programme/business, with particular emphasis on the following areas:
- SELF-EMPLOYMENT STATUS – There are strict rules and regulations that must be met for a sports coach to be accepted as self-employed (as opposed to employed) by the taxman and there are serious financial consequences for both the coach and the organisation/person engaging the services of the coach should the taxman later declare them to be employed. The course details the key areas that the coach and client/club must address - substitution, control of the programme and financial risk - to ensure the coaches in a programme qualify as self-employed in the eyes of the taxman.
- CONTRACTS – The course details the key clauses needed to protect both coach and client and provide sample contracts for use with both self-employed and employed staff in a coaching programme.
- LEGAL STATUS – The course details the options available for the legal status of the coaching business (Sole Trader, Limited Company, etc) if run by a coach or coaching team and the implications for the client/club.
- INSURANCE – The course details the insurance cover that both coach and client must and should have in place to meet health and safety requirements.
- CHILD PROTECTION – The course details the requirements for both coach and client for Processing CRB and VBS checks correctly.
- MARKETING - The course details how to market the programme on a budget.
- BOOKKEEPING - The course details how to manage the accounting and costing requirements of a coaching programme.
- ALLOWABLE EXPENSES – The course details the types of expenses and what can (and can't) be claimed for.
- VAT - The course details the rules and regulations for a sports coaching programme – turnover, legal status of the coach and type of sport.
- COMPUTERISING YOUR BUSINESS – The course details the options available for computerising the administration of the programme.
ALL DELEGATES ATTENDING THE COURSE RECEIVE A FREE HARD COPY OF OUR COACH HANDBOOK 2010, a one stop reference guide to running a coaching programme, which also includes a FREE CDRom containing essential forms, guides and free software. We believe that this course is currently the only training of its type available for coaches and administrators and that it will provide them with vital information to ensure that they are operating legally and safely and thereby play an important part in professionalising the services they provide.
The course costs just £30 per person and has already been approved for licence credits with the Lawn Tennis Association (four credits).
You can access further details on the course in the latest copy of our monthly newsletter.
GBSport is an independent sports consultancy that works with sporting organisations and coaches/administrators in Britain to provide expert business and IT support services and training. You can find out more about the services we provide by visiting our web site at www.gbsport.org.uk