Youth sports coaching programs

Parents of children and teens, plus some adult beginners who want to learn or improve.

Term or course fees per participant, with extras like drop-in sessions, holiday camps and private lessons. Revenue depends on class size and how many sessions you fill.

• Strong playing or coaching background in your sport
• Patience and clear communication with children
• Organizing schedules and registrations

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check what facility owners require
• Coaching certification and vulnerable sector police checks, which many facilities and parents expect (check your provincial sport body)
• Facility rental costs and availability in winter, since indoor space is in demand
• Waivers and injury risk, and registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold
• Quebec businesses should check French-language and provincial requirements

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your sport, equipment and insurance. Facility rental is an ongoing cost to check separately, especially in winter when indoor space is in demand.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many classes you run, how large the groups are and what you charge per term. This is revenue, before facility rental and other costs.

Check commercial general liability insurance and what facility owners require. Look into coaching certification and vulnerable sector police checks through your provincial sport body, plus waivers, GST/HST registration past the small supplier threshold, and Quebec requirements.