Coaching Certification FAQs

Q. I don’t see courses listed for the remainder of the year, will there be more courses?

A.  The RRCA lists courses throughout the year as they are scheduled in locations throughout the country.  Make sure you are on the email list for course announcements as we send an email as soon as new courses are posted.  If you are really interested in taking the course and the date and location are convenient for you, don’t wait to sign-up.  Courses can sell-out in one day in certain locations.  The RRCA typically does not host courses in November and December due to the holidays in those months and reduced demand for the course.  We also need to give the instructors time for a break after traveling around the country teaching during the bulk of the year.

Q.  I don’t see a course listed that is close to my location.  Will you be hosting a course in my area soon?

A. The RRCA plans courses in locations in which running clubs and running stores have applied to host the course and locally plan the logistics of the course.  If you don’t see a convenient course for you, consider working with your local running club or running shoe store, local YMCA, etc. to host an RRCA Coaching Certification Course http://www.rrca.org/programs/coaching-certification/hosting/ .

Q.  The course I want to attend is full. Is there a waitlist?

A.  Yes. To be added to the wait list, send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your contact information and the location you are interested in. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Q.  I signed up for a course, but now I can’t attend.  Can I get a refund?

A.  Cancellations must be done by emailing a request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Cancellations are subject to a $50.00 fee (issued in the amount of $250.00) until 7 days before the class date.  After that time, no refunds will be granted.  Refunds will be by check sent from the RRCA office, which may take up to 3 weeks to process.

Q.  I signed up for a course, but I just saw that a more convenient course location/date was just scheduled.  Can I transfer my registration?

A.  No class transfers are allowed.  You must register for the new location, and then request a cancellation and refund. Please note that all cancellations are subject to a $50.00 fee (issued in the amount of $250.00) until 7 days before the class date. After that time, no refunds will be granted.  Refunds will be by check sent from the RRCA office, which may take up to 3 weeks to process. If the course you would like to register for is full, you may email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to request to be added to the waitlist for that location.

Q. Do I need to study before I attend the course?

A.  All course materials will be provided when you arrive to the course. The instructor will thoroughly cover all material. The exam is open-book and is taken after the course, up to one month after the course date.

Q. Do I need to bring anything with me to the course?

A. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the course host. If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please bring your own meals. Please bring a water bottle and a pen for taking notes. There is no running during the course so you are not required to wear running clothes.

Q. I’ve just updated my FA & CPR, do I need to send you a copy?

A.  A copy of your First Aid and CPR certifications must be sent to your course instructor ONLY to finalize your certification process.  After you have been certified, you do not need to send the RRCA a copy of the cards.  However, you must update your information through the RRCA website to maintain your status as an RRCA Certified Coach and your public listing on the website. http://www.rrca.org/coaches/

Don’t see your question? Please email Coaching Program Coordinator Jessica Benney at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).