A coaching contract template typically includes essential components such as the identification of the parties involved (the coach and the client), the scope and objectives of the coaching relationship, the duration and frequency of coaching sessions, fees and payment agreement terms, confidentiality agreements, cancellation and rescheduling policies, responsibilities of both the coach and the client, dispute resolution mechanisms, and any specific provisions related to the coaching process or goals. These elements are crucial in defining the terms and conditions of the coaching relationship.
A coaching contract template can be customized to meet the unique needs and requirements of specific coaching arrangements. Customization may involve addressing the specific coaching goals, the coaching approach or methodology, communication preferences, and any additional provisions relevant to the client-coach relationship. Legal professionals experienced in coaching contracts should be consulted to ensure that the legal contract template aligns with the specific objectives of the coach and the client and complies with any applicable industry standards or regulations.
Coaching contracts are essential for both coaches and clients as they provide a formal agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the coaching relationship. These contracts clarify the coaching objectives, roles, and responsibilities of both parties, including fees, confidentiality agreement terms, and communication expectations. Having a well-defined coaching contract helps establish clear boundaries and expectations, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or disputes. It ensures that the coaching relationship operates smoothly, defines the terms of engagement, and protects the interests of both the coach and the client, ultimately fostering a productive and effective coaching experience. You can also explore free contract templates exclusively made for business and professional purposes by Legitt team.
This Coaching Agreement (the “Agreement”) is effective [DATE],
BETWEEN: [COACH NAME], (“Coach”) an individual with their main address located at:
[YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS]
AND: [CLIENT NAME], (“Client”) an individual with their main address located at:
[COMPLETE ADDRESS]
Collectively, the Coach and Client shall be referred to as the “Parties.”
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to establish a coaching relationship whereby the Coach will train the Client for the purpose of [PURPOSE];
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
PURPOSE
The Purpose of this Agreement is to enter a coaching relationship between the Coach and the Client, where
by
the Coach will train the Client for the purpose of [
SPECIFY
PURPOSE].
The Coach will
specify the goals to be carried out and
create a plan
in Annexure A
to
maximize the Client’s skills.
TERM
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of the last signature by the Parties. It shall remain in force
until
[DATE]
.
This Agreement may be renewed only by the written consent of
both
Parties.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE COACH TOWARDS THE CLIENT
The
C
oach shall
plan the activities to train the
C
lient.
The
C
oach shall provide proper instructions to the
C
lient
and supervise the activities
.
The
C
oach shall provide a safe environment, remove all hazards, and prevent improper or unsupervised use of facilities.
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
The Client will pay the Coach an amount of [AMOUNT] for the performance of the Services.
The Coach will invoice the Client on the final business day of the first full month.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All terms and conditions of this Agreement and any materials provided during the term of the Agreement must be kept confidential by the Client, unless disclosure is required pursuant to process of law.
Disclosing or using this information for any purpose beyond the scope of this Agreement, or beyond the exceptions set forth above, is expressly forbidden without the prior consent of the Coach.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Client agrees that any intellectual property provided to him/her by the Coach will remain the sole property of the Coach, including, but not limited to, copyrights, patents, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property rights associated with any ideas, concepts, techniques, inventions, processes, works of authorship, confidential information or trade secrets.
LANGUAGE OF THE CONTRACT
The language of the Agreement shall be
the
English Language, which shall be
the
binding and controlling language for all matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of the Agreement.
SEVERABILITY
If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or u
nenforceable, it is the Parties
’
intent that such provision be reduced in scope by the court only to the extent deemed necessary by that court to render the provision reasonable and enforceable
,
and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result.
MODIFICATIONS
Except where provision for modification is made elsewhere in this Agreement
,
all articles of this Agreement may be modified through amendments to the Agreement.
FORCE MAJEURE
For
the
purposes of this
s
ection, "force majeure" means an event beyond the control of either
P
arty, which by its nature could not have been foreseen by such
P
arty, or, if it could have been foreseen, was unavoidable, and includes without limitation, acts of God, storms, floods, riots, fires, sabotage, civil commotion or civil unrest, interference by civil or military authorities, acts of war (declared or undeclared) and failure of energy sources.
N
either
P
arty shall be under any liability for failure to fulfill any obligation under this Agreement, so long as and to the extent to which the fulfillment of such obligation is prevented, frustrated, hindered, or delayed
because of
circumstances of force majeure
,
provided that such
P
arty shall have exercised all due diligence to minimize to the greatest extent possible the effect of force majeure on its obligations hereunder.
TERMINATION
The present Agreement shall be automatically terminated at the expiration of the
term
as mentioned in clause 2
.1 of the present Agreement
,
unless the Agreement is renewed at the end of the mentioned term.
However, both
P
arties shall have the right to terminate the present Agreement by providing each other with a prior written notice of 30 days.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This
A
greement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
[STATE/PROVINCE].
The Parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of
[STATE/PROVINCE]
for the enforcement of this Agreement or any arbitration award or decision arising from this Agreement
.
MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
In the event a dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to resolve the dispute through friendly consultation.
If the dispute is not resolved within a period of [
NUMBER OF
DAYS] days
,
then any or all outstanding issues may be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of
[STATE/PROVINCE]
.
The arbitrator's award shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within
[STATE/PROVINCE].
INDEMNIFICATION
Each
Party shall hold harmless, and indemnify the other Party, and its directors, officers, agents and employees against any and all loss, liability, damage, or expense, including any direct, indirect or consequential loss arising out of or incurred or sustained by reason of or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the warranties, representations or agreements herein made by him/her, or from any reliance upon any such warranties, representations or agreements or in connection with intentional, willful, wanton, reckless or negligent conduct regarding the
obligations of
the Parties
under the present Agreement. However, neither Party shall be indemnified hereunder for any loss, liability, damage, or expense resulting from its sole negligence or willful misconduct.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entir
e
A
greement between the Parties
. All negotiations and understandings have been included in this Agreement. Statements or representations which m
ay have been made by any Party
to this Agreement in the negotiation stages of this Agreement may in some way be inconsistent with this final written Agreement. All such statements are declared to be of no value in this Agreement. Only the written terms of this A
greement shall bind the Parties
.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on [DATE].
THE COACH THE CLIENT
Authorized Signature Authorized Signature
Print Name and Title Print Name and Title
ANNEXURE A
COACHING PLAN