Are sports club coaches working under a self-employment certificate required to speak Lithuanian?

     Yes, they are required to do so from 1 January 2026.

     The Lithuanian Classification of Occupations states that coaches and sports instructors in all fields communicate with clients, advise and motivate them, provide recommendations, and explain how to perform exercises and use sports equipment.

     These tasks imply that coaches and sports instructors are required to have proficiency in the official language at A2 level.