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Swimming Coaching

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Swimming Coaching

Australia has a 4 tier swimming coaching system. Issued Coach Licences recognise combined theory knowledge and practical competency with an agreement to a Code of Behaviour, a nationwide criminal record check, Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association membership and ongoing professional development. International courses and course attendees from overseas have a modified set of requirements, but must meet the Australian requirements to coach in Australia. It is expected that all coaches from Bronze level or above will mentor lower level coaches and that one potential role of any coach is to assist,under guidance, higher level coaches

All coaches commence by gaining a Junior Squad and Assistant Coach accreditation. You must either attend a course or Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) is available to those who may possess some or all of the skills required. RCC Applications are available for each coaching tier.

A Junior Squad and Assistant Coach is involved with junior swimmers (i.e. swimmers 12-years and younger) who are in the early stages of the competitive swimming development. and/or assist a suitably qualified and licenced Coach in the delivery of competitive swimming programs for age group (i.e. 13-18 years) and open swimmers

A Bronze Licence Coach will focus on promoting participation in competitive swimming, developing a broader range of skills and techniques for Club swimmers, encouraging swimmers to compete at district level and above all, encourage participation, swimming for fun, play and skills and a safe swimming environment.

A Silver Licence Coach will focus on benchmarking, education and continuous improvement, promoting participation in competitive swimming at Country, State and above-level competitions, striving for performance and enjoyment to compete, development of the Club information, education and resources and business development of membership and participation.

A Gold Licence Coach will focus on promoting participation in competitive swimming at Age and Open National level competitions, striving for performance, development of the Club, information, education and resources, development of swimmers for high performance achievements and National Team selection, benchmarking, education and continuous improvement.

A Platinum Coach is a Gold Licence coach who has the competence to undertake coaching duties as a member of a senior Australian team at a major international swim met.