Coach Accreditation Pathway
Swim Australia™ Teacher of Competitive Swimming Course
The Junior Squad and Assistant Coach course has been revamped and is now the Swim Australia™ Teacher of Competitive Swimming. To keep in-line with other Swim Australia Teacher courses the theory is now self-paced CD ROM based study, interactive exams with instant feedback, colour video and photos. There is more practical pool deck course time with reduced delivery hours. The price has reduced significantly and the Swim Australia™ Teacher of Competitive Swimming course is now the prerequisite to the Bronze coaching course.
For more information download the course outline here.
Bronze
A Bronze Accredited Coach has met all the requirements of the Bronze Licence Coaching Course. The Coach has been assessed as competent to plan, conduct and evaluate a range of training programs suitable for registered Club swimmers. The Bronze Licence Coach should have the skills to prepare swimmers for club, District and State level competitions.
Bronze Syllabus
Application form for Recognition of Current Compentencies for Bronze Licence
Silver
A Silver Accredited Coach has met all of the requirements of the Silver Licence Coaching Course. The Coach has been assessed as competent to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced training programs suitable for swimmers competing at State and Australian Age Championship level competitions.
Silver Syllabus
Application form for Recognition of Current Compentencies for Silver Licence
Silver Performance Criteria Application
Silver Performance Criteria Application - Open Water Swimming
Silver Performance Criteria Application - Swimmers With a Disability
Gold
A Gold Accredited Coach has met all of the requirements of the Gold Licence Coaching Course. The Coach has been assessed as competent to plan, conduct and evaluate advanced training programs suitable for swimmers competing at Australian Open level Championships and up to Australian squad level.
Gold Syllabus
Application form for Recognition of Current Compentencies for Gold Licence
Gold Performance Criteria Application - Open Water Swimming
Gold Performance Criteria Application - Swimmers With a Disability
For more information please contact Paul Bruce
Platinum Coach
A Platinum Coach is a Coach with a Gold accreditation that has demonstrated competency to undertake coaching duties as a member of an Australian Team. Performance standards required of the Platinum Coach include medal-winning performances at World Championships and/or Olympic Games.
RCC Information Kit
This information kit is generic to all levels and is designed to guide applicants through the various steps involved in the Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) process.
Extension Courses
Coaches having entered the accreditation scheme are eligible to complete additional courses for coaching Open Water Swimmers or Coaching Swimmers with a Disability to gain knowledge and have their expertise in these fields recognised through accreditation in these specialist areas. For information about when these courses are being help please contact SwimEd.
Coaching Swimmers with a Disability RCC Application Form
Coaching Swimmers with a Disability Syllabus
Coaching Open Water Swimmers Syllabus
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