Supported by The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Young Leaders programme provides an opportunity for young people aged 16 to 25 years of age to:
- undertake Coach or Official accreditation;
- have access to mentoring, learning and development opportunities; and
- an opportunity to coach or officiate in a school, sport specific programme or community Club setting.
This is a rolling programme, with participants remaining involved until they turn 25 or opt to exit the programme.
The programme creates potential leaders by giving young people access to the coaching and officiating pathway, creating community role models and pursuing the Association’s goals of increasing qualified volunteers in swimming.
The programme is designed to recognise the potential of the Young Leaders who are consider by Swimming WA as possessing the drive and passion for becoming a swimming Coach or Official.
Positions in the 2019/20 Young Leaders programme will be awarded to nominees who meet the following selection criteria;
- Aged 16 – 25 years;
- Can show evidence of previously demonstrating leadership in or out of the swimming community
- Have no experience or less than four (4) years’ experience coaching or officiating swimming;
- Intend to follow the Coach or Official development pathway as set by Swimming WA;
- Embraces the values and direction of Swimming WA;
*If you are over 18, you must be eligible to acquire a Working With Children Check.
