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SWIMMING COACHING & OFFICIATING COURSES

 
 
Coaching Award Courses

 

 
Officiating Award Courses
Young Swimming coaches on A SYCO Course
 
 
To download the latest edition of the South East Swimming Teacher/Coach Training programme which lists all courses for the next 6 months please click here.
 
Coaching Award Courses
 
 
ASA Swimming Helper
 
This course covers the aims of a helper by providing you with the confidence, technical knowledge, safety information & other basic skills essential when assisting a swimming teacher (Minimum age of candidates is 14 years old).
 
Dates:
Times:
Venue: 
Price:
 
Further courses are available for 14 to 19 year olds  as part of the Surrey Young Coaches & Officials (SYCO) Programme - click here for details.
 
 
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ASA / UKCC Level 1 Certificate in Coaching (Swimming)
 
In order to achieve the qualification candidates must achieve units 1 & 2
 
The level 1 swimming support coach sits as the first formally assessed qualification on the coaching qualifications pathway.  Unit 1 is a common unit to all of the aquatic strands (Swimming Coaching, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and has a focus on "how to coach" skills with a technical emphasis on movement literacy as defined by LTAD.  It is envisaged that this unit can be delivered to all coaches who wish to work in the aquatic environment.  Unit 2 has a focus on swimming coaching, technical knowledge and practical skills that will allow the coach to filfil the following descriptor:  
 
To actively support a more senior qualified / licenced swimming coach at any level, in the delivery of a pre-prepared session.  This person will expected to have an understanding of the sport and a basic understanding of appropriate corrections to common faults.
 
The qualification is designed to be delivered using a combination of theory and practice throughout Unit 1 & Unit 2.
 
The course length is 20 1/4 hours theory plus a 45 minute written knowledge test & 11 3/4 hours practical and will include: A total of 32 hours:

 

Candidates MUST be 16 years and older to attend

 

The next available course in Surrey is:
 
Dates: 
Time:   Various
Venue: 
Tutor:  
Cost:   £320 (bursaries may be available for Swim 21 Clubs)
Contact: Jenny Norvill on 07917 726403 or email jenny.norvill@swimming.org
 
 
Or you can download a booking form from here
 
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ASA Level 1 Disability Swimming Teacher
 
This certificate qualifies the holder to support and teach individual swimmers with significant learning, physical or sensory disabilities under the supervision of a qualified disabilities swimming teacher.  After gaining experience the teacher may be permitted to take responsibility for up to 3 disabled swimmers.  Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
 
 
ASA / UKCC Level 1 Aquatics Teaching
 
Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Sept & 4th Oct 2008
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool In the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 3rd - 17th January 2009
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool In the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 25th April - 9th May 2009
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool In the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 5th September - 3rd October 2009
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool In the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
ASA  / UKCC Level 2 Teaching Aquatics
 
This is the industry standard for those wishing to teach unsupervised. Essential for those seeking paid employment.  Once qualified a holder of a Level 2 Certificate for Teaching (Swimming) is one who is able to teach/coach groups, normally consisting of up to 12 participants of a range of ability from the non-swimmer to those involved in pre-competition development and to organise and supervise Level 1 teachers and other helpers.  Minimum age is 18 years of age.  For more info click here.
 
Note: Candidates must hold a UKCC level 1 Teaching Aquatics or ASA level 1 Teaching Swimming.
 
 
Dates: 7th September - 15th November 2008
Time:   Various
Units: 1-6
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 25th january - 4th April 2009
Time:   Various
Units: 1-6
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
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ASA Adult & Child Teacher Certificate
 
This certificate qualifies the holder to teach Adult and Child Water Activities and skills to groups where adults have to accompany children in the water. 
Pre-requisites:  18 years by the start of the course and hold the ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Certificate.
 
Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Nov & 4th Dec 2008
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
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National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches
 
Dates: 22nd, 29th & 30th November 2008
Award: Full
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 27th, 28th June & 5th July 2009
Award: Full
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 2nd & 9th Nov 2008
Award: Renewal
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 7th & 14th November 2008
Award: Renewal
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 10th & 17th May 2009
Award: Renewal
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
 
Dates: 7th & 14th November 2009
Award: Renewal
Time:   Various
Venue: Woking @ Pool in the Park
Tutor:  Sue Webb
Cost:   TBC
Contact: Paula Jenkins on 01483 771122 or email paula.jenkins@woking.gov.uk
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Online CPD Modules
 
Click here for further details about studying online.
 
 
Other Coaching Awards
 
For a full list of all courses in the UK, click here.
 
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Officiating Award Courses
 
 
ASA Timekeeper
 
Make waves on this excellent introduction into officiating for galas & swimming events. Not only will you become an expert at time keeping but will be provided with an introduction into ASA competition regulations.
 
Contact: ASA on 01273 643838
 
The British Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association
 
The British Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (BSCTA) work in partnership with all the UK Governing Bodies of swimming, as well as directly with British Swimming and their partners.
 
For further information on how to access their training course please visit www.bscta.com or clink on this link to download their flyer
 
 
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