Coaching (Swimming) Course – Crewe (Fully Booked)

Swim England North West are looking for the next generation of aspiring coaches. We believe, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to develop your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent swimming coach. The cost of the course is £452.60.

Individuals who successfully complete the course may (subject to bursary criteria being met) be able to access the Regional Coaching Bursary.  Lancashire County club members can also access the Pat Gabbitas Fund.

Training Format

• Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through interactive activities and checks on learning, prior to the practical workshops. The online learning and completion of assessments should take you are approximately 20-25 hours to complete.
• The course theory and online learning will commence on Wednesday 21st September (6-9pm), Wednesday 28th September (6-9pm), Wednesday 5th October (6pm-9pm), Wednesday 12th October (6-9pm), Wednesday 19th October (6-9pm) and Wednesday 2nd November (6-9pm).
• Practical sessions will be ran on Sunday 9th October (4-6pm) and Sunday 23rd October (4-6pm) at Crewe Leisure Centre. 
• Full timetable will be provided upon full registration with the Institute of Swimming.
• Please ensure that you bring adequate food and drink for all the sessions, as refreshments will not be provided.

Who is the course designed for?

Anyone who has a Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach certificate who wants to become an independent coach.

Course Content

The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom activities and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least six training sessions, coaching swimmers at county standard and above, to gain hands on practical experience.

You will learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Swimming Coach
• Understand the legal requirements of coaching swimming
• Impact of the Athlete Development Support Pathway in competitive swimming
• Physical literacy in swimming
• Scientific principles of competitive swimming
• Competitive swimming skills
• Types of training used to develop swimmers
• Planning, delivery and evaluation of a series of sessions
• Effective management in training and competition
• Communication skills within the swimming coaching environment
• Motivational techniques
• Developing swimming skills and competitive swimming strokes
• Evaluating swimmer progress
• Reflecting and evaluating on own performance
• Planning for professional development.

Pre-Requisites

You must be at least 18 years of age (prior to the start of the online learning) and hold the Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach, ASA Level 1 Award (QCF) in Coaching Swimming or equivalent Swim England/ASA Qualification.

Please note once you have reserved your place below further information will be provided by the Region on the process to registering onto the course with the Institute of Swimming through its new web site.

Supporting Documents

Booking Guidance

Institute of Swimming Account Guidance

SENW Terms and Conditions

Closing date is 9am Wednesday 17th August 2022.

Please complete the booking process below, ensuring that you have set up your Institute of Swimming account to avoid any delay.

Personal belongings remain the responsibility of the individual and are taken into venues at the individuals own risk. Neither Swim England North West nor the venue will be responsible for the loss of or damage to any such belongings. Individuals are advised to use lockers where available.

SwimMark Vouchers

For clubs with £100 Institute of Swimming Voucher from their recent SwimMark accreditation, please email clubdevelopment@swimnorthwest.org should you wish to use your voucher against this course.