British Level 2 Open Water Swimming Coach

This course covers the skills needed to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate a series of open water training sessions.

Who is the course designed for?

Anyone who is a Swim England Swimming Coach, Swimming Teacher or Triathlon Coach and who wants to become an independent open water coach.

Course content

The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, classroom activities, and practical learning, both poolside and in an open water environment.

You will learn about:

  • Principles of swimming in open water
  • Safe and effective planning and preparation for open water swimming
  • Innovative delivery of open water swimming sessions

Location

Venue

Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre

Address

Liverpool Road, Irlam, M44 6BR

Region

North West

Course Details

  • Awarding Body Swim England
  • Level Level 2
  • Course Type Coaching Open Water
  • Training Format Blended

Further Details

Course Start Date
2nd March 2019
Number of Places
7 Remaining (Total: 12)
Tutor Name
Janet Slack
Closing Date
2nd March 2019
Duration
Online Learning 15 - 20 hours,
Face to Face 2 Days
Training Format
Blended

Itinerary

Start
2nd March 2019
End
15th June 2019
Venue
Online
Start
2nd March 2019
End
2nd March 2019
Venue
Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre
Liverpool Road,
Irlam,
M44 6BR
Start
15th June 2019
End
15th June 2019
Venue
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
15 The Quays,
Salford,
M50 3SQ

Prerequisites

You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

You must have one of the following qualifications:

- Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach
- Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate (or equivalent to include ASA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Swimming)
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (or ASA equivalent)
- 1st 4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Triathlon (QCF)
- STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
- RLSS Pool to Pond award
- All learners must have experience of swimming in an open water environment.

Learners will be required to provide evidence of their pre-requisite qualification/course ahead of the start date.

Assessment Type

Practical, Workbook

Disclaimer

Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date.

This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.

Bookings must be made through the account of the individuals attending the training.

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Price per place £375

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