Becoming a Coach
Coaches are an essential part of the overall sports performance plan. They develop,maintain and improve triathlon skills whilst supporting triathletes to achieve their goals. Every club and every triathlete seeking improvment should have one…..
The Triathlon Australia Coaching model is made up of 4 coaching levels. To become a Tri coach you must be a current financial member of the State Asociation. A Coaching Insurance option is offered by TA to those who are coaching outside of a club only situation. As coaches you will also require a First Aid Certificate.
Your coaching accreditation is valid for a 4 year period and is registered with the Australian Sports Commission together with the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) . You will recieve an ID card each year on joining the Association for the oncoming Tri season. On a yearly basis you are required to update & enter your “coaching points” via TWA which show that you have been coaching, attending educational/workshop presenations – all related to improving your Triathlon coaching skills continually.
Next level 1 Course is February 2012
Your Application : Level One 4th and 5th Feb 2012 – Application Form
Click here for the TWA Points Tracking Document
Master TWA Points Tracking form
Your NCAS does require a signing of the following : Coach’s Code of Ethics, TA member protection, & declaration. If you are coaching Trystars/Juniors in WA the “Working with Children” card is also required
Click here for Working with Children guidelines brochure
Level O – This is an entry level course to Coaching in Triathlon , being suitable for Trystars, Junior Club, Schools and Volunteers ( 1/2 day TWA course)
Level 1 – This Level is first main step in the coaching pathway & underpins knowledge,comprehension of the specifics of coaching triathlon together with general coaching principles ( 2 day TWA course )
Level 2 – Held every 2nd year and limited to coaches with + 3 yrs of Level 1 experiences. Nomination required for attendance from State Association (4 day TA course inter-state)
Level 3 – Held as required. International level course for the professional coaches – coaches of olympic athletes – State Squad High Performance Coach ( 1 year TA course – both as ongoing workshops + external learning)
Any upcoming coaching courses are advertised on the Coaches Calendar . They are held in both metro & regional areas . For more information contact development@triathlonwa.asn.au
