The Level 1 Assistant Diving course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to actively support a diving coach in the delivery of a planned training session.

Course Content

  • The role of the assistant coach
  • The fundamentals of diving
  • How to safely prepare, support and conclude coached diving sessions
  • Basic and diving specific coaching skills
  • Coach and diver development
  • Good practice in coaching ethics
  • Health and safety

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age to attend this courses is 15 years old
  • Active NVB Vetting/ Access NI (16 years +)
  • Safeguarding Level 1

Prices – Members

(exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

Full course €399

Online Module €125

Virtual Classroom €125

Practical €175

Prices – Non-Members

(exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

Full course €499

Online Module €149

Virtual Classroom €179

Practical €199

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This course builds on the Level 1 Assistant Diving Coach certificate, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent diving coach.

Course Content

  • Roles and responsibilities of a diving coach
  • Nutrition and hydration for divers
  • Biomechanical principles in diving
  • Key physical and mental qualities of a skilled diver
  • Planning, delivery and evaluation
  • How to coach diving sessions
  • Session management skills
  • Communication skills within the coaching environment
  • How to use a variety of coaching methods to meet diver needs
  • Developing technique
  • Motivational techniques
  • How to support divers and assistant coaches
  • Evaluating your own performance
  • Planning for professional development

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age to attend this course is 16 years old
  • Candidates must hold Level 1 Assistant Diving Coach qualification
  • Active NVB Vetting/ Access NI
  • Safeguarding Level 1

Prices – Members

(exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

Full course €699

Online Module €225

Virtual Classroom €225

Practical €275

Prices – Non-Members

(exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

Full course €799

Online Module €249

Virtual Classroom €279

Practical €349

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is an essential element of being a successful Diving Coach. It is vital to keep up to date with the most current practices and thinking in relation to diving and aquatics.

CPD helps with career progression and advancement, broadening your knowledge and equipping you with the skills to specialise in specific areas.

It also provides confidence and credibility by ensuring the professional standard of Swim Ireland qualifications are at a consistently high level.

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The Register of Aquatic Professionals (RAP) replaced the traditional Coach/ Teacher Licensing from 1 January 2024.

Swim Ireland qualified coaches and teachers will renew their position on the Register each year on a calendar basis (1 January – 31 December).

RAP recognises the professional nature of the qualifications gained by Swim Ireland coaches and teachers, along with the ongoing development through CPD and maintaining of the Vetting/ Access NI and Safeguarding requirements.

Coaches and Teachers can opt-in to being publicly featured on the Register of Aquatic Professionals on Swim Ireland website, to support employment and other engagement opportunities.

Coaches/ Teachers are required to maintain active vetting and safeguarding credentials.

  • Swim Ireland Teaching or Coaching credential (qualification)
  • 6 CPD points on renewal (requirement waived until 31 January 2024)
  • Active Swim Ireland Safeguarding credential (RAP becomes inactive if Safeguarding credential expires)
  • Active Swim Ireland Vetting/ Access credential (RAP becomes inactive if Safeguarding credential expires)

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