Water Polo Coach Qualifications

Level 1 Coaching Water Polo

This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to actively support a water polo coach in the delivery of a planned training session.

Course Content

The role of the assistant coach
The fundamentals of water polo
How to safely prepare, support and conclude coached water polo sessions
Basic and water polo specific coaching skills
Coach and player 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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Level 2 Coaching Water Polo

This course builds on the Level 1 Assistant Water Polo Coach course, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent water polo coach.

Course Content

Roles and responsibilities of a water polo coach
Nutrition and hydration for water polo
Biomechanical principles in water polo
Key physical and mental qualities of a skilled player
Planning, delivery and evaluation
How to coach water polo sessions
Session management skills
Communication skills within the coaching environment
How to use a variety of coaching methods to meet player needs
Developing technique
Motivational techniques
How to support athletes 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 Water Polo 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)

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