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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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) 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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