The Level 3 Swimming Coach is the third formally assessed qualification on the Coaching qualifications pathway.

This qualification will be delivered as a Programme, which will consist of 11 stand-alone units. Units 1-6 are common units to all of the Aquatic Strands and has a focus on “how to coach” skills. Units 7-11 focus on swimming coaching, technical knowledge and practical skills that will allow the coach to plan, deliver and evaluate a macrocycle of work.

The Level 3 coach will be able to manage and lead all areas of the club programme within a Swim21 Club. It will be necessary to liaise closely with your club and agreement by the club is an essential requirement prior to acceptance onto the program.

To qualify for the course, candidates must:

- Must be at least 18 years old.

- Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Coaching Swimming or Level 2 Certificate for Teaching (Units 1 - 4) plus CV and Reference

- Coaching experience and references to be sent with application or Club Coach Certificate or gained exemption

- Candidates must hold an ASA Level 2 Teacher/Coach Licence.

Costs: £100 registration fee, Units 1 – 10, £125 per unit, Unit 11, £450 (Vocational placement).

For more information and to register on the course, visit www.britishswimming.org or www.eastswimming.org or call 0871 200 0928. A programme guide is available here.