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Level 1 Assistant Coach

Course Description
The course is the entry level to coaching Surf Life Saving (SLS) sports in Great Britain. Its focus is on safe practice, basic communication skills and gaining the background knowledge of the environment, equipment, fitness and skill components relating to SLS Sport. The skills and knowledge gained are transferable across SLS disciplines (swim, board, ski and beach) and age ranges from nipper to master. View the full course specification here.

Level 1 Coach Role
To assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of training sessions, normally under direct supervision.

Course Units
Safeguarding
Aquatic Safety Management
Coaching Fundamentals
Preparing, delivering and evaluating planned Coaching activities
Introduction to Coaching

Minimum Guided Learning Hours
8hrs (Plus 10 coaching hours)

Course Fee
£80

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ARE YOU ALREADY A LEVEL 1 COACH IN ANOTHER SPORT OR HAVE YOU BEEN COACHING AT YOUR CLUB FOR YEARS?
Then we accept Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this qualification.

For further information please contact us.

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  • Level 1 Coaching Award Specification
Latest News
  • Entries for the 2022 Open Surf Championship are now open! July 19, 2022
  • GBR Lifesaving are pleased to announce the Open and Youth Captains and Vice Captains of the GBR teams competing at the World Lifesaving Championships 2022, Riccione, Italy July 12, 2022
  • We are pleased to announce the final selection for the 2022 GBR Lifesaving Sport Teams to compete at the World Championships in Italy June 24, 2022
  • SLSGB Club Development Officer – Appointment of George Haynes June 15, 2022
  • Entries for the 2022 Surf Championship are now open! June 14, 2022
Upcoming Events
  1. National Masters Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 13 - August 14
  2. National IRB Championships

    August 15
  3. National Youth Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 16 - August 17
  4. National Nipper Surf Life Saving Championships

    August 19 - August 20
  5. Surf Lifeguard Course

    September 19 - September 23

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