Events

Event Start: 13/04/2019 08:00
Event Ends: 14/04/2019 16:00

Course - Coaching Assistant

A Coaching Assistant will be insured to take a coaching role working under the supervision of a Coach (Athletics Coach or an existing UKA Level 2 coach or higher).

The course outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant, how it differs from the Leader and Athletics Coach courses and its position within the Coach Development Pathway.  The basics of movement (biomechanics) will be taught and an introduction to the athletics events will be covered. Identifying the principles that underpin and improve performance as well as applying an athlete centred approach to delivery are among the many areas covered during the weekend.

Duration: 2 day course (usually Saturday and Sunday)

For more details on the Coaching Assistant course please click here.

Date: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April 

Cost: £170 Affiliated £210 Non Affiliated 

Times: 9:00 - 17:00

Course Code: WACA19.4

Location: Newtown

Closing Date for registration: Friday 22nd March 

To Apply: 

Please follow this link for online registration for Coaching Assistant course and log in to register (if you do not know your password please reset).

Alternatively email an application form complete and signed to zoe.holloway@welshathletics.org 

What else do you need once you have booked on your course?

To complete your license, you'll need to have a valid DBS check cleared with UK Athletics. You can check your DBS status and complete the process by logging into the Welsh Athletics Member Login, following the instructions below:

1. Click the link for the "myATHLETICS portal"

2. Insert your username (URN)

3. Once you have logged in you will see your personal details section. At the bottom of the first section shows the current status of your DBS. 

4. Click on the appropriate link to update your DBS. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Purchase and complete an online Safeguarding Module.

6. Upload a passport style photograph.

When UK Athletics have received an electronic copy of your DBS certificate, you have completed the online Safeguarding Module and your photograph has been uploaded, your licence will be produced and sent out.

More questions?  To find out anything else about this course please contact zoe.holloway@welshathletics.org