UNITED KINGDOM COACHING CERTIFICATE (UKCC) LEVEL 3

Coaching Swimming
Coaching Diving
Coaching Synchronised Swimming
Coaching Water Polo

The Level 3 (Senior Coach) Certificate is an all-inclusive qualification and sits as the third formally assessed qualification on the coaching qualifications pathway. Units 1 - 6 are common units to all of the aquatic coaching strands (Diving, Swimming Coaching, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and have a focus on core coaching skills and knowledge. It is envisaged that units 1 to 6 can be delivered to all coaches who wish to work in the aquatic coaching environment. Units 7 - 11 have their focus on Swimming coaching technical knowledge and practical skills that will allow the coach to plan, deliver and evaluate a macro cycle of work. The Level 3 coach will be able to manage and lead appropriate resources (physical and human) to support all areas of the club programme. A qualified Level 3 (Senior Coach) Coach for Diving, Swimming Coaching, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo can directly train at any one time up to 36 swimmers.

All qualifications at this level are made up of 11 Units.

Units 1- 6 are common unit to all of the aquatic strands and Unit 7- 11 focus on the specific aquatic strands

Pre-requisites: Minimum Age 18 years old. Hold the ASA/UKCC Level 2 Coaching Swimming (or Level 2 Certificate for Teaching (Units 1 - 4) plus CV, 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.

Unit 1 – 6 - Core Units

Units 1-6 are common units to all of the Aquatic Strands and has a focus on “how to coach” skills.

Unit 7 – 11 - Coaching Swimming

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 Dragon Mark 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.

Unit 7 – 11 - Coaching Synchronized Swimming - under development

Unit 7 – 11 - Coaching Water Polo - under development

Unit 7 – 11 - Coaching Diving - under development