Volunteer Training 

Each ASA region has an Education Officer in post who will be able to work with clubs and volunteers to identify and coordinate their training needs. 

Below is a list of the different courses available for aquatic volunteers.  If you would like any information about the courses please contact your Education Officer.  Also contact details are available via the regional websites.

ASA Courses for Volunteers

To find out further information about teacher and coaching training click here. 

Name of the course: Team Manager Training and Development Programme
Purpose of the course: To equip volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake a Team Manager role either during local competitions or for overnight stays and travels abroad. 
Cost: The workshop is free and CPD certificate is £3.50
Further information: This course is run by the ASA. CLICK HERE for info or contact your Education Officer. 

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Name of the course: Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
Purpose of the course: Learn to protect yourself, the young people you are coaching and your employer by understanding and following good coaching practice. Learn about child abuse and how to handle situations if you have concerns
Cost: Cost determined by the organiser
Further information: This workshop is run by the ASA; Click here for information or contact your  Education Officer for more information.

Name of the course: Equity in Your Coaching
Purpose of the course: Everyone should have access to sport, regardless of gender, age, race, ability, faith or sexual orientation. As a coach, you have an important role to play in ensuring this happens. The workshop will help you to apply and extend your existing skills to meet the needs of present and potential participants.
Further information: This course is run by Sports Coach UK. CLICK HERE for further info.

Name of the course: Time to Listen
Purpose of the course: The ASA has linked up with the NSPCC and is accredited to deliver the ‘Time to Listen’ module that is aimed at Club Welfare Officers (CWO’s). Whilst it is appreciated that some CWO’s will be trained and experienced in child protection issues, the Time to Listen programme provides the opportunity to consider the roles and responsibilities of CWO’s and the action taken should any incident occur.
Cost: Cost determined by the organiser
Further information: This workshop is run by the ASA; contact your  Education Officer for more information.

Name of the course: Health and Safety
Purpose of the course: This workshop centres on the concept and process of a risk assessment within the swimming pool environment.
More information will be available over the coming months.
Further information: This workshop is run by the ASA; contact your  Education Officer for more information.

Name of the course: ASA Young Aquatic Organiser Award
Purpose of the course: To enable young leaders aged 14 to 18 to gain the skills and knowledge needed to organise fun, safe and effective activities in an aquatic environment.
Further information: Click here to visit this section.