Qualifications and Training

(Guidance and Minimum Operating Standards vary from sport to sport. Coaches/leaders must follow all guidelines laid down by the Sports Governing Body)

 Do you have the appropriate, up to date qualifications?

All coaches/leaders must hold an up to date nationally recognised governing body coaching qualification/s which is appropriate to the level and sport being coached.

In general an assistant coach must hold a level 1 qualification and should coach under the supervision of a more experience and qualified coach.

A level 2 qualification is required to coach on your own.

Do you have the appropriate, up to date training?

All coaches/leaders must have attended recognised child protection training.

Training should be recognised by the appropriate National Governing Body, Sports Coach UK or Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

If working within schools coaches/leaders must have attended education awareness training.

Do you have valid insurance cover?

All Coaches/leaders must have appropriate and up to date insurance cover.

Are you working within identified Minimum Operating Standards (MOS)?

All coaches/leaders should ensure that they are aware of, and work within, any MOS relating to their coaching role. These may vary depending on the activity/setting.