Coaches
Certification in the coaching profession means that the coach is serious about the profession and willing to be measured in the same light as other coaches in the country. A Certified Coach is committed to professional effort and preparation.
United Status Swimming Safety Curriculum:
1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
2. First Aid
3. Safety Training for Swim Coaches
American Swimming Coaches Association:
1. Be a current member of ASCA.
2. Complete a Certification Application with supporting documents.
3. Certification Levels:
Level 1:
Education- Take the required Certification classes: Level 1- Foundations of Coaching
Achievements- Requires a minimum of 6 months coaching experience plus the level 1 certification class.
Level 2:
Education: Take the required certification class: Level 2- Stroke School
Achievements- Requires 12 months coaching experience, plus the level 1 and level 2 certification class
75 % of the coaching population are within Level 1 and Level 2 categories. Levels 3, 4, and 5 require Education, Experience, AND Achievement. Experience must be documented coaching experience. The achievement of your athletes are the measure of success in coaching. In general, you must be the coach of record for an age group athlete for a period of at least six months, and a senior or collegiate athlete for a period of at least nine consecutive months prior to claiming that athlete for achievement.
Level 3:
Education: Take the required certification class: Level 3- Physiology School AND
Achievements- Coach of record for one of the following: H.S. All-American, YMCA All-American, Age Group National Top 16 Swimmer, NCAA II or III All-American, USS Junior National Qualifier, Junior College All-American, NAIA All-American.
Level 4:
Education: Take the required certification class: Administration School AND
Achievements: Coach of record for one of the following: Ind. Senior USS Qualifier, 5 High School All-Americans, 5 Prep School All-Americans, 5 YMCA All-Americans, 5 NAIA All-Americans, 5 NCAA II All-Americans, 5 NCAA III All-Americans, 5 Junior College All-Americans, 20 Individuals with National Top 16 Age Group Ratings.
Level 5:
Education: Take the required certification class: Coaching Teams in International Competition. Academic Education (e.g. college education) is given a point value in this category AND
Achievements: Coach of record for one of the following: On USS International Coaches list, 20 High School All-Americans, 20 Prep School All-Americans, 20 YMCA All-Americans plus National Champions, 20 NAIA All-Americans plus 3 National Champions, 20 NCAA II All-Americans plus 3 National Champions, 20 NCAA III All-Americans plus 3 National Champions, 40 Individuals with National Top Top 16 Age Group Rankings plus 3 National Top 16 number one rankings, 5 NCAA I All-Americans.