New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland

Coaching is central to driving participation and better performances in aquatics activities, ensuring increased success across sport as well as supporting key social and economic objectives throughout Scotland.  With the termination of UKCC providing an opportunity to control our own decisions for coach development, Scottish Swimming is delighted to share the detail around a new… Continue reading New Coaching Framework at the heart of aquatics ambition in Scotland

Coaching Futures – Apprenticeship Opportunity

Introduction Following the successful implementation of the “Coaching Futures” coach apprenticeship opportunity in 2012 and 2016, Scottish Swimming is looking to consider candidates for the next iteration of the programme for the period 2021- 2023. If you are, or recently have been, a performance athlete and considering a career in coaching Aquatics (Swimming/Para Swimming/Diving), read… Continue reading Coaching Futures – Apprenticeship Opportunity

NEW poolside helper and educator course

Continuing with the success of our National Club Poolside Helper we have decided to run another course throughout August.  The course is part of our Young Volunteer Programme and has been designed to support young members within the club to reach their full potential by providing you with the following knowledge and skills to assist… Continue reading NEW poolside helper and educator course

New National Club Poolside Helper & Educator Courses Announced

With many leisure trusts and pool operators working towards a reopening date of 26th April, Scottish Swimming is running a new National Club Poolside Helper course, which we hope will help clubs with member retention and reduce the workload normally associated with this course. The course is part of our Young Volunteer Programme and has… Continue reading New National Club Poolside Helper & Educator Courses Announced

Update on latest guidance documents

It has been over a week since the First Minister set out the timetable for the easing of restrictions in Scotland and by now, we had hoped to have our updated Back to the Water guidance documents approved and published. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and we very much share the frustrations of the… Continue reading Update on latest guidance documents