SAFETY FIRST
Ensuring young athletes’ safety is crucial for coaches. UK Coaching offers expert training through workshops, online classes, and eLearning courses on safeguarding and protecting children.
IN THE KNOW
The right coaching qualifications from your specific sport’s governing body not only helps develop essential skills and knowledge but are essential for you to be recognised as an authority in your field. They’ll also give you the confidence to nurture yourself and others. Coaching qualifications come in three Levels:
Level 1
Builds and develops coaching skills, also assisting other coaches in delivering activities to adults and youths.
Level 2
Develops your ability to lead sessions and review practices, enhancing your experience.
Level 3
Prepares you for specific high-performance coaching from planning and analysis to tactics.
GET INSURED
Coaching any sport carries risks of injury to participants and yourself. You can minimise these risks with comprehensive insurance coverage.
Not all insurance policies are the same but UK Coaching can help guide you. A few key elements you need to look out for are:
Public liability insurance covers you from advice or products used.
Professional indemnity insurance covers financial loss from advice or copyright breaches.
Personal accident cover protects you against injuries while you’re coaching.
Online and virtual training cover ensures coverage for remote online coaching activities.
CHECKLIST
Minimum coaching age
Independent coach is 18+ years, coaching assistant is 16+ years
Qualifications UK Coaching recommend a Level 2 regulated qualification in the physical activity or sport you’re coaching
Insurance It’s absolutely crucial to get this sorted
Safeguarding All coaches should undertake Safeguarding and Protecting Children
DBS check If coaching includes regular or intensive contact with children or adults at risk, then you will require a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check
Policies Make sure you check up on the most recent and specific policies
