Level 1 Certification in Coaching Assistant: Roles, Responsibilities, and Practical Skills

Description

Level 1 Certification in Coaching Assistant: Roles, Responsibilities, and Practical Skills is a foundational course designed for aspiring coaching assistants who want to support sports and physical activity sessions confidently and professionally. This course equips learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to work effectively within a coaching team, assist in session delivery, and foster a positive, inclusive environment for participants.

Participants will explore the key responsibilities of a coaching assistant, understand the role’s boundaries, and learn to adhere to codes of conduct and ethical standards. The course also focuses on being a role model, building rapport with participants, and contributing effectively to team-based coaching. Practical exercises and assessments ensure learners are prepared to assist safely and inclusively in a variety of coaching settings.

Course Content

• Understanding the role of the coaching assistant

• Adhering to codes of conduct and ethical considerations

• Being a role model in sports and physical activity

• Building relationships and developing rapport with participants

• Working effectively within a coaching team

• Responsibilities related to safe coaching practice

• Responsibilities related to inclusive coaching practice

• Preparing the coaching environment

• Assisting with the delivery of coaching sessions

• Assisting with the review of coaching sessions

• Unit assessment methods

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand and apply the key responsibilities of a coaching assistant

• Support safe and inclusive coaching practices

• Prepare, assist, and review coaching sessions effectively

• Demonstrate professionalism and positive role modelling in sports and physical activity

Delivery & Certification

• Self-paced online learning with interactive quizzes and practical exercises

• Assessment included for each learning unit

• Digital certificate upon successful completion, suitable for CPD records and career development