A coach is described as:

In Training – when a coach has completed some of the required training for a context;

Trained – when a coach has completed all required training for a context;

Certified – when a coach has completed all evaluation requirements for a context.

The new NCCP model distinguishes between training and certification. Coaches can participate in training opportunities to acquire or refine the skills and knowledge required for a particular coaching context as defined by the sport. However, to become certified in a coaching context, coaches must be evaluated on their demonstrated ability to perform within that context in areas such as program design, practice planning, performance analysis, program management, ethical coaching, support to participants during training, and support to participants in competition.

For Swimming Canada coaching levels, the following criteria are in place for each stage of certification:

Swimming Teacher

TRAINED = Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Sears I Can Swim Teacher NCCP application has been received and Make Ethical Decision training is complete.

CERTIFIED = Successful evaluation of all NCCP Swimming Teacher evaluation requirements;

• Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation (Instruction context version - if not available, Comp-Int version)

Fundamentals Coach

IN TRAINING = Submit complete Swimming 101 pre-course workbook

TRAINED = Successfully complete Swimming 101 and Make Ethical Decision training

CERTIFIED = Successful evaluation of all of the Fundamentals Coach evaluation requirements;

• Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation (Community Sport version)
• Fundamentals Coach Portfolio

Comp Int Coach

IN TRAINING = Submit complete Multi-Sport Part B, Swimming 201 pre-course workbook

TRAINED = Successfully complete Multi-Sport Part B, Swimming 201 and Make Ethical Decision training

CERTIFIED = Successful evaluation of all of the Comp Int evaluation requirements;

• Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation (Comp Int version)
• Comp Int Coach Portfolio
• Comp Int Coach evaluation at a competition

Comp Dev Coach

IN TRAINING = Submit complete Multi-Sport Comp Dev modules - Coaching & Leading Effectively, Developing Athletic Abilities

TRAINED = Successfully complete all 6 Comp-Dev multi-sport modules, Swimming 301, Swimming 302 and Make Ethical Decisions training

CERTIFIED = Successful evaluation of all of the Comp Dev evaluation requirements;

• Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation (Comp Dev version - if not available, Comp-Int version)
• Comp Dev Coach Portfolio A, B and C
• Comp Dev Coach evaluation at a training session
• Comp Dev Coach evaluation at a competition