Somerset ASA (SASA) is committed to supporting Coach Development throughout the county and as such is offering a new opportunity for 8 Young Volunteers to further their career and personal development.
In partnership with the Institute of Swimming (IOS), we will once again be running a Swim England Level 1 Assistant Coach training course, integrated within the County Development Pathway (CDP), held at Millfield senior school pool.
Candidates will complete their accredited IOS qualification with a blended learning model of e-learning, webinars and practical sessions and will then be mentored poolside whilst assisting with the delivery of 4 sessions of the CDP programme, thus further embedding their learning and skills. Graduates from this programme will then have the opportunity to apply for a paid position in the final term of the CDP.
E-Learning (approximately 12- 15 hours learning): Self-guided learning to be completed between the 2nd and 16th of September. Those learners with significant experience should take fewer hours to complete this.
Webinars (11 hours learning):
- Wednesday 16th September 6.00pm
- Thursday 17th September 6.00pm
- Thursday 24th September 6.00pm
Practical Assessment (5 hours learning):
- Sunday 11th October 9.00am – 11.30am
- Sunday 15th November 9.00am – 11.30am
Mentored Training:
- Sunday 27th September 8.00am – 11.30am
- Sunday 6th December 9.00am – 11.30am
- Sunday 10th January 9.00am – 11.30am
- Sunday 28th February 9.00am – 11.30am
Follow this link for further information about course content:
https://instituteofswimming.org/course-information/swim-england-swimming-assistant-coaching
Funding: SASA has secured a discounted rate of £221.25 for this course (normal cost £375).
Candidates can apply for a guaranteed bursary of £150 through the Somerset ASA and South West Regional Bursary Schemes, submitted via their home club, and will be expected to fund the remaining £71.25 themselves – paid in advance.
Applicants are welcomed from young volunteers aged 16 to 18 (as of the 2nd September 2026) from any Somerset Club.
To Apply: Please complete this Application Form by midnight on Sunday 21st June.
Selections will be made around 2 weeks of the closing date with all applicants notified of the outcome shortly after.
Please contact somersetcdp@gmail.com with any questions.