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Becoming a Coach

Triathlon Australia boasts an enviable record on the world sporting stage and behind world class athletes are world class coaches. If you are dedicated to helping athletes reach their potential, passionate about triathlon and want to make a difference in the sport you love, coaching could be the next step in your triathlon journey.

BENEFITS OF COACHING 

• Gain the skills, knowledge and expertise to coach triathletes in the fundamentals of swimming, cycling, running and transition
• Develop knowledge of the basics and the science of triathlon, e.g. planning and programming, nutrition, sports physiology and growth and development
• Learn the art of coaching – the fundamentals of communication and relationship building which are critical to quality coaching
• Be recognised as a Triathlon Australia Accredited Coach and will be entitled to be listed on the Triathlon Australia website and State Association website.
• Receive an individual certificate of currency for the current membership season (Coach Professionals only)

HOW TO BECOME A COACH

The fundamental aim of coach accreditation is to equip coaches with the knowledge and skills they need to help triathletes improve their training and racing safely and systematically.

1. Become a Triathlon Australia member. Join here > 
2. Attend a Triathlon Australia Foundation Coaching accreditation course and complete all required tasks. See dates below. 
3. Once complete, Triathlon Australia will transfer your membership to a coaching membership type, issue you with your accreditation certification and an individual Certificate of Currency (for Coach - Professionals TA Members only)

COACHING EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS

Each level of the National Coach TED (Training, Education and Development) pathway offers a set of skills and experiences to help coaches help athletes. The Triathlon Australia Coach Education Framework has been designed to match the needs of the sport and cater for the coaching requirements of our athletes.

COACH MEMBERSHIPS

Coaching accreditation is directly linked to your Triathlon Australia membership. Each year, when you renew your Triathlon Australia coaching membership, you will be required to demonstrate evidence that they have completed a level of CPD (Continued Professional Development) in order to retain your coaching membership.

This process will include reading, acknowledging and electronically signing the Coach's Code of Behaviour, the Triathlon Australia Member Protection Policy and a Statutory Declaration regarding your ongoing learning and continuous development. 

UPCOMING COURSES