**New date confirmed**

FUNdamentals Coaching Accreditation

Diving Victoria is incredibly excited to announce our first FUNdamentals coaching accreditation course in Victoria, through Diving Australia.

This coaching qualification is specifically designed for brand new coaches who want to specialise in the participation level of our sport (think ‘Learn to Dive’ or ‘Dive School’) and equally, those who would like a more gradual step into the competitive space. This is the perfect way to get involved in one of Australia’s most exciting sports.

Diving Victoria is keen to use this qualification to bring a new wave of coaches to our sport, who will support our goal of increasing participation in Victoria.

14th May 2022 11.30am - 1.30pm

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Albert Park VIC

• Cost: $100
• Entries Close Monday 13th April - or before if full
• Minimum numbers must be met for the course to go-ahead

Who is this for?

• People who want to be Coaches
• Non-divers who can inject fun into any type of learning
• Former divers who want to stay involved in the sport
• Participants from other sports or coaching fields 
• Anyone aged 16 or over

What’s involved?

• Complete the ‘PLAY BY THE RULES Child Protection, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination’ online course: 1 hr
• Successfully complete the FUNdamentals online course: 1 hr
• Complete the face-to-face practical course led by an experienced coach presenter: 2-3 hrs
• Obtain or have a current first aid certificate - Have a current Working with Children Clearance - Sign the Diving Australia FUNdamentals Coach’s Code of Ethics
• Times are approximate
• No supervised hours are required, but arranging this with a parent club is recommended – DV can support candidates with this

What will your FUNdamental Accreditation give you?

• Knowledge of how to coach safely and with Child Protection at the forefront of what you do
• Class management skills
• Lesson plans and an ability to create your own
• Diving Skills from the poolside – forward jumps, back jumps, forward dives, back dives, forward somersaults, jumps with twist
• Basic diving skills from the 1 metre board – forward jumps, forward entries
• A certificate of accreditation from Diving Australia
• Free Diving Australia 'Coach' membership and registration until 30th June 2022

Pre-requisites

• Completion of Diving Australia 'FUNdamentals E-Learning Resources (links and passwords will be sent to you upon registration of this course)
• Completion of the Play By the Rules: 'Child Protection' & 'Harassment and Discrimination' (online course)
• Completion of the Community Coaching General Principles (online course)
• Level 1 First Aid or equivalent, through a provider of your choice.  Must include Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification.
• Working With Children Check Card

All course and accreditation questions may be directed to: