USA Swimming - Becoming a Coach

LOOKING TO BECOME A COACH OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

To become a registered USA Swimming coach member, the coach must complete safety, education and background screening requirements. Upon completion of these requirments, the coach registers through the appropriate LSC Registration/Membership Chairperson. Please carefully read through ALL three requirement sections below.

If you are registering as a coach for the first time, check out the New Coach Information link at the bottom of the page for complete information on the requirements to become a coach member with USA Swimming.

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

Prior to registering for the first year of coaching, a coach must have current acceptable safety certifications in the following courses: CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches.

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BACKGROUND SCREENING

Since 2007, all coaches are required to successfully complete a Background Screening through the USA Swimming background screen provider. It is the coach's responsibility to renew the background screen every two years.

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FOUNDATIONS OF COACHING

Before registering for the second year, a coach must successfully complete the Foundations of Coaching test. This test includes basic swimming coaching knowledge as well as the rules and regulations of USA Swimming. In order to take the test, create an account on the USA Swimming website and login. If you are not logged in you will not be able to access the test. Login on the upper right hand corner of any page.