Coaching General Information & Resources

Note: The Age Manager qualification is not part of the National Coach Accreditation Scheme.

Enrol in a Course

SLSNSW coaching courses are accessible to our members at any time through the SLSA Members Area.

Before you enrol in any course, please ensure you have a SLSA Members Area account. If you don’t have an account please contact the SLSA IT Help Desk. You will need to access this throughout the duration of the courses.

To active your username in the system, please follow the below prompts:

• You will be asked to pay for this course online. Please discuss with your club whether they will reimburse you for the cost of this course.
• Log on to the SLSA Members Area. If you do not have a SLSA Members Area account, or are having troubles logging in, please email the SLSA IT Help Deskand they will be able to assist you. SLSNSW cannot help with this.
• Once logged in and on the home page of the SLSA Members Area, click ‘E-Learning’.
• You should now be redirected to the SLSA Online Learning Portal.
• The SLSA Online Learning Portal (EtrainU) will activate your username in the system.
• Once you have logged into EtrainU, click on ‘Training Library’ at the top right of the page. Then select SLS – Coaching, this will give you a list of available courses.
• Select the course which you would like to complete.
• Pay for the course online.

Coaching Course Pre-requisites

Community Coaching Essential Skills

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Community Coaching Essential Skills is a prerequisite for the Foundation, Development and Performance Coaching Courses and is free of charge. The CCES online course has been developed to assist coaches to learn the basic skills of coaching, particularly coaches working with children. This course is not sport specific, however you will develop a knowledge and understanding in general coaching topics including:

• The role and responsibilities expected of a coach
• Planning
• Safety
• Working with parents
• Communication
• Group management
• Inclusive coaching practices

This certificate covers module 1 for both the Foundation and the Development courses and is separate to those on the SLSA Members Area. Once completed, you do not have to complete it again.

How to log in to complete the CCES certificate:

• Visit the website
• Create a login
• Once you have logged in to the Learning Portal, click ‘Browse Learning’
• Click ‘Community Coaching Essential Skills’
• Complete enrolment and begin the course
• Save a copy of the certificate and submit it with all other completed course certificates

Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course

It is recommended that Development Coaches complete the Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course, and Performance Coaches are required to complete the Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course and the Annual Update.

Sport Integrity Australia e-learning is a free and easy-to-use online education tool featuring online courses, videos and learning updates. It provides everyone with the opportunity to learn about the key areas of anti-doping such as prohibited substances and methods, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, doping control and whereabouts.

Seated time is approx. 30-45 minutes.

Child Safe Awareness Course 

The SLSNSW Board has determined that all coaches and officials are required to complete SLSA’s online Child Safe Awareness course.

Working with Children Check

Surf Life Saving NSW members who work directly with children under the age of 18 must complete a Working with Children Check (WWCC), unless their role is exempt under the legislation.  The WWCC Guidelines outline these roles and exemptions.

Completed WWCC details must be provided to the club to be verified with the Office of Children’s Guardian. Failure to do so will result in suspension from any child related roles.

Accreditation Validity

All SLSA coaching accreditations are valid for four years.

Note: Do not let your accreditation lapse; you may have to complete a new course under the new framework if you do not get this information to your State Centre in time.

Re-accreditation Updates

There are 5 steps involved in the re-accreditation process which are outlined on the re-accreditation form below.