What is a Coach Facilitator?
Coach Facilitators (also known as Coach Education Leaders) deliver Australian Athletics-accredited coaching courses (online and face-to-face), assess course work, and mentor new facilitators.
Eligibility
Required
- 18+ years old
- Current Athletics Coach Membership
- Completed at least one AA coaching accreditation
- Minimum two years’ coaching experience
- In good standing with Australian Athletics
Desirable
- TAE40122 Cert IV in Training & Assessment (or equivalent)
- Current teacher registration
- Tertiary teaching experience in coach education/development
Register your interest to become a facilitator
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What courses can Coach Facilitators deliver?
Only AA-accredited Coach Facilitators may deliver Coach Accreditation courses.
The cards below outline the minimum accreditation requirements for delivering each of AA’s coach accreditation courses. Coach Facilitators must hold at least one of the listed accreditations to be eligible to facilitate the corresponding course.
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Maintaining your accreditation
Required annually
- Keep Athletics Coach Membership and coaching accreditation(s) current
- Complete Sport Integrity Australia Annual Update
- Complete Australian Athletics Annual Compliance Update
- Complete PD as required
- Remain in good standing with AA
Recommended
- Facilitate at least one course/workshop per year
- Re-review ASC Facilitation Essential Skills annually
If delivery lapses, AA/MAs may require refresher training to demonstrate currency (case-by-case)
Register your interest here to become a faciliator

