Level 1 Youth Coach Course 

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of athletes and make a lasting impact in Australian athletics?

This is the official entry-level accreditation for coaches working with young athletes. It’s perfect for parents, volunteers, athletes transitioning into coaching, assistant coaches, Little Athletics helpers, and primary school teachers.

Lyle Dahms, is one of the ACT’s most respected and experienced figures in Athletics. As a current World Athletics Bronze Official and Level 3 High Performance Coach, he brings decades of hands-on expertise in officiating, coaching, and developing the next generation of leaders in the sport.

Lyle will be leading our Level 1 Youth Coach Course, sharing his wealth of practical knowledge to help you build strong foundations in youth athletics coaching.

Who it’s for: Coaches who want to work with athletes aged 3–12 years old and support the early stages of athlete development (Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II, as outlined in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines).

What you’ll learn:

• Using a fun, games-based approach to develop fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing)
• Building physical literacy and creating positive, encouraging environments
• Coaching philosophy, communication, group management, and working with parents
• Planning effective sessions and delivering programs like Kids’ Athletics
• Best practices for safety, inclusion, and child protection

The course combines online modules with a practical component (one-day face-to-face or a series of online sessions) and is facilitated to a high standard.

Why Choose This Course?

• Paid casual work opportunities - Get paid doing what you love.
• Flexible delivery — evenings and weekends to suit busy schedules
• Affordable entry into accredited coaching
• Be part of the team shaping the future of athletics in the ACT and beyond

• Become a national accredited Athletics Coach 

Spots are limited for the upcoming intake!

Enrol now and become a certified Level 1 Youth Athletics Coach.

If you don't have a Rev Sport ID please email admin@capitalathletics.au

Level 1 Youth Coaching Course Cost:

Capital Athletics members $224.49

Non - members members $244.49

Any other questions please email - inclusion@capitalathletics.au

The Level 1 Youth Coach accreditation is designed for coaches who want to work with athletes aged 3-12 years old, and want to be involved in the early stages of athlete development (Fundamentals I and Fundamentals II in Athletics Australia’s Training and Competition Guidelines for Children and Adolescents).

The primary objective of a Youth Coach is to utilise a games-based approach to develop fundamental movement skills (such as running, jumping, and throwing) and foster physical literacy in a supportive training environment.  

Youth Coaches specialise in roles within Sporting Schools programs, Primary Schools, and Little Athletics centres.

More information about the course can be found here.