Swimming Australia - Professional Swim Coach Learning

Professional Swim Coach Learning
Coaching development doesn’t need to stop at the Development Coaching Course. Under the Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework, Australian Swim Coaches have access to ongoing professional learning designed to support those who wish to deepen their knowledge, expand their capability and coach swimmers at higher levels of the pathway.

Professional Swim Coach Learning provides structured opportunities for coaches who are ready to progress beyond foundational coaching and engage in more advanced and performance-focused environments. These learning opportunities recognise both formal learning and coaching outcomes, allowing coaches to build expertise at their own pace while remaining connected to national standards and best practice.

Through endorsed learning delivered via SPLASH Hub, coaches can continue to grow, be formally recognised for their development, and align their coaching practice with the demands of national and high-performance pathways.

Applications for the Advanced and Performance Endorsement Modules are now open and can be accessed via SPLASH Hub.

Modules

Advanced Endorsed Learning

Advanced endorsed learning is for Australian Licenced Swim Coaches who are ready to expand their knowledge and coach swimmers competing at a national level. These modules are separate from the Australian Swim Coach Course and are offered through SPLASH Hub as part of the ongoing learning pathway under the Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework (SANCF).

Intakes:
There are two intakes per year (February and July). Coaches must submit an application by the advertised due date. Once approved, to simplify the learning process, swim coaches will receive access to the modules one block at a time. Each time a coach completes a module, completion will be recognised on their licence. Application can be made via Swim Central – Learning and Licencing.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Advanced Endorsed Learning modules, coaches must use the online digital application form and:

Hold a valid Australian Swim Coach Licence
Meet all compliance requirements at the time of application
Submit a letter of support from either:

- their employer,
- a club committee member, or
- their State Swimming Organisation

Have coached at least one athlete to a national qualifying time (100m or longer) for any of the following Swimming Australia competitions (able-bodied or multi-class):

- Australian Age Championships
- Australian Open
- Australian Short Course Championships
- Australian Open Water Swimming Championships (Age or Open)
- Australian Swimming Trials

Module Structure

Advanced Endorsed Learning includes:

E-Learning (via SPLASH Hub):

Six blocks of Advanced e-learning modules
Each block must be completed before unlocking the next

Face-to-Face Workshops:

One workshop per module block
$100 per workshop (total $400 for all Advanced workshops)
Delivered around National events where possible to reduce travel costs
E-learning for the same topic must be completed prior to attending the workshop

Certification

After completing each face-to-face workshop, coaches receive a digital certificate, and licence recognition to demonstrate competence and understanding of the topic.

Achieving Advanced Endorsement

Coaches will receive the Advanced Endorsement on their Australian Swim Coach Licence when they have:

Completed all six Advanced e-learning modules
Completed all associated Advanced face-to-face workshops
Coached at least six athletes to any combination of the national events listed above

This endorsement formally recognises a coach’s expanded capability and demonstrated performance within national-level environments.

Performance Endorsed Learning

Performance endorsed learning is for Australian Licenced Swim Coaches who are coaching swimmers at the highest levels of domestic competition and preparing athletes for Open-level national and international pathways. These modules are separate from the Australian Swim Coach Course and are offered through SPLASH Hub as part of the ongoing learning pathway under the Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework (SANCF).

Intakes

There are two intakes per year (February and July). Coaches must apply by the advertised due date. Once approved, coaches will receive access to the modules one block at a time – this is to simplify the learning process. Each time a coach completes a module, completion will be recognised on their licence.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Performance Endorsed Learning modules, coaches must use the online digital application form and:

Hold a valid Australian Swim Coach Licence
Meet all compliance requirements at the time of application
Submit a letter of support from either:

- their employer,
- a club committee member, or
- their State Swimming Organisation

Have coached at least one athlete to a national qualifying time (100m or longer) for any of the following Swimming Australia competitions (able-bodied or multi-class):

- Australian Open
- Australian Short Course Championships
- Australian Open Water Swimming Championships (Open)
- Australian Swimming Trials

Module Structure

Performance Endorsed Learning includes:

E-Learning (via SPLASH Hub):

Six blocks of Performance e-learning modules
Each block must be completed before unlocking the next

Face-to-Face Workshops:

One workshop per module block
$100 per workshop (total $400 for all Performance workshops)
Delivered around National events where possible to reduce travel costs
E-learning for the same topic must be completed prior to attending the workshop

Certification

After completing each face-to-face workshop, coaches receive a digital certificate, and licence recognition to demonstrate competence and understanding of the topic.

Achieving Performance Endorsement

Coaches will receive the Performance Endorsement on their Australian Swim Coach Licence when they have:

Completed all six Performance e-learning modules
Completed all associated Performance face-to-face workshops
Coached at least three athletes to any combination of the national events listed above

This endorsement formally recognises a coach’s capability to operate within Open-level and high-performance coaching environments and demonstrate sustained performance outcomes.