The Swimming Australia National Coaching Framework (SANCF) provides a modern, unified national pathway for developing, supporting, and recognising swimming coaches across Australia. Built in alignment to the Australian Sports Commission’s modern approach to coaching and the Swimming Australia’s Swim Well Strategy, the SANCF sets clear expectations for coach education, licencing, conduct, and ongoing development. The National Coaching Framework ensures that every coach, regardless of location, experience, or coaching environment, has access to consistent learning, on-going support, and meaningful opportunities to grow.
The SANCF is designed to strengthen our swim coach community by providing structure, clarity, and support for coaches at all stages of their journey from grassroots to high performance. It outlines the responsibilities of coaches, clubs, employers, and member organisations, ensuring that everyone involved in shaping swimmers’ experiences works together with shared values and standards.
This page provides detailed guidance for swim coaches themselves, clubs, schools, organisations and employers, as well as the wider industry. Explore the pages below to learn how the SANCF supports safe, positive, and high-quality coaching across the country.
