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Aquatics<br />
Workforce/Qualification Lead: Rebecca Cox<br />
Volunteer/Training Lead: Steph Matthews<br />
Telephone: 01509 640700<br />
E-mail: rebecca.cox@swimming.org<br />
E-mail: volunteering@swimming.org<br />
AGES 13-19<br />
YOUNG AQUATIC LEADER<br />
CERTIFICATE (YALC)<br />
The YALC is a sport-specific leadership workshop<br />
which aims to develop young aquatic leaders and<br />
provide them with the knowledge to actively volunteer<br />
in an aquatic environment.<br />
The YALC is suitable for those with no prior knowledge<br />
of aquatics. The workshop consists of:<br />
• an introduction to timekeeping in swimming,<br />
• an introduction to running an aquatic youth club,<br />
• an introduction to running an aquatic competition.<br />
5½ HOURS OF THEORY (CAN BE DELIVERED OVER<br />
MULTIPLE SESSIONS) AND 2 HOURS OF PRACTICAL<br />
Can be delivered by those with experience of<br />
delivering to young people.<br />
COSTING<br />
Free<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
www.swimming.org/swimengland/volunteertraining-development/<br />
AGES 13-16<br />
AQUATIC HELPER<br />
The Aquatic Helper workshop is designed for young<br />
people aged 13–16 who wish to actively assist on<br />
poolside in an aquatic environment, e.g. a club or<br />
swim school.<br />
The workshop covers pool safety, identifying risks,<br />
effective communication, good practice and the<br />
benefits of the Athlete Development Support Pathway<br />
(ADSP).<br />
3 HOURS OF THEORY AND 3 HOURS OF PRACTICAL<br />
Can be delivered by an individual with a Swim England<br />
Coach Certificate (previously known as the UKCC<br />
Level 2 Coaching) or Level 2 Swimming Teacher<br />
Qualification.<br />
COSTING<br />
Free<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
www.swimming.org/swimengland/volunteertraining-development/<br />
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