Updated! Coaches Certification Requirements

Gary Taylor
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Existing coaches must complete the Quality Coaching Framework course by September 1, 2024. An existing coach is defined as having completed both FOC 101 and 201, or has been previously grandfathered in which nullified this requirement. 

New coaches must take Welcome to USA Swimming and the Quality Coaching Framework courses prior to getting on deck to coach. The Core Certification, which is a series of courses, must be taken during the first year as a coach member.
 The Rules and Regulations exam is still a one-time requirement, taken prior to the second year of registration.

The PDF below includes a flow chart of the coaches certifications for reference.