COACHING IN SASKATCHEWAN
It is incumbent on the coach to obtain and maintain coach requirements and education.
Coaches and club need to read the following 2 documents:
Steps to Become a Swim Coach (updated December 20, 2023)
Coaches must register each season.
The registration period is open from Sept 1 to August 31 of each season for Year-round Age Group club coaches and Masters club coaches and May 1 to August 31 for Summer club coaches.
Coaches must meet minimum requirements to be a registered coach:
Be a minimum of 15 years of age to actively coach with an affiliated club in Canada.
Register annually prior to becoming active in a coaching position. Coaches must be fully registered within 14 days of actively coaching.
Complete the CSCA Screening questions on a yearly basis within 14 days of commencing coach duties.
Submit a Police/Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search for those ages 18 and over.
Complete Respect in Sport (RiS) certification as required by Sask Sport Inc.
Meet Minimum Certification Requirements - see pages 20 & 21 and Appendix A of the document found at the bottom of this page: Registration – Swimming Canada
Professional Development and Memberships
Coaches are members of Swim Sask, Swimming Canada and the Canadian Swim Coaches Association (CSCA).