Team managers play an essential role, supporting their athletes, coaches and clubs when taking part in competitions and travelling abroad.

Swim Ireland have developed e-Learning courses to support the training and development of team managers.

Following completion of one or both courses we recommend a period of mentoring with more experienced team managers.

Team Manager - Competitions

This course is for volunteers who wish to act as Team Manager for their club at competitions, from club galas up to and including Senior National competitions.

Course content

The role of Swim Ireland in relation to competitions
The responsibilities and requirements of a Team Manager
The skills and attributes required for a Team Manager
The importance of being part of a team
How good communication can support your team
Price

€15 (exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

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Team Manager - Away Trips

This course is for volunteers who wish to act as Team Manager on an away trip, domestic or international, for one or more nights.

Course content

The role of Swim Ireland in relation to away trips
The requirements for international travel with a club/ team
The responsibilities and requirements of a team manager
The skills and attributes required for a team manager
The importance of being part of a team
How good communication can support your team
Price

€15 (exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

You will have unlimited access to the course and associated resources.

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Team Manager - Water Polo Training

This course is for volunteers who wish to act as Team Manager at a Water Polo training session in their club.

Course content

The role of Swim Ireland in relation to Water Polo clubs
The responsibilities and requirements of a team manager
The skills and attributes required for a team manager
The importance of being part of a team
How good communication can support your team
Price

€10 (exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

You will have unlimited access to the course and associated resources

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Role Requirements

To act in the role of Team Manager you must meet and maintain the following requirements:

  • Age – at least 20 years old
  • Vetting – Active Vetting NVB or Access NI with Swim Ireland
  • Safeguarding – Active Safeguarding 1 Certificate
  • Qualified – Complete this online module to act as a Team Manager at a domestic competition
  • Membership – You must have a Swim Ireland club membership

Link to vetting information and forms

Link to safeguarding courses

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