Women in Sport Coaching & Mentoring Programme
The Women in Sport (WIS) Coaching & Mentoring Programme was launched by Swim Ireland in 2018, funded by Sport Ireland. The aim of the programme is to address the lack of female coaching across Irish aquatics. Since its launch, 146 candidates have completed coaching qualifications and gender parity has been achieved within Level 1 and 2 Swim Coaching. Further work is to be carried within Level 3 Swim Coaching and Level 1 and 2 Diving and Water Polo.
Each course involves a blend of online training and classroom / pool elements. Places are distributed via an application process, successful candidates will receive a discounted course fee, along with mentoring opportunities post course.
As places become available on Level 3 Swim Coaching, Level 1 and 2 Diving and Water Polo, they will be posted here on this webpage!
Candidate Requirements & Application
Participants must:
- Be a current Swim Ireland Club member
- Have up to date Garda Vetting/Access NI
- Have up to date Level 1 Safeguarding (3 hour course)
- Participate in the mentoring aspect of the programme*
*Communicate with your mentor set up by Swim Ireland and assist Swim Ireland Coaching Clinics after completing classroom units.
More information on the vetting process can be found here.
For further information, or if you would like to become a mentor relating to the WIS Coaching & Mentoring Programme please contact:
Bethany Carson, WIS Development Officer
