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Through Sporting Schools coaches can:
- Belong to Australia’s largest ever sport participation program
- Connect to national sporting organisations (NSOs) and state sporting organisations
- Gain access to quality NSO coaching resources
- Enhance and develop new skills
- Build relationships, establish new networks and gain community recognition
- Gain access to a range of training and development opportunities
Commitment to child safety
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is committed to Australian sport environments that are safe, supportive, and friendly for children and other vulnerable people.
The ASC Child Safe Policy outlines our commitment to child safeguarding, and the obligations and responsibilities of our people and stakeholders to protect children.
All coaches delivering Sporting Schools programs to students must hold a current working with children check and abide by child safe requirements.
It is strongly encouraged that coaches undertake child safeguarding training either through their NSO or Sport Integrity Australia.
How to register
Sporting Schools has partnered with more than 35 key NSOs and state sporting organisations to help deliver a quality Sporting Schools experience.
Coaches wanting to deliver Sporting Schools programs need to register directly with their NSO. Select from the list of sports below to view their contact details and find out their coaching requirements in 'Who can deliver?'.
Teachers
To deliver American football as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To deliver American Football as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of American Football Australia coaches need to:
- Be employed by Bring it on Sports and be registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach
- Complete the Community Coaching - Essential Skills Course
Coaching Providers
To deliver American football as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
American Football Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs through Bring it on Sports and at this stage does not require or endorse other external providers.
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
For Sporting Schools program enquiries, we invite you to contact our delivery partner, Bring it on Sports, via email: bookings@bringitonsports.com.au or phone 1300 611 211.
To contact American Football Australia please email info@americanfootball.org.au.
Teachers
To deliver sport as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Registered teachers can deliver Kids’ Athletics and Novo Athletics in Sporting Schools by meeting the following requirements:
- Primary School Programs:
- Kids' Athletics upskilling course
- Or, Run Active accreditation
- Secondary School Program:
- Novo Athletics upskilling course
Teachers can complete these courses by booking in a teacher-delivered package via the Sporting Schools Booking System.
Coaches
To deliver athletics as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of NSO, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Primary School Programs:
- Level 1 Community Athletics Coach or above
- Kids' Athletics upskilling course (please contact coachaccreditation@athletics.org.au after completion of Level 1 or above course)
- Run Active accreditation
- Secondary School Program:
- Level 1 Community Athletics Coach or above
- Novo Athletics upskilling course (available when allocated a secondary school coaching position)
Coaching Providers
To deliver athletics as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under a provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 40 national sporting organisations (NSOs), of which Australian Athletics is one. Australian Athletics does not currently endorse provider organisations to deliver on their behalf.
Australian Athletics - Sporting Schools Coordinator
Email: sportingschools@athletics.org.au
Phone: (03) 8646 4550 (Select 4 for Sporting Schools)
Contact: Australian Athletics Sporting Schools Team
Website: https://www.athletics.com.au/get-involved-athletics/sporting-schools/
Teachers
To deliver Australian Football as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Current AFL Foundation Coaching
- Approved by your local AFL Development Manager
Teachers can deliver programs via our teacher-led program and resources. For additional support, teacher may elect to complete the online training modules.
Coaches
To deliver athletics as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
- Current AFL Foundation Coaching
Coaches are all employed by the AFL and have undertaken safeguarding children training and have relevant State or Territory Working with Children Checks.
Coaching Providers
To deliver athletics as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
For further information contact your local AFL Development Manager:
NSW/ACT SA QLD | TAS VIC WA |
Teachers
To deliver badminton as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Completed the Teacher-Delivered Badminton Program
Coaches
To deliver badminton as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Badminton Australia & our State Sporting Organisations, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Level 1 Badminton Coach Qualification; or
- Shuttle Time Teacher Certification.
Coaching Providers
To deliver badminton as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for badminton and deliver on behalf of Badminton Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO/SSO
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Badminton Australia
Email: participation@badminton.org.au
Phone: (03) 8319 5717
Teachers
Teachers can deliver baseball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver baseball for Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Online Community Coaching - Essential Skills course
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations that wish to become a coaching provider for Baseball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual baseball coach registration requirements.
Contacts
Name | Position | Phone | Location | |
| Melissa Achten | Growth and Experience Manager | 0423 842 842 | Melissa.Achten@baseball.com.au | National |
Connor O'Gorman | High Performance and Pathways | 0414 698 488 | Australian Capital Territory | |
Adrian Medina Scull | Head of Baseball5 NSW | 0406 110 544 | New South Wales | |
Kai Meuronen | Development Officer | 0407 733 792 | Northern Territory | |
Gareth Jones | Interim Chief Executive Officer | 0404 820 703 | Queensland | |
Giang Danh | Operations and Introductory Pathways Manager | 08 8331 2 675 | South Australia | |
John Hayes | Acting President (Senior Vice President) | Tasmania | ||
Kellie Thomas | Operations: Memberships and Events | 0487 107 327 | Victoria | |
David Hayes | Participation Program Manager | 0418 951 891 | Western Australia |
Teachers
Teachers can deliver basketball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Basketball Australia Sporting Schools teacher coaching course (online)
- Optional: Basketball Australia Community Coach Accreditation
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver basketball in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Primary School Program: Basketball Australia Community Coach Accreditation
- Secondary School Program: Basketball Australia Club Coach Accreditation
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations that wish to become a coaching provider for Basketball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must be an affiliated club/association with their state/territory basketball association
- Registered to deliver Ford Aussie Hoops on the Basketball Australia website
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual basketball coach registration requirements
Please visit the contacts page to find your state contact.
Teachers
Teachers can deliver cycling in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must hold relevant AusBike Instructor accreditation
Please note the teacher upskilling accreditation is not age specific.
Coaches
To deliver bike riding as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of an NSO, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
Coaching Providers
To deliver bike riding as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for AusCycling and deliver on behalf of NSO, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO/SSO
- Please contact AusCycling at ausbikeschools@auscycling.org.au to register as a AusBike Schools provider and complete associated induction
- Agree to AusCycling's License Agreement
There is no cost to become a AusBike provider
All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual cycling coach registration requirements
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
AusCycling
Contact: Emily Wilson
Email: emily.wilson@auscycling.org.au
Phone: (02) 7229 6465
Teachers
To deliver the sport of Bowls as a teacher in primary schools, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Completion of Rookie Rollers Coordinator Module
Coaches
To deliver the sport of Bowls as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Bowls, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Completion of Rookie Rollers Coordinator Module
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Bowls Australia is one.
Bowls Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs. If you are interested in coaching please contact Bowls Australia or refer to the coaching requirements.
To deliver Bowls as an Endorsed Provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
Bowls Australia
Contact: Patrick Newson
Email: pnewson@bowls.com.au
Phone: 03 9480 7100
Website: www.bowls.com.au
Teachers
Teachers can deliver cricket in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Cricket Australia's Sporting Schools Accreditation Course
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver cricket in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check (validity of no less than 3 months)
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Cricket Australia's Sporting Schools Accreditation Course
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Cricket Australia is one.
The Cricket Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers. For further information please contact Cricket Australia.
Cricket Australia
For any queries or for more information, please email: sportingschools@cricket.com.au
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Dracademy in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- AusDBF Certified Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- AusDBF Certified Level 3 Sweeping Certificate
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver Dracademy in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- AusDBF Certified Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- AusDBF Certified Level 3 Sweeping Certificate
Coaching providers
All Dracademy Sporting Schools programs are facilitated through AusDBF.
For further information please contact schools@ausdbf.com.au
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Ready Set Trot – Playground Skills in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below. The Ride a Horse program is not available for teacher delivery.
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver equestrian in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Equestrian Australia Introductory Level Coach or above; or
- Pony Club Australia Preliminary Level Coach or above; or
- Riding for the Disabled Association Australia Level One Coach or above.
Note: There are no coaching qualifications required to coach the playground skills component (without a horse) - simply visit the Resources section above to download the Ready Set Trot Playground Skills resources.
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which the Equestrian Australia is one.
Equestrian Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and do not require external coaching providers. For further information please contact Equestrian Australia.
Equestrian Australia
Contact: Athlete Pathways Team
Email: rideahorse@equestrian.org.au
Phone: 02 8762 7777
Teachers
To deliver football as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Approved by Football Australia
Coaches
To deliver football as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Football Australia, coaches need to:
- If you are looking for casual coaching employment, please visit the Football Australia website
Coaching Providers
To deliver football as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
Football Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and do not currently require endorsed providers for football to deliver on their behalf.
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
State/Territory | |
|---|---|
Football Australia (national office) | |
ACT | |
Football NSW | |
NSW - Northern | |
NT | |
QLD | |
SA | |
TAS | |
VIC | |
WA |
Teachers
To deliver golf as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete MyGolf Schools Deliverer accreditation
Coaches
To deliver golf as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Golf Australia, coaches need to be:
- connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- PGA Professional or MyGolf Deliverer accredited
Coaching Providers
To deliver golf as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for golf and deliver on behalf of Golf Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- All coaches and providers must be qualified PGA Professionals or MyGolf Deliverers
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
Golf Australia Jack Newton Junior Golf (ACT/NSW) Golf Australia (NT) Golf Australia (QLD) | Golf Australia (SA) Golf Australia (Tasmania) Golf Australia (Victoria) Golf WA |
Teachers
To deliver gymnastics as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Gymnastics Australia’s LaunchPad Teacher Training Course
Coaches
To deliver gymnastics as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Gymnastics Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider.
- Hold a minimum of a ’Fundamental Gymnastics Coach’ Accreditation or 'Intermediate Coach’ Accreditation
Coaching Providers
To deliver Gymnastics as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Gymnastics and deliver on behalf of Gymnastics Australia, providers must be affiliated with their relevant State Association.
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
Gymnastics Australia
Email: sportingschools@gymnastics.org.au
Phone: 03 8698 9700 (dial 5)
Teachers
To deliver Hockey as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To deliver Hockey as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO ·
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of NSO, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Complete Hockey Australia’s Foundation Support – Coach Accreditation.
Coaching Providers
To deliver Hockey as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Hockey and deliver on behalf of State Sporting Organisation, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with SSO (If Applicable)
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
Hockey Australia ACT VIC NSW NT | QLD SA TAS WA |
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Judo in primary schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete the Assistant Coach Judo Accreditation (available online + practical assessment)
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver Judo in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Be a current financial member of Judo Australia
- Adopt and adhere to the philosophy and delivery of the Judo4Kids product
- Hold the coach accreditation of Assistant Coach or higher
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Judo Australia is one.
All Judo Australia Sporting Schools programs are facilitated through Judo Australia's affiliated clubs.
For further information please contact Judo Australia.
Judo Australia
Please contact Judo Australia, for all general enquires, information regarding programs and bookings. Please provide your school's name, location and details of your enquiry.
Contact: Jaq Nunan
Email: jnunan@ausjudo.com.au
Phone: (m) 0431 614 906
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Quick Stix in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Read the Quick Stix Session & Training Guide and complete the short quiz
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver lacrosse in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Quick Stix Instructor Training (1.5hrs)
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 National Sporting Organisations (NSO), of which Lacrosse Australia is one.
At this time Lacrosse Australia does not require external coaching providers.
Lacrosse Australia
Contact: Damien Orr - Growth Coordinator
Email: sportingschools@lacrosse.com.au
Phone: 0447 329 397
Teachers
To deliver Netball as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Successfully completed the Foundation Coaching Course
Coaches
To deliver Netball as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Netball Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an SSO in OfficialsHQ
- Hold valid Foundation Coach accreditation
Coaching Providers
To deliver Netball as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Netball please submit interest to Netball Australia.
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contacts
Netball Australia ACT NSW NT QLD | SA TAS VIC WA |
Teachers
To deliver orienteering as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Orienteering Learning Centre (OLC) course for Orienteering Instructor (Teacher)
Coaches
To deliver orienteering as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Orienteering Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, Orienteering Australia or your local State Association in OfficialsHQ
- Have Orienteering Instructor (Community) accreditation or a higher level accreditation
Coaching Providers
To deliver orienteering as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for ORIENTEERING and deliver on behalf of Orienteering Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with Orienteering Australia or your local State Association
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Paddle Discovery or Paddle Ball in Sporting Schools by either holding one of the below Paddle Australia qualifications:
- Supervisor
- Guide
- Instructor
OR by completing the online Sporting Schools Supervisor qualification. Details and registration for this program can be found here.
Costs: $185, includes 3 years registration
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver Paddle Discovery or Paddle Ball in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Hold a current Paddle Australia Supervisor, Guide or Instructor award
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Paddle Australia is one.
All Paddle Australia Sporting Schools programs are facilitated through Paddle Australia providers.
For further information please contact education@paddle.org.au
Paddle Australia
Contact: Naazmi Johnston
Email: naazmi.johnston@paddle.org.au
Phone: 0490 916 415
Teachers
Rowing Australia now offers teacher-delivered Riggers indoor programs using indoor rowing machines that are shipped to their school for the duration of the program. Teachers can deliver Riggers indoor programs in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Rowing Australia Online Riggers Course
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver rowing in Sporting Schools please ensure you meet the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Current Rowing Australia Riggers, Level 1 or above accredited coach
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Rowing Australia is one.
Rowing Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers.
For further information please contact Rowing Australia.
Rowing Australia
Contact: Ron Batt
Email: riggers@rowingaustralia.com.au
Phone: 0410 583 474
Teachers
Teachers can deliver NRL Sporting Schools program by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- A coaching qualification may be necessary in some regions
- Contact your local NRL Game Development Officer
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver rugby league in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check for relevant State
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- NRL Coaching Qualification (relevant to age group) and
- Approval from your local NRL Game Development Officer and Regional Manager.
NRL coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and do not require external coaching providers (unless deemed necessary for the region). For further information please contact NRL.
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which NRL is one.
NRL coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers (unless deemed necessary for the region). For further information please contact NRL.
NSW/ACT | |
|---|---|
Central Sydney, Macarthur & Western Sydney | Central Coast, Hunter & Northwest |
Southwest & Western NSW | Southern Corridor & ACT |
Greater Northern | |
NT | |
Northern Territory | |
QLD | |
Southeast | Central |
Northern | |
SA | |
South Australia | |
TAS | |
Tasmania | |
VIC | |
Victoria | |
WA | |
Western Australia | |
Wheelchair Rugby League | |
Contact: Leesa Pogson | |
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Get into Rugby Schools, Tri Tag Rugby and Play 7s in the Sporting Schools program by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Rugby AU SMART Rugby course;
- Rugby AU Coaching Kids Rugby course; and
- Approval from your state rugby union office.
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver rugby union in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Rugby AU SMART Rugby course;
- Rugby AU Coaching Kids Rugby course; and
- Approval from your state/territory rugby union office.
Coaching Providers
Rugby Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and bookings and works with each Rugby Union State/Territory body to engage with accredited program deliverers and coaching providers. For further information please contact Rugby Australia or your State/Territory Rugby Union office.
Rugby Australia
Contact: Francesca Bull
Email: francesca.bull@rugby.com.au
Phone: 0490 190 631
Primary Schools
Teachers
Teachers can deliver sailing in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor qualification
- Tackers Induction (Endorsement)
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver sailing in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor qualification
- Tackers Induction (Endorsement)
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations who wish to become a coaching provider for Australian Sailing and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Contact Australian Sailing to discuss becoming a Tackers deliverer in Sporting Schools.
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor requirements including the Tackers Induction.
Secondary Schools
Teachers
Teachers can deliver sailing in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
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Coaches
To become a coach and deliver sailing in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Hold one of the below valid Australian Sailing qualifications:
- Dinghy Instructor
- Keelboat instructor
- Windsurfing instructor
- OutThere Sailing Instructor Induction
- OutThere Sailing Windsurfing Endorsement (for dinghy and keelboat instructors delivering windsurfing programs)
- OutThere Sailing SUP Endorsement (if delivering SUP programs)
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations that wish to become a coaching provider for Australian Sailing and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Contact Australian Sailing to discuss becoming an OutThere Sailing deliverer in Sporting Schools.
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual Australian Sailing instructor qualification requirements.
Australian Sailing
Contact: Kate Hyde
Email: kate.hyde@sailing.org.au
Phone: 02 91706918
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Little Shredders in primary schools by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Access the Little Shredders coaching resources (see resources tab above)
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver Little Shredders in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Online Community Coaching - Essential Skills course
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Snow Australia is one.
Snow Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers. For further information please contact Snow Australia.
Snow Australia
Contact: Chloe Nightingame
Email: cnightingale@snow.org.au
Phone: (03) 9696 2344
Teachers
To deliver Softball as a teacher in primary schools, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must complete the Softball Batter Up (SBU) Coaching Induction course.
- Must complete the Community Coaching Essential Skills | Australian Sports Commission (ausport.gov.au) course (a pre-requisite requirement of the SBU Coaching Induction course)
Coaches
To deliver Softball as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
- Must complete the Softball Batter Up (SBU) Coaching Induction course.
- Must complete the Community Coaching Essential Skills | Australian Sports Commission (ausport.gov.au) course (a pre-requisite requirement of the SBU Coaching Induction course)
To deliver on behalf of Softball Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
Coaching Providers
To deliver Softball as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Register as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Softball and deliver on behalf of Softball Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO/SSO
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements
Contacts
Softball Australia ACT NSW NT QLD | SA TAS VIC WA |
Teachers
To deliver Squash as a teacher in primary schools, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Squash Stars Program course
Coaches
To deliver Squash as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Squash Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider or Squash Australia in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid Squash Australia membership through an affiliated organisation.
- Complete Squash Stars Program course
Coaching Providers
To deliver Squash as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Squash Stars and deliver on behalf of Squash Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with Squash Australia
- Provide program content to be delivered in schools
- Details of age and developmentally appropriate equipment to support program delivery
- Complete Squash Stars Program course
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Squash Australia
Contact: Sport Development Coordinator
Email: participation@squashaus.com.au
Phone: 1300 287 778 274 (1300 AUS SQUASH)
Teachers
Teachers can deliver surf and SUP programs in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below. Specifically, the teacher must be a Surfing Australia Surf School instructor and you will be able to only book coach-delivered packages.
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Meet the requirements to become a Surfing Australia Surf School
- Hold a current licensing agreement
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver Surfing Australia's programs in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Surfing Australia Surf School instructor; and
- Affiliated with a Surfing Australia and current licensed surf school.
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations who wish to become a coaching provider for Surfing Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Surfing Australia Surf School instructor; and
- Affiliated with a Surfing Australia and current licensed surf school.
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual surf coach registration requirements.
Surfing Australia
Contact: Blake Whittaker
Email: blake@surfingaustralia.com
Phone: 0422 752 598
Coaching Providers
Surf Life Saving Australia coordinates Sporting Schools programs in conjunction with state and territory bodies.
To deliver surf life saving as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment and minimum requirements (as determined by the NSO)
For further information please contact Surf Life Saving Australia.
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Coaches
To deliver surf life saving as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
- SLSA Development Coach qualification - if you wish to be head coach and/or
- SLSA Foundation Coach - if you wish to assist in coaching
Please contact Surf Life Saving Australia for more information on coaching qualifications.
Teachers
To deliver surf life saving as a teacher in primary schools, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Meet the same delivery and registration requirements as a coach
Surf Live Saving Australia
Contact: Tracey Bloxsom
Email: tracey.bloxsom@sls.com.au
Phone: 0413 871 161
Teachers
Primary school teachers who would like to deliver a swimming and water safety program should first check the requirements for delivering programs through their State or Territory Education Department outlined below:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Swimming Australia encourages teachers to explore development opportunities and recommends the Swim Australia Teacher course or the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (or equivalent) as a minimum standard. More information on these courses.
Primary school teachers may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning to contribute to the Swim Teacher courses.
Coaches
Coaches interested in supporting primary schools to deliver a school swimming program can contact schools to explore opportunities to assist with program delivery.
To become a coach and deliver swimming in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Hold a Swim Australia Teacher accreditation; or
- AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety accreditation (or equivalent)
Find more information on these courses.
Coaching Providers
Swim schools and aquatic centres may be contacted by their local school to deliver the Sporting Schools program. All swim schools and aquatic centres can deliver swimming and water safety programs as part of the Sporting Schools program as long as program coaches or swimming and water safety teachers meet the minimum standards and the programs also meet requirements of State and Territory Education Departments.
Requirements for delivering programs through State or Territory Education Departments outlined below:
Swimming Australia
Email: sporting.schools@swimming.org.au
Phone: (03) 9910 0700
Website: www.swimming.org.au
Teachers
Teachers can deliver table tennis in Sporting Schools (at the primary school they are normally employed) by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Purchase access into Table Tennis Australia’s Spinneroos Online Coaching platform.
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver table tennis in Sporting Schools, please ensure you meet the following requirements, then register with Table Tennis Australia for coach consideration:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- TOPS Table Tennis Coach Accreditation
- Complete Spinneroos Online Coaching Course.
Coaching Providers
Table Tennis clubs who wish to become a coaching provider for Table Tennis Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must be an affiliated table tennis club with their state/territory table tennis association.
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual table tennis coach registration requirements.
Table Tennis Australia
Contact: Tanya Aggarwal - National Participation Coordinator
Phone: 0451 045 838
Email: tanya@tabletennis.org.au
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Teachers can deliver taekwondo in Sporting Schools at primary schools by meeting the requirements below:
Teachers can complete these courses by booking a teacher delivered package via the Sporting Schools Booking System. | To become a coach and deliver taekwondo in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
In locations where Taekwondo Instructors or teachers cannot deliver the program, Australian Taekwondo has developed a Community Coach Accreditation stream. The requirements for this include:
| Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 30 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Australian Taekwondo is one. All Australian Taekwondo Sporting Schools programs are facilitated through Australian Taekwondo's affiliated clubs. For further information please contact Australian Taekwondo. |
Australian Taekwondo
Contact: Maddy Houston
Email: maddy.houston@austkd.com.au
Website: Australian Taekwondo (austkd.com.au)
Teachers
Teachers can deliver tennis in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Are employed as a teacher at the school who have been granted funding
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver the Tennis Australia endorsed Sporting Schools program please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Must be a current Tennis Australia Coach Member
- Have completed the Trainee Coaching Course (recommended) or Online Participation Course (minimum)
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Current National Police Check
- Current First Aid Certificate (recommended)
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Completion of the Keeping the Tennis Community Safe online tutorial
Alternatively, if you would like to deliver independently of the Tennis Australia endorsed Sporting Schools program, coaches will need to register as their own provider through the Sports Commission directly and arrange their programs separately.
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with over 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs), of which Tennis Australia is one.
Tennis Australia coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers. For further information please contact Tennis Australia.
Tennis Australia
Email: schools@tennis.com.au
Phone: 0466 616 957
Teachers
To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete the online Roll n Strike video training through Tenpin Bowling Australia
Coaches
To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Tenpin Bowling Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Complete the online Roll n Strike video training through Tenpin Bowling Australia
Coaching Providers
To deliver Tenpin Bowling as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Tenpin Bowling and deliver on behalf of Tenpin Bowling Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with Tenpin Bowling Australia
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Tenpin Bowling Australia
Name: Tenpin Bowling Australia
Phone number: 07 3262 4455
Email: play@tenpin.org.au
Teachers
To deliver touch football as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
Coaches
To deliver touch football as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of Touch Football Australia, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Equivalent coaching accreditations
Coaching Providers
To deliver touch football as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for touch football and deliver on behalf of Tough Football Australia, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with Touch Football Australia
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contacts
Touch Football Australia ACT NSW NT QLD | SA TAS VIC WA |
Teachers
Teachers can deliver Aus3 in primary schools by meeting the requirements below.
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete AusTriathlon Introductory Instructor Course
Coaches
To deliver Aus3 as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of AusTriathlon, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider or AusTriathlon in OfficialsHQ
- Complete AusTriathlon Introductory Instructor Course
Coaching Providers
To deliver Aus3 as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements -
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Triathlon and deliver on behalf of AusTriathlon, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO/SSO
- Complete AusTriathlon Introductory Instructor Course
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contacts
Contact: Mathew Sundstrom – Head or Participation Growth
Email: mathew.sundstrom@tirahtlon.org.au
Phone: +61 2 8488 6200
Teachers
To deliver Ultimate Frisbee as a teacher, you need to meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Be employed at the school
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Complete Ultimate Australia Level 1 Community Coach Accreditation
Coaches
To deliver Ultimate Frisbee as a coach, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered in OfficialsHQ as a coach and connected to a provider, SSO or NSO
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working with Children Check (paid check) or relevant exemption
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Coach terms and conditions
To deliver on behalf of AFDA, coaches need to:
- Be connected to an endorsed provider, SSO or NSO in OfficialsHQ
- Ultimate Australia Level 1 Community Coach Accreditation
Coaching providers
To deliver Ultimate Frisbee as a provider organisation, you need to meet the below requirements:
- Registered as a provider in OfficialsHQ
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Agree to Provider Guidelines and Provider organisation terms and conditions
- Meet safety assessment (as determined by the NSO)
To be an endorsed provider for Ultimate Frisbee and deliver on behalf of AFDA, providers must also meet the requirements below:
- Agree to Memorandum of Understanding with NSO
NOTE: All coaches that deliver under any provider must be registered and meet coach registration minimum requirements.
Contact
CONTACT
For further information, please contact your local Ultimate Development Officer:
ACT, NT, SA, TAS
sportingschools@afda.com.au
0481 232 122 or 0490 372 837
NSW
development@nswultimate.com.au
0407 435 560
QLD
officer@qldultimate.com.au
0499 977 832
VIC
simon@ultimatevictoria.com.au
0417 235 997
WA
contact@waultimate.com
0402 258 232
Teachers
Teachers can deliver volleyball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Member of state/territory Volleyball Association
- Complete Volleyball Australia Level 1 Coach Accreditation
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver volleyball in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Member of state/territory Volleyball Association
- Primary schools: Complete Volleyball Australia Level 1 Coach Accreditation
- Secondary Schools: Complete Volleyball Australia Level 2 Coach Accreditation
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations who wish to become a coaching provider for Volleyball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Sign a Sporting Schools Spikezone agreement with Volleyball Australia and your State Office
- Adopt and adhere to the philosophy and delivery of the Spikezone product
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual volleyball coach registration requirements.
Contacts
For general enquiries, please contact Volleyball Australia, for information regarding programs and bookings, please contact your State or Territory Association. Please provide your school name, location and details of your enquiry.
Volleyball Australia
Email: VAsportingschools@volleyball.org.au
Phone: (02) 6108 4556
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ACT NSW NT QLD | SA TAS VIC Email: james.shotton@volleyballvictoria.org.au WA |
Teachers
Teachers can deliver water polo in primary schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Maintain supervision requirements for water based sessions
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver water polo in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Water Polo Australia National Coach Accreditation
- Maintain supervision requirements for water based sessions
Note: To become an accredited coach, WPA offers an online community coaching accreditation available fully online via The LearningPool. Contact your respective State for more information.
Coaching Providers
Sporting Schools is an Australia-wide program in partnership with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSO), of which Water Polo Australia is one.
Water Polo Australia, via its State Associations coordinates all Sporting Schools programs and does not require external coaching providers. For further information please contact Water Polo Australia.
Contacts
Water Polo Australia ACT NSW QLD | SA TAS VIC WA |
How does it work?
Once a coach has registered and successfully met the relevant coach requirements for their chosen sport, the NSO or NSO nominated coaching provider may include them as part of their coaching network. Coaches can then be assigned school bookings using the Sporting Schools booking system. Coach booking requests are managed via email, allowing coaches to accept or decline bookings assigned to them.
From Term 2, 2024 it will be is a requirement that all coaches registering to deliver under Sporting Schools, must have completed the free Community Coaching course provided by the Australian Sports Commission.
Visit the online Help Centre to learn more about coaching in Sporting Schools.
Raise a concern
If you wish to raise a concern or lodge a complaint regarding the Sporting Schools Program, you can do this via the online complaints form or via post.
Complaints
Australian Sports Commission
PO BOX 176
BELCONNEN ACT 2616