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Supporting Coaches
Established in 1965, the British Swimming Coaches Association has been supporting coaches over six decades and has evolved significantly over this period.
Today, it includes teaching and coaching members from clubs, schools, universities, local authorities, and employees of governing bodies at all levels of the sport. The association represents the interests of both the voluntary and professional sectors, providing support and advocacy for all involved.
BSCA Membership
Swimming coaching is a great job providing wonderful satisfaction when you see your charges improve and develop, and offers the chance to travel extensively throughout the UK and around the world. Being part of the BSCA gives you access to the support you need to continue to improve, have access to the best brains in the profession and the best support, when you need it.
The BSCA was started by coaches for coaches and over 60 years later we are proud to still be supporting coaches. Join the BSCA family today and receive a 5 STAR service to allow you to become a 5 STAR Coach!
Our main benefits include:
Legal Protection
Wellbeing Support
Representation
Protecting Our Members
The BSCA’s insurance policies give Professional Liability and Personal Injury cover as well as relevant Employment, Judicial cover and Criminal & Tax law advice and representation when support is required.
Supporting Our Members Welfare
As a valued member of the British Swimming Coaches Association, you have access to the BSCA Membership Assistance Programme – a confidential service provided by AXA Health, designed to help you look after your own well-being.
Celebrating Achievement
The BSCA recognises our Coach of the Year for both able bodied and Para Swimming, as well as recognising Coaching Excellence, Youth Development, Club Coaches, Coaching Chains and of course Lifetime Achievements.
Coach Out of Water Programme
Our unique programme empowers Swimming Coaches to fill in the gaps in their knowledge at their own pace, relevant to your level of operation, experience and to compliment current qualifications and certificates.
Additional Member Benefits
Certificate of Insurance • Monthly Newsletter • Special Offers • Coaching Conversations (Member Podcast) • Swimming & Coaching News
Recent News
Swimming & Coaching News from the BSCA – if you have a story to share email us at info@gbswimcoaches.co.uk
Outdoor coaching and potential pool returns – Risk considerations for returning to work
The following is drafted in partnership with BSCA legal support and advisers, rradar; it...
BSCA response to Government COVID-19 update (10/05/2020)
The BSCA has noted the Prime Minister’s statement upon the latest COVID 19 restrictions of the...
Webinar – High Performance Coach Development: supporting a learning culture
Please read the below from ICCE: Join us for our next ICCE Connect Webinar on 7th May at 12noon...
REVISED BSCA advice on how to best alleviate potential spread of COVID-19 within the swimming programmes and Clubs
As we now consider the impacts of the virus and behaviours to date, as well as a potential return...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 30-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are...
Coronavirus FAQs and Employer advice 27-03-2020
As the government publishes new guidelines and financial regulations, our legal advisers are...
BSCA & Onside Law Agree Legal Services Partnership for members
The British Swimming Coaches Association (the BSCA) are pleased to announce a partnership...
BSCA Becomes Founding Member of IFSCA
Four of World’s National Swim Coaches Associations Form International Federation of Swimming...
BSCA & NTU Launch Pioneering Coach Research
The negative media coverage of the sport of swimming in recent years has focussed upon terms which...
Coach of the Day
The BSCA Coach of the Day Award recognises outstanding coaching and celebrates the vital role coaches play in swimmer development and success. Coaches are nominated daily at selected events, with winners announced the following day and highlighted across event communications, the BSCA website and social media.
Delivered in partnership with Aquatics GB and Speedo, the award shines a well-deserved spotlight on the dedication, expertise and behind-the-scenes commitment that helps swimmers reach their full potential.
Coach Out of Water
The BSCA’s unique programme empowers Swimming Coaches to fill in the gaps in their knowledge at their own pace, relevant to your level of operation, your experience and to compliment current qualifications and certificates, adding from academic sources, practical application and assisting you in how to professionalise how you practice.
Our courses are designed to build upon & compliment the information received within an NGB Certificated course, read, listen or watch then consider how to apply.
Swim Coach Jobs
If you have a Swim Coach role to promote contact us at info@gbswimcoaches.co.uk
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