If you are interested in becoming qualified as a swimming coach please have a look at the A.S.C.T.A website. This organisation is responsible for swimming teacher and coach accreditation. The first course that needs to completed is the teacher of competitive strokes. This course is run once a month at Wahroonga and other places and generally goes for a weekend. Click the link below to access the course calendar. Additionally coaches will need a working with children check and their first aid qualification.