This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach swimmers up to an elite level.

This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in swimming clubs and centres.

Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to swimming coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Swimming Australia.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Gather and review swimmer information to assess developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.
Set swimming session objectives to meet developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.
Determine session content to address swimming session objectives.
Select coaching practices to meet swimming session objectives.
Develop and document swimming session plans for swimmers up to an elite level.
Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet swimming session plan requirements.
Select and set up equipment for safe use by swimmers up to an elite level.
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to swimmers up to an elite level safety.
Communicate and confirm understanding of swimming session activity instructions and safe participation requirements of swimmers up to an elite level.
Present, sequence and pace swimming session activities according to swimming session plans.
Select and use communication styles to achieve swimming session objectives.
Observe practice of swimmers up to an elite level to assess swimmer ability to perform activities.
Modify swimming session activities as required to meet swimmers up to an elite level needs and environmental conditions.
Monitor swimming sessions to identify and address safety risks to swimmers up to an elite level.
Analyse swimmer performance and provide feedback to swimmers to improve performance.
Conduct end of swimming session review to evaluate swimming session plan and inform future swimming session planning processes.
Communicate and model swimming participation behaviour standards.
Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
Use behaviour management strategies to address swimmer poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level.
Reflect on own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level to identify areas for improvement.
Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future swimming sessions with swimmers up to an elite level.
Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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