Coaches Policy
Please see our Activities Policies (ausa.org.uk) page where you can find our Coaches Policy and other policies which apply to our student activities
How to become a coach
What kind of coach do you want to be? Sports coaching is such a diverse sector that you’ll always find something you’re interested in.
You do not need to have a qualification to assist, but most people start by achieving a Level 1 coaching course in their chosen sport, this will enable you to become a coaching assistant under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher or a level 2 sports coach. Most national governing bodies if not all, provide a Level 1 coaching course as an entry level.
Some helpful information can be found on the Sport Scotland Website.There is also some helpful information on the SSS website
Students’ Union Coach Registration
At the beginning of each academic year, the Students' Union ask that all coaches and volunteers associated to any Sports Union club register to become an approved Coach.
Any person, internal or external to the membership of the Student Activity, providing tutor to students participating in a physical activity is classed as a Coach and requires to complete the Students' Union Club Coach Registration 2023-24 form.
Registration should be completed by all coaches, deliverers and session leads irrespective of whether they are students or non-students and whether they are paid or volunteers. Coaches, deliverers and session leads will NOT be allowed to attend training/fixtures without submitting a completed form.
We would ask that you read the Students' Union Coaches Policy which can be found here before completing the form.
Useful Links and Resources
Sport Scotland Coaching Pages
Sport Scotland Safeguarding in Sport
UK Coaching
UK Sport Coaching
Scottish Disability Sport Coaching
Scottish Disability Sport - Coaching Disabled People: What Coaches Need to Know
UK Deaf Sport Coaching Tips and Hints
National Deaf Children’s Society British Sign Language for Sport!
Physical activity and mental health
LGBTI people in sport
Eating disorders & Athletes
UK Anti-Doping - Introduction Clean Sport
Nastional Careers Sports Coach
If you have any queries relating to the above, please do not hesitate to contact the Students' Union
Sports Office: Students’ Union Sports Office | ASV | Linksfield Rd | Aberdeen, AB24 5RU - Tel: 01224 438975 - Email: fixtures@abdn.ac.uk
Main Office: Students' Union | Students’ Union Building | Elphinstone Rd | Aberdeen, AB24 3TU - Tel: 01224 272965 - Email: activities@abdn.ac.uk