Indoor Coaching Level 2

The L2CCIRS is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study, and be assessed for, the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching indoor rowing to groups of adults and children in an appropriate environment.

The knowledge gained from this certificate will enable candidates to develop an understanding of safe, ethical and effective indoor rowing for sport coaching.

The award focuses on developing three coaching behaviours:

• having a concern for standards
• being a participant-centred coach
• looking to develop continually as a coach

These coaching behaviours are underpinned by knowledge and skills in the areas of coaching practice of:

• safe and professional behaviour
• communication
• planning and reviewing
• sequential activity

What will the award qualify me to do?

The Certificate qualifies candidates to coach the skills and techniques of the sport of Indoor Rowing, to groups of adults and children by planning, delivering and reviewing coaching sessions.

What do I need to have to attend the course?

You are required to be at least 16 years of age.

Hold a current emergency first aid certificate

Due to the level of autonomy and responsibility attached to a qualified coach operating at this level, holders of this qualification who are under 18 years of age must be supervised by another licensed coach, qualified to a minimum of Level 2 or above, or a qualified teacher.

In order to take the Level 2, Candidates must also:

• Be or become an ARA Member*. Non-members can apply online for instant membership. (England and Wales)
• Be a registered ARA website user, a current SARA member, a current member of a SARA club, and resident in Scotland**; or be an ARA member.(Scotland Only)

How long is the award?

The Level 2 course consists of 32 hours of face-to-face tutoring and internal assessments. After completing the tutored part of the course, candidates are required to take part in coaching practice and to keep a coaching diary for 6 sessions and then be observed coaching in their normal environment by an independent assessor, (3 hours are allocated for this). Candidates are also asked to do some pre-course reading and self-analysis.

Is there any support for me whilst completing the coaching delivery and log?

Mentoring will be available to you if required and the process of finding a mentor appropriate for you will be explained on the course.

What resources will I receive?

The resources are extensive and are updated continually – these will be available to candidates through RowHow which will enable candidates to look at them in their own time and ensures the most up to date information is available to candidates.

How do I apply to attend a course?

Details of venues and dates for courses will be available here. You should send n the application form along with payment to the contact for the course 4 weeks before the course start date.