Coaching Level 2

UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing

The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rowing is the first award for coaching individuals on the water. It is aimed at beginner coaches, not just coaches of beginners, so is applicable to coaches working with all groups. You may be a former athlete or a parent wishing to begin coaching, a teacher or a coach with experience looking to gain formal recognition of your abilities.

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?

A Level 2 Certificate Holder is qualified to prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions.

What do I need to have to attend the course?

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

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 UKCC 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 36 hours of face-to-face tutoring and internal assessments. After completing the tutored part of the course, candidates are required 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 very extensive and are updated continually – these are 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 both past and current candidates.

How do I apply to attend a course?

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

What do I need to do if I hold an IA?

The IA is still a valid Coaching Qualification. IA coaches wishing to proceed to the Level 3 will gain access to all of the Level 2 materials to ensure they are up to date.

Application form

The application form is in the Resources section and can be used to apply for Level 2 and Level 3 courses.