The Learn To Sail Coach Developer path is comprised of the four qualifications described below. Prerequisite training is the same for all qualifications and is comprised of the following components:
Coaching Yachting 101. This is a free online course that covers:
- Quality Coaching
- Safety Requirements
- Session Planning
- Coaching Values (Code of Conduct)
A detailed course description and enrolment instructions can be found here.
- Learn To Sail Coaching Course. This is a 2 day on-water course, normally held over a weekend, at Yacht Clubs in New Zealand - typically on request.
The current Course Calendar is available here.
| Buddy Coach | A buddy learn to sail coach has attended a learn to sail coach course but is under the age of 15 so, legally, is not allowed to drive a powerboat alone. Buddy coaches are advised to help out learn to sail coaches and master learn to sail coaches to gain knowledge and skills required under supervision. Once a buddy coach has turned 15, they may apply to become an assistant learn to sail coach. |
| Assistant Coach | An assistant learn to sail coach has attended a learn to sail coach course but has not completed all criteria in order to become a qualified learn to sail coach or is under the age of 18. Assistant coaches may assist with teaching the Yachting New Zealand learn to sail (dinghy) programme, however, they must be teaching in conjunction with a qualified learn to sail coach. |
| Sailing Coach | A learn to sail coach is a competent coach who has been trained and assessed to teach up to level 2 sailing…. fast! of the Yachting New Zealand learn to sail (dinghy) programme. The learn to sail coach qualification is gained by completing and passing a two day course delivered by Yachting New Zealand’s accredited coach developers. Participants are assessed on their sailing skills, teaching skills, and powerboat handling. |
| Head Coach | A head learn to sail coach is a competent coach who has been a learn to sail coach for at least four years and has experience in organising Yachting New Zealand learn to sail programmes. They should be able to mentor buddy and assistant coaches within their club. The head learn to sail coach qualification is gained by completing a revalidation form when their learn to sail coach qualification is up for renewal after four years, or whenever the coach would like to apply for the qualification after at least four years. |
Downloadable support materials can be found in the Coaches Resource Library
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