Students’ Union Coaches

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

We would ask that you read the Students' Union Coaches Policy before completing the Students Union Activity Coach Registration form. It is also recommended that all coaches, deliverers, and session leads, register for an ASV Passport

At the beginning of each academic year, the Students' Union ask that any all Coaches and volunteers providing tutor to students participating in a physical activity register to become an approved Coach.

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.

During registration, you will be asked to select an Activity email address (i.e., archery@ausa.org.uk). The Students' Union will send an email to the Activity provided who will be asked to confirm that you are an approved Coach for the Activity. Once the Activity has confirmed you as a coach, the Students' Union will confirm registration. Your information is securely stored by the Students' Union to allow contact for administrative and emergency purposes. Limited details shall be passed to Aberdeen Sports Village to ensure access to their facilities. Your details will not be passed onto any other parties or used for any other purpose by Sports Union or ASV. The Sports Union privacy policy can be found at https://www.ausa.org.uk/about/privacypolicy/.

Coaches, deliverers, and session leads will NOT be allowed to attend training/fixtures without submitting a completed form, and being approved by the Students Union.

Please note that for any Activity session to proceed an approved Coach MUST be in attendance.