Herne Bay Sailing Club

On the 10th & 11th of April Herne Bay Sailing Club are running a coaching course to become a level 2 RYA racing coach.

Please contact Nathan Hudson on 07785 953831 for more information

Details of the training course are to be found below, if you are interested please follow http://www.sailracer.co.uk/ryacoaching/courses.asp?eventid=8078&t=ryasco... and register your interest

 

Definition

‘A qualified RYA Racing Coach Level 2 is a good club racer with personal knowledge of club and/or regional racing and a broad basis of coaching skills able to deliver and award Start and Intermediate Racing and Advanced Racing where appropriate, working at affiliated clubs or recognised training centres.’

The course to become an RYA Racing Coach Level 2 is an intense weekend looking at the theory of coaching and applying it in practical series of on the water exercises. Each candidate will be expected to run complete sessions including a brief, on the water exercises with feedback and a debrief. The aim of the course is to provide candidates with skills and techniques to coach racing to youth and adult sailors.

Eligibility to become a Racing Coach Level 2

• Appropriate racing experience (guide = good club racer)
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• A valid RYA recommended first aid certificate (6 hours duration and covering hypothermia)
• Minimum age 16. Level 2 Coaches aged under 18 should be appropriately supervised by an adult who is either a Senior Instructor or a Racing Coach Level 2 or above.
• Previous instructing experienced is preferred but is not essential if the candidate has suitable alternative experience.

Course Information and content

Duration: Two day Course

Run by: RYA Racing Coach Tutor

Please contact Nathan Hudson on 07785 953831 for more information

Application

RYA High Performance Managers will assess all applications and suitability of candidates and can answer any further queries.

Revalidation:

This award requires revalidating every three years at The Dinghy Show, Sail Smart or Top Mark Conference. Full details will be published on the Coaching Website

Contact

Please contact Nathan Hudson on 07785 953831 for more information