USA Triathlon Certified Coaches are a vital part of our success in the mission to grow, inspire and support the triathlon community. USA Triathlon is dedicated to providing you unparalleled resources to ensure you are qualified, confident and successful throughout your coaching career. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, we have made some updates to our Coaching Certification program. The graphic below outlines our coaching development pathway. If you have any questions, please contact coaching@usatriathlon.org.
New USA Triathlon Level I Coach Certification
To be obtain the USA Triathlon Level I Coach Certification, candidates must complete and/or submit the following:
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Completion of the USA Triathlon Core Coaching Courses ($99)
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Introduction to Multisport, Theory of Coaching, Foundations of Multisport Coaching
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Completion of the Level I Online Coaching Certification Course ($599)
After completing the Core Coaching Courses, you will automatically be emailed an invitation to purchase/begin the Level I Online Coaching Certification Course -
Green Light (Clear) NCSI Background Check
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Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
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SafeSport Certification (annual training is complimentary)
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Current USA Triathlon Annual Membership
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Signed USOPC Ethics Code Agreement
Triathlon Learning
Triathlon Learning, powered by USA Triathlon, provides education and resource opportunities for athletes, coaches, parents, and officials at all levels of triathlon. All education for current or aspiring coaches can be found by visiting Triathlon Learning. Please note, all education purchases on Triathlon Learning are final.
COACHING LEVELS & CERTIFICATIONS
USA Triathlon Certified Coach Benefits and Resources:
As a USA Triathlon Certified Coach, you are a vital part of our success in the mission to grow, inspire and support the triathlon community. USA Triathlon is dedicated to providing you unparalleled resources to ensure you are qualified, confident and successful throughout your coaching career.
- General Liability Insurance Coverage (USA residents only)
- Use of the USA Triathlon Certified Coach Logo
- Listing in the Find A Coach Directory
- One (1) free Certified Club Membership ($50 value)
- Free access to the Certified Coach Newsletter
- Exclusive USA Triathlon Coach Merchandise
- Access to coach specific continuing education courses
- Access to the USA Triathlon Coaches Forum
- Coach Mentorship Opportunities
- Exclusive discounts from USA Triathlon sponsors
- Discounted Event Sanctioning (find out more by visiting sanctioning)
- Hiring preference for open NCAA collegiate varsity triathlon coach positions
- Free monthly coaching community conversations. These occur the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 Mountain Time and bring coaches together for learning and networking around a coaching topic. Registration is available on Triathlon Learning
- Free entrepreneurship courses focused on developing your coaching business available on Triathlon Learning. Topics include: To Scale or Not to Scale, Business Operations and Controls, Go to Market and Entrepreneurship Valuation & Value Creation