Level 1 Coaching Course

Presenters:

Tony Ally - Diving WA Program Manager & Head Coach

Emma Lynch - WA Hub Coach Pathway Diving Australia

The level 1 coaching course is for anyone who is interested in becoming a Diving Coach and will be held at Perth HPC (Dryland and dive pool).

The fee is $190 if this is your first Diving Australia Coaching Accreditation. If you have completed the FUNdamentals course the fee is $150.

(inc. GST - covers pre-course, course costs, and DA administration fee)

A light lunch will also be provided.

Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and must be registered as a member with Diving WA-as a Coach or Diver/Coach/Judge Member 2026. If you are 15 turning 16, please contact the office for eligibility.

All participants must complete the pre-course requirements in advance and attend the course on Sunday the 23^rd of August from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Registrations close Friday 26.07.2026 to allow the online portal to be set up and participants to complete the online elements of the course. We would advise registration asap to allow more time for the online module set-up and completion.

If you have any questions about the Course, please contact the Diving WA office on

(08) 6424 9090 or info@wadiving.com.au, Tony.Ally@wadiving.com.au

An email will be sent out once candidates have registered further outlining the details :)

What is needed from all participants prior to attending the Level 1 Dive coaching Course:

What is needed from all participants after attending the Level 1 Dive coaching Course:

On completion of this training course, the Level 1 diving coach will be able to:

·       Coach basic diving skills through progressive skills and exercises.

·       Implement appropriate diving etiquette.

·       Provide safe training environment and understand their legal responsibilities.

·       Implement effective warm up and cool down sessions and develop diver flexibility and general athlete strength programs.

·       Integrate basic strength and conditioning exercises into training program.

·       Conduct well organized daily training sessions for beginner divers.

·       Coach principles of core stability and body alignment.

·       Coach springboard and platform take-offs.

·       Coach sequence of movement for springboard and platform approach

·       Coach aerial positions – straight, tuck and pike.

·       Coach visual spotting.

·       Coach entries.

·       Coach five basic dives.

·       Use dry land equipment as training aid to coach basic diving techniques.