Become a Coach

Get Started

The first step to becoming an accredited Athletics Australia coach is to chose the accreditation that best aligns to your preferred coaching context. You can choose from the following accreditations:

If you have previous coaching experience or a Tertiary degree in a related field, you may be eligible for direct entry into a higher level of accreditation. See more details here.

All of our accreditations are engaging, educational, and entertaining, and are designed to give you a practical understanding of coaching Athletics at all levels of the sport.

For more information regarding our Coach Accreditation Framework, click the button below:

Find a Course

Once you have chosen an accreditation, the next step is to register for a one-day, practical course (organised by your State / Territory Athletics Association).

To see a list of all upcoming coach accreditation courses, please refer to the Coach Education Calendar. 

Note: once you have enrolled into the course, you will be given access to the online modules and assessment tasks via the Athletics Learning Centre. 

Apply for RPL

A formal recognition of prior learning (RPL) process is available for coaches who believe they already meet the expected competencies of an accredited coach. 

For more information about RPLs, or to apply online, click the link below.