Session Overview

Provided by the Australian Sports Commission, the Community Coaching - Essential Skills course helps coaches create fun, safe and inclusive environments for participants.

What you'll learn:

  • Safeguarding in sport: protecting children and adults
  • Who you coach: engaging participants
  • Where you coach: space, equipment and facilities
  • What you coach: session planning
  • How you connect: communication
  • How you engage: stakeholder management
  • How you deliver: group management
  • How you improve: self-reflection and assessment


Note: this resource is found on the Australian Sports Commission website.

Unit of Competency Focus:

  • SISSSCO001 Conduct sport coaching sessions with foundation level participants
  • SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role
  • SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs

Trainers who complete the full session will receive a certification of completion as confirmation of their industry engagement.   IVET Trainers can claim 5 PD points towards their industry currency requirements.