Service Description

The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Assistant (Multi Skills) offers an entry point to coaching for anyone with a passion for this industry. Your learners will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to assist the delivery of multi skills coaching sessions - with the supervision of a more qualified coach. Developing their knowledge in this area, your learners will consider the theory and practice behind delivering and evaluating coaching activities in multi skills. This qualification is recognised as the industry standard Level 1 qualification for coaching assistants by UK Coaching. It is aligned to the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standard for Coaching Assistant. Prepares learners to assist in delivering multi skills coaching sessions with the supervision of a more qualified coach. Who is this qualification for? The qualification is designed for those who wish to become involved in coaching at an assistant level, and to have responsibility for the delivery of coaching activities under the appropriate supervision of a more qualified coach. It is an entry point to coaching, depending on the ability and confidence of the learner. It is directed at learners who have an interest in multi skills Prepares learners to assist in delivering multi skills coaching sessions with the supervision of a more qualified coach. Qualification Progression Learners could progress on to the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi Skills or on to a sport specific coaching qualification at level 1 or at level 2. The skills and knowledge developed through this qualification may also be used to progress to other industry-relevant qualifications in coaching sport, activity leadership or sports development. This qualification may lead to paid or voluntary roles in coaching multi skills, working as a coaching assistant under the appropriate supervision of a more qualified coach. Other roles that the learner may consider exploring include Activity Leader, Official and Sports Volunteer.