Coaches
Opportunities
Disability Sport Wales have many options for coaches to join
their work force in a variety of sports with any of the different
impairment groups. The courses fall in to one of the 3
categories:
(1) Disability inclusion training
The philosophy of the workshops are to provide all participants
with tailored content that is relevant to their role (whether as a
volunteer or employed) and will enhance the opportunities and level
of service available to disabled people throughout the UK.
FDSW are the only approved deliverers in Wales for these
workshops.
Those available in Wales are:
UK Disability Inclusion Training: Coaching and Volunteers [UK
DIT (C&V)]
UK Disability Inclusion Training: Natonal Governing Bodies [UK
DIT (NGB)]
UK Disability Inclusion Training: Sport Development Officers [UK
DIT (SDO)]
UK Disability Inclusion Training: Leisure Service Personnel [UK
DIT (LSP)]
(2) Sports specific courses
Courses run by the National Governing Bodies for
sport providing a specific level of training for each sport.
These courses are not necessarily disability specific although some
governing bodies may have a disability module.
(3) Disability specific training
There are currently training opportunities available that
provide specific information and guidance regarding working
alongside deaf/hard of hearing sports people and a similar course
for coaches and volunteers working alongside people with visual
impairments.
Volunteers
The Sports Council has launched a website devoted to providing
guidance and support for anyone interested in becoming a coach
visit www.coachingwales.com
Contact
Tel: Karen Davies, Sports & Play
Development Manager on 01446 704793 or email kjdavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk