General Information

• Do you want to become a coach/judge of gymnastics?
  
• How do I get started?
  
• Can I have my current competence recognised?
  
• Registration and accreditation
  
• Code of Ethics
  
• Teacher Accreditation
  
• Transition Scholarship

  
  Do you want to become a coach/judge of gymnastics?
  With an increasing number of participants of all ages and abilites being drawn to the sport of Gymnastics, more coaches/judges are required across all levels. As a coach/judge you have a key role to play in helping participants develop through gymnastics. Coaches/judges also have a major influence over participants' enjoyment of gymnastics.

  It is essential that coaches provide participants with the best possible gymnastics experience. Ensuring that you implement sound coaching practices and ethics is vital to the continued development of gymnastics and sport in general.

  Undertaking education and training as a coach/judge is an important first step to ensure that you are on the right track in your coaching/judging. Gymnastics Australia follows the National Coaching/Officiating Accreditation Schemes and through this scheme, provides training for coaches/judges at a variety of levels across a range of Gymsports.

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  How do I get started?
  After making the decision to get involved in the coaching/judging of Gymnastics, you might like to follow these steps to get yourself started:-

Can I have my current competence recognised?
If you already hold a coach/judge accreditation from another sport, like industry (ie Fitness Industry) or from a country other than Australia, you may have your current competencies assessed against those required by Gymnastics Australia, for accreditation.

This process of assessing your current competencies is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more about the RPL process, please click here.

If you have any questions, require assistance or clarification on any of the steps outlined above, please contact Gymnastics Australia on (613) 9271 0500 or ausgym@gymnastics.org.au

What are you allowed to coach?
Gymnastics Australia's Education Framework outlines the competencies all accredited coaches must possess in order to hold a Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Accreditation. Learning outcomes based on the competency standards are the basis on which all Coaching Courses are delivered. Therefore, when coaching gymnastics it is expected that these competencies are met and maintained. Anyone providing gymnastics activities beyond the Education Framework may find themselves at risk of being beyond the scope of insurance cover. Specifically, coaches are expected to hold an accreditation that reflects the nature of the gymnastics activities undertaken.

GA offers a range of accreditation courses that are designed to teach coaches competencies aligned with particular gymsports and coaching philosophies. Coaches are expected to gain and maintain accreditations that reflect the activities/skills they are coaching!

Example 1: Gymnastics Australia's Kindergym Accreditation is for coaches who work with children under the age of 5 years. Specifically this accreditation includes early childhood competencies for coaches. Gymnastics Australia's standard expects all coaches working with children in this age group to hold a Level 1 Kindergym Coach Accreditation.

Example 2: Gymnastics Australia's Level 1 Coaching Courses are designed for beginner coaches. These courses do not cover the full breadth of gymnastics skills. For example, salto activities are not a component of these courses and are not taught to beginner coaches. Coaches who require these more advanced skills should undertake formal training such as a sanctioned workshop or Level 2 Accreditation.

Example 3: Gymnastics Australia's accreditation courses are designed to reflect individual gymsports. Whilst some of the accreditations have 'like minded' competencies, the philosophy of how these competencies are presented to the gymnast can be quite different for each gymsport and or program type. Coaches are expected to gain and maintain an accreditation that specifically reflects the activities/skills they are coaching. For example: A coach of a General Gymnastics program (recreational) should have a General Gymnastics accreditation. This accreditation is supported by a unique philosophy that focuses on the 4 f's ( fun fitness, fundamentals, and friendship) and includes competencies associated with a range of gymsport skills/activities.

For further information regarding course competencies and content, please contact GA's Registered Training Providers, responsible for the delivery of GA's National Coaching Accreditation scheme (NCAS). Additional information on maintaining coaching and judging accreditations once attained can be found in the GA Technical Member Handbook. 
 

Transition Scholarship
A new initiative being implemented by Gymnastics Australia to assist and encourage retired Senior International athletes in making the transition from athlete to coach and/or judge.

Being able to maintain such accomplished athletes in the sport allows their extensive knowledge, gained through their competitive careers, to enhance the sport of gymnastics in Australia and provides many other young athletes with excellent role models.

**Please note - there are special requirements that need to be met before applying.

For Information Flyer click here 

For Application Form click here