PSCC Level 1 Course

The PSCC Level 1 covers governance and knowledge for Para swimming, aimed at foundational to emerging level Para swimmers. It prepares coaches for para-specific swim meets and camps with a 3.5-hour virtual course. Participants must complete a workbook beforehand, join discussions during the session, and pass a post-course assessment.

This course will be held online at 6 p.m. EST. Registration is required to attend this event.

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• Minimum 1-year experience as a lead coach in a competitive swimming program.
• As a coach previously, currently or potentially in the future coaching a swimmer with or without a disability impairment from either an athlete foundational, emerging or national level or beyond.

• Current Professional Resume to be updated and submitted annually to USPS.

• Attend an Intro & Orientation session virtually or in-person clinic (offered quarterly). This is required each quadrennial cycle to remain current with all aspects including any WPS rule interpretation and technical meeting information when attending a para only swim meet.

• Current USA Swimming annual coach membership card in good standing each year to maintain the active course certification validity. It is the coach’s responsibility to submit annually a current copy of the membership card to USPS.

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification

• Safe Sport Training (annual training is complimentary)

• Green Light (Clear) NCSI Background Check

• Any educational course work required by USA Swimming, U.S. Paralympics Swimming to maintain current and/or membership status