ASCA Certification

NEW LEVEL 3 ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS

What do I get once I am certified?

You begin the process with your certification application. We analyze that application, tell you what schools you are required to take, if any, and process your application. Once your application and schools are complete, we send you a certificate and a new card with your personal Certification Number. This is valid as long as you are a member of ASCA. You need never apply again for Certification. As you have new educational, experience and achievements to record, you complete the update form and send it to us. We will update your file and send you a new card with your new level or type of coaching.

You will receive a wall certificate suitable for framing. You will also be eligible for the Job Service program to keep in touch with the Job Market and the Position Evaluation process, which allows you to analyze and upgrade your position in the Job Market.

We urge you to constantly update your professional record in your Certification file. It is a great way to document your progress in the profession and it is very useful when it comes time to apply for a new position.

Fees and Related Matters
You pay no fee to be Certified. You do pay for the Education Schools if they are required in your individual case.

You do pay for upgrading, new cards, etc., at a minimal level to cover costs.

Continuing Education Required
You must continue to be involved in professional education to maintain your Certification Level. The requirement is a total of 50 units earned in every three-year period. With this in mind, be consistent in updating your files. Failure to remain active in professional education may result in a loss of Certification Level according to a predetermined formula.

Requirements

How To Be Certified?
There are three steps:
#1. Be a member of the American Swimming Coaches Association. Complete a membership application form and mail to ASCA with payment for annual investment.

#2. Complete a Certification Application in full and mail to ASCA. More information is available by filling out the form on this page.

#3. Take the required Certification Schools. First, Level 1 - The Foundations of Coaching; next, Level 2 - The Stroke School; for Level 3 - The Physiology School; for Level 4 - The Administration School and for Level 5 - The Leadership School. Each school is available either at clinics or through home study.

Send the original test(s) to ASCA at 5101 NW 21st Ave #200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. They will be corrected, and if acceptable, your Certification application will be processed and you will receive a new membership card with your Certification number, Level and Type. You will also receive feedback on each of your tests and will be notified of the number of units of education added to your permanent Certification Record. If you wish, you may try to “test out” of any requirements.