Coaching Course

Steps to Apply:

1. Nomination
   Candidates must first be nominated by the Head of Association or Chief Instructor; speak to your club Sensei in the first instance.
2. Application forms
   Download the relevant form for you:
   • Junior Coach Application Form
   • Senior Coaching Application Form (first time taking that level)
   • Coaches Renewal Application Form (if renewing a level you previously took)
3. Complete and get your form counter signed
   All application forms must be completed by you and then countersigned by the Head Coach of your association.
4. Application submission
   Send your completed, countersigned application form to
   coachingcoordinator@icloud.com
   Include:
   • 1st Aid Certificate (take the course here if you do not have an up to date first aid qualification)
   • Current DBS (email coachingcoordinator@icloud.com to apply if you do not have an up to date DBS already; see also the notes below about changes in DBS Check provider)
   • Professional Indemnity, if you run a class (apply for your Professional Indemnity Coaching Insurance and Licence)
5. Payment
   Payments are made online; please click the appropriate link in the table below for the level you are taking for the first time, or the link to pay to renew an existing level.
6. Renewals
   If you are renewing a Coaching Qualification, once you send the renewal application form (see above), you will receive links for the online TES course. You do not need to submit any essays to renew an existing level.
7. Distance Learning Essays
   If you are taking a new level for the first time, after submitting the application form, payment, 1st Aid and DBS Certificates, you should send essays (one A4 page per module) to
   coachingcoordinator@icloud.com.
   You should write a short essay for each topic required for your level, related to Ju Jitsu practice.

   Juniors

   Level 1 JUNIOR COACH
   Communication Skills | Code of Ethics

   Level 2 JUNIOR COACH
   The above modules plus:
   Teaching Methods | Skill Classification | Coaching Skills

   There is more information about this in the Junior application form.

   Seniors

   Level 1 Novice Coach (for Purple Belt and above)

   • Communication Skills, Code of Ethics, Child Protection Policy.

   Level 2 Assistant Coach (for Brown Belt and above)

   • All the above modules plus Teaching Methods, Skill Classification, Coaching Skills

   Level 3 Club Coach (1st Dan and above)

   • All above modules plus Health and Safety, Policy, Coaches Legal Obligations, Injury Prevention, Cryotherapy, Menstrual Cycle.

   Level 4 Senior Coach (3rd Dan and above)

   • All the above modules plus Training Principles, Developing Mental Imagery Skills, Relaxation.
8. TES Online Learning Modules
   Upon completion and verification of your Distance Learning essays (if you are completing a new level), you will receive links for the TES online learning modules. You will be provided with a link to an online Open Learning course and the Anti Bullying CPD course. Complete these modules online, before the coaching course, and send your TES certificates to
   coachingcoordinator@icloud.com.
   Juniors and Seniors should download and review the
   Health and Safety Guidelines and Policy for Ju Jitsu.
9. Course Invitation
   After completing all criteria, you will receive an invitation to attend the course.