Coaching Accreditation Framework

In March 2024, Judo Australia enhanced the Coach Accreditation Framework to CAF 2.0. 

Click Here for all information Judo Australia Coach Accreditation Framework 2.0

The Four Levels of Coaching Accreditation (and requirements) under the CAF 2.0 are;

– Assistant Coach – Minimum Senior Green Belt, 15yo+, New to Coaching and mentored by a Club Coach.

– Sensei Coach – Minimum Senior Blue Belt, 18yo+, At least 1-3 years coaching experience running sessions at a club.

– Senior Coach – Minimum Shodan, 18yo+, At least 1-3 years coaching experience running sessions at a club.

– Advanced Coach – Minimum Ni-Dan, 24yo+, At least 3-4 Years coaching experience with an interest in a specific pathway

(Senior Coaches  be offered an opportunity to specialise in a particular area/s of Judo of interest gaining an Advanced Certificate offered by Judo Australia.)

STEPS TO BECOMING A COACH – New Applicants

1. THEORY COMPONENT

New Coach applicants need to complete online learning modules as per below and submit evidence of completion to Judo NSW.

Assistant Coach

Sensei Coach

Senior Coach

All coaches also need to lodge with the Judo NSW Office the following evidence prior to being accredited;

  1. Copy of current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
  2. Copy of current First Aid Certificate
  3. Complete the Coaches Code of Conduct – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

2. PRACTICAL COMPONENT 

Sensei Coach and Senior Coach applicants must register and attend a 4 Hour Practical Course.

Assistant Coach applicants are welcome to attend a practical course however it is not mandatory and practical training can be done under the direction of the Head Club Coach. 

 

 3.  PAYMENT

The fee for Coaching Accreditation is $100.

This is paid at the time of registration for the Practical Course.

 

STEPS TO RENEW ACCREDITATION AS A COACH

IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE: JA does not require coaches to complete the same online material they completed 4 years ago (unless they want to) Participants will need to show evidence of previous completion, which can be downloaded from the various websites. (Sports Integrity Australia & Play By The Rules)
 

1. JA encourages renewing coaches to complete “Refresher Courses” as suggested on the JA website under the Coaching Tab. All coaches will need to show evidence of 2025 completion of at least two of the online “Coaching Education” refresher courses below.

 

  • Play by the Rules – National Integrity Framework 
  • Play by the Rules – Inclusive Coaching Course
  • Play by the Rules – Walking the talk 
  • Play by the Rules – Anti Doping Fundamentals 
  • Play by the Rules – Let kids be kids 
  • SIA – Tackling poor behavior in Sport 
  • SIA – Coaching Course 
  • SIA – Classification Fundamentals 

All coaches also need to lodge with the Judo NSW Office the following evidence prior to being accredited;

  1. Copy of current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
  2. Copy of current First Aid Certificate
  3. Complete the Coaches Code of Conduct – CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

2. PRACTICAL COMPONENT – Refresher

Sensei Coach and Senior Coach applicants must register and attend a 4 Hour Practical Course.

Renewing Assistant Coaches are encouraged to progress to Sensei Coach after 4 years.

 

3.  PAYMENT

The fee for Coaching Accreditation is $100.

This is paid at the time of registration for the Practical Course.

 

 

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