Q: Do I need an employee Working with Children Check to register as a coach with Sporting Schools?
A: Yes, coaches are required to hold the employee Working with Children Checks for the states/territories they are delivering Sporting Schools programs in.
Q: Can I register as a coach if my organisation is not registered with Sporting Schools?
A: Coaches will need to ensure that the organisation they are employed by or delivering for has registered with Sporting Schools first. An organisation can be a National Sport Organisation (NSO), State Sport Organisation (SSO) or provider organisation.
Coaches will link themselves to their organisation as part of their registration with Sporting Schools.
Q: What is the difference between a coach and a provider?
A: A provider organisation that falls into the following categories:
- Community/Recreation group
- Commercial operator
- Local club
- Professional sporting club
- Sporting association
More information about provider organisations can be found through this link.
Coaches will be delivering Sporting Schools programs on behalf of an NSO, SSO or provider organisation.
Q: How do I update my Working with Children Check details through Sporting Schools?
A: If you need to add or update your WWCC details with Sporting Schools, then see the article how to add/update my WWCC for more information.
Q: How do I register as a coach with Sporting Schools?
A: Coaches that are delivering programs under Sporting Schools are required to register through OfficialsHQ. For a step-by-step guide on how to register, please refer to this link for more information.
Q: What are the terms and conditions for coaches under Sporting Schools?
A: More information about the terms and conditions, delivery standards and child safety requirements with Sporting Schools can be found here.