Obtain USA Swimming-approved adult & pediatric CPR/AED certification (must maintain a current certification at all times) – see list of approved courses in the step-by-step list at the bottom of the Coach Safety Requirements page.

When complete, send your certificate to your LSC Registrar to update your account.

See list of approved courses in the step-by-step list at the bottom of the Coach Safety Requirements page. (Must maintain a current certification at all times).

When complete, send your certificate to your LSC Registrar to update your account.

Coaches should take the concussion training to meet their state requirements. In states where no such law exists, coaches can take the training through the Centers for Disease Control or the National Federation of State High School Associations.

When complete, send your certificate to your LSC Registrar to update your account.

To be completed by all adult non-athlete members every two years. ($39 for new members, $18 for renewals). Anyone who has lived in New York State may have to pay more and the process may be delayed due to NY requirements.

Background Check is taken through USA Swimming University. It will automatically update your account once complete.

Members can access APT courses 10 months after completing the previous course in the cycle. This course is offered at no charge.

Year 1: SafeSport Trained, Year 2: Refresher 1, Year 3: Refresher 2, Year 4: Refresher 3, Year 5: SafeSport Trained, etc.

APT is taken through USA Swimming University and automatically updates your account when complete.

Members can access the course at any time. This course is offered at no charge. This course is renewed annually.

USADA CAT is taken through USA Swimming University. Once complete, please allow 12 hours for your account to update.

The Rules and Regulations Exam is taken once before the second year of registration as a Coach Member.  It is an open-book exam based on the current USA Swimming Rule Book.

The Rules and Regulations Exam Is taken through USA Swimming University. Once complete, please allow 12 hours for your account to update.

New coach members (those who have not taken FOC 101 and 201) will take the Starting Block courses (“Welcome to USA Swimming” and “The Quality Coaching Framework”) prior to being on deck. They must complete the Core Certification before their second year registration.

Previous coach members (those registered prior to 9/1/22 and who have completed FOC 101 and 201 or were grandfathered) need to take “The Quality Coaching Framework” once by 9/1/24, and are encouraged to take a certification.

These courses are in USA Swimming University. Please allow 12 hours after completion for your account to update.

Non-athlete members who are residents of California must take the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act course in USA Swimming University. This course is provided by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and must be completed once. Non-athlete members who do not reside in California are welcome to take the course, however it is not required.

CANRA is taken through USA Swimming University and automatically updates your account when complete.