There are over 3600 qualified triathlon coaches in the UK, yet over 1400 are currently not members of their home nation. You may be aware that being a Home Nation member gives you access to a number of benefits as an athlete, but there is also a whole range of benefits specifically for coaches.
Insurance
Whilst it may not seem the most interesting subject, having the appropriate insurance cover is essential when you are coaching.
A Home Nations membership will cover you as a coach for the following.
· Third party liability insurance to a limit of £10 million for any single accident
· Professional indemnity to a limit of £5 million
· Personal accident insurance
In simple terms, if you are a Home Nations member you will be covered for all your coaching as long as it falls within the remit of the qualification you hold.
You will also be insured when coaching abroad*, as long as it is for less than 180 days out of the year. Perfect if you are running training camps.
A full breakdown of the coaches insurance included in your Home Nations membership can be found below.
*Excludes the USA
Coach Development and CPD
Not only does Home Nations membership provide you with insurance for your coaching but it also gives you access to our online coaching resources and discount on coaching CPD workshops.
One of the benefits of Home Nations membership is access to the Coaches Hub. This is your online resource for every thing coaching related. The Coaches Hub will be updated regularly with the latest coaching knowledge, theories and interactive content.
If you have recently renewed your membership but still can’t log on to the Coaches Hub please contact Elly Knight at coaching@britishtriathlon.org
In addition to developing our online resource, we are also in the process of developing new coaching CPD workshops that will be delivered across the country.
British Triathlon Coaching CPD workshops will cover topics from coaching open water swimming, strength and conditioning for triathlon through to being a club head coach. Home Nations members will receive a discount for all British Triathlon coaching CPD workshops.
What other benefits would you like?
We want to ensure our home nation members are getting value from their membership. If you would like to have your say on what you would like from your membership click the link below.
