Award in Assistant Coaching
(Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Develop the skills to assist with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching sessions under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
Your first step into assistant coaching
This qualification focuses on the skills and competencies needed to assist in delivering sport or physical activity coaching sessions under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
Endorsed by the UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA), it is the first step on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching qualification pathway in the UK. It is suitable for people who want to become assistant coaches and may lead to voluntary or paid assistant coaching work.
This recognised industry-standard Level 1 qualification maps to the CIMSPA Coaching Assistant professional standard.
Nationally recognised qualification
Learn online and complete your course in your own time, within your one-year registration period.
Six foundations of assistant coaching
Roles and responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of a coaching assistant.
Rules and regulations
The rules and regulations relevant to coaching.
Safe coaching practice
How to support safe coaching practice.
Inclusive coaching practice
How to support inclusive coaching practice.
Delivery and evaluation
Delivering and evaluating coaching activities.
Technical requirements
The technical requirements of sport and physical activity.
Check your eligibility
You must meet all of the following requirements before registration with the Awarding Organisation:
- Be aged 16 or over.
- Provide photographic identification so that you can be appropriately identified.
- Hold a minimum blue belt recognised and registered with UKBJJA.
- Be an individual member of UKBJJA.
- Be able to communicate effectively in English.
- Have access to a computer and a good Wi-Fi connection for online learning and assessment.
Documents required before course access
You must supply your photographic ID, UKBJJA membership certificate and UKBJJA belt colour certificate before you can access the course.
If you coach athletes under 18, you are encouraged to complete the UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop. This is recommended rather than a mandatory entry requirement.
Learn, demonstrate and complete
Book and get started
You can start at any time. Once we receive your booking, we will contact you with details of how to access the course and begin learning.
Complete your assessment
Complete the written tasks in your learner portfolio and deliver a 15-minute practical coaching session, which must be videoed.
Work within your registration period
You have one year to complete the qualification. We recommend completing your learning within nine months to allow time for marking, amendments and claiming your certificate before registration ends.
Support, assessment and progression
What learner support is available?
Please tell us about your support requirements when booking. We will contact you to discuss the best way to support you.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment includes written tasks in your learner portfolio and a videoed 15-minute practical coaching session.
How long do I have to complete the course?
Your registration lasts one year. We recommend completing the learning within nine months, allowing time for marking, amendments and the certificate claim. In exceptional circumstances, the Awarding Organisation may grant a registration extension. Email education@sportstructures.com as soon as possible if you need to discuss this.
What can I do next?
You can progress to the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.