Become a Coach

Masters Coach Certification

Do you love sharing knowledge, teaching others, and giving back to the sport you love? Do you get excited when a teammate masters a new technique? Do you always seem to be the leader of your workout group? Are you the one who writes the workouts? If yes, you might make a good Masters coach.

USMS provides a certification program for Masters coaches. These educational courses, developed by Masters coaches, help coaches working with adult fitness, open water, triathlon, and competitive swimmers. Whether you're new to coaching or are an experienced coach seeking professional development, our certification program will help you make the most of the Masters Swimming experience.

The course is not a requirement to be a Masters coach. But coach certification comes with many benefits in addition to becoming a better coach and a better swimmer. Once certified, you’ll be eligible for for our Masters coach designation benefits.