USA Swimming University Safe Sport On-line Training
 

USA Swimming is committed to providing a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members.  USA Swimming’s Safe Sport program, a comprehensive abuse prevention program, consists of a multi-layered approach to keep kids safe, including required policies and best practice guidelines; mandatory screening, including criminal background checks and employment screening; training and education; monitoring, supervision and mandatory reporting.  These measures are informed by experts in the field of child safety and are among the strongest safeguards found in youth-serving organizations.  Clubs will be awarded points when minor athletes and parents complete the Safe Sport online courses, as well as hosting in-person Safe Sport related training.

 

USA Swimming University, click HERE to browse available online courses.
Once you have completed a course, email the certificate to [email protected].


Welcome to USA Swimming

In this course, you will be introduced to USA Swimming, our clubs, and why we recommended an athlete-centered approach. To continue to advance the coaching profession, we must first establish a common understanding of and commitment to the core values and best principles that should guide and align collective coaching practices in USA Swimming programs. This course provides an overview of the organization, its mission and vision, and the membership structure.

Course All Ages


Parents Guide to Misconduct in Sport

This is the parent training for the Safe Sport Recognition Program. Provided by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and designed for parents of youth athletes at any age, this free course educates parents on recognizing, responding to, and preventing abuse and misconduct in their child’s sport setting. Featured are voices and perspectives of experts and advocates, with sound guidance on fostering positive and safe sport experiences for children both on the field and at home. Parents will come away equipped with information and tactics to minimize risks of harm to their children. 

Course Ages 17+


SafeSport for Kids

SafeSport for Kids encourages kids to reach out to a trusted adult when something is not right. It also stresses the importance of being a good teammate, positive sportsmanship, and having a healthy sport environment focused on fun and safety. Requires parental consent for registration.

Course Ages 5 to 12 - Parents will need to create an account for their child under 16 to complete the course.
 
 


SafeSport For Youth Athletes (13-17)

This is the athlete training for the Safe Sport Recognition Program. This course focuses on bullying and hazing prevention, supporting friends who have experienced sexual abuse or misconduct, and resources for reporting. Requires parental consent for registration.

Course Ages 13 to 17 - Parents will need to create an account for their child under 16 to complete the course.

 


SafeSport for Volunteers

A course for volunteers to recognize types of abuse and misconduct, describe best practices for limiting one-on one adult/minor interactions, identify situations to report, and overcome concerns about reporting.

Course Ages 17+

 
 
 

Complete a Background Check

USA Swimming is committed to the safety of athletes and participants involved in sport. The purpose of the USA Swimming background check program is to protect persons at risk, including, but not limited to, minors and vulnerable adults.

Coaches, Board Members, Parent Volunteers, etc. Click HERE to complete a background check.
(KSC will reimburse for background checks, must email receipt to [email protected])
 
 
 
Helpful links to USA Swimming Safe Sport Information
 
 
 

SafeSport - Recognize

SafeSport - Respond

SafeSport - Recover