Application Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

Course Language: English

About the Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaching Education Programme
World Triathlon Development and the Korean Triathlon Federation (KTF) are pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for the Level 2 Course of the seventh edition of the Korea Triathlon Federation - World Triathlon Coaching Education Programme. This course is to be delivered face-to-face between 16-23 May 2024 in Cheonan, Korea. [This year’s Level 1 Course will take place in Q4 and will be posted later.]

The course is open for ODA Recipient Countries as it is defined by the United Nations (UN) and listed here (Asia and Oceania only). The programme has been supported and financed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of Korea, the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPF) and the Korea Triathlon Federation (KTF).

The project aims to provide opportunities for developing nations to access coaching education in triathlon and get qualified by World Triathlon as triathlon coaches. Between 2017 and 2023 (there was no course in 2020 due to the pandemic), 323 individuals from 64 National Federations from all five continents were awarded World Triathlon Coach Certifications after successful assessments.

Nominations must be submitted to World Triathlon Development by its member National Federations. All nominated coaches must meet the requirements defined in the Level 2 Triathlon Coach - Curriculum Document. The online nomination form is on the following link:

LEVEL 2 NOMINATION FORM

Level 2 Nomination Criteria:

●  Eligible Continents: Asia and Oceania
●  Eligible National Federations:
    ○ ODA recipient countries only
    ○ in good standing with World Triathlon (see Obligations of World Triathlon’s Members on this page).
●  Eligible Level 1 Certified Coaches can be nominated by indicating their priority order in the nomination form.
●  Eligible coaches: the individuals included in the World Triathlon Level 2 Eligible Coaches 2024 list (see at http://www.triathlon.org) AND have completed their revalidation duties. The eligible lists are on the following links (please note that these lists don’t include revalidation data and in-good-standing data):
    ○ Asia Triathlon - List of World Triathlon Level 2 Eligible Coaches 2024
    ○ Oceania Triathlon - List of World Triathlon Level 2 Eligible Coaches 2024
●  The Nomination Form includes only those individuals who meet the above eligibility criteria.
●  Fast-track and direct entry opportunities are provided for Olympians and coaches who hold:
    ○ certification of an ACEP NF,
    ○ at least BsC degree in certain recognised disciplines,
    ○ World Aquatics, UCI or World Athletics Coach Certification.
●  Fast-track and direct entry requirements are specified on page 5 of this document . Individuals who meet the criteria listed here shall be nominated by email to development@triathlon.org with attaching their certificates and all listed proof of experience documents.
●  Maximum number of enrolled candidates: 18 (1 cohort)

Mandatory nomination procedures:

●  World Triathlon Development accepts no individual applications. All nominations must go through member National Federations.
●  World Triathlon Development requires the scanned passport of each nominee to be sent to development@triathlon.org by 19 March 2024. Passports should be valid at least until 24 November 2024. Nominations without passport attachments will not be considered.
●  Selected candidates will receive an invitation letter from Korea Triathlon Federation on 28 March 2024. Each selected candidate is fully responsible for managing their own visas, including all related costs (if any).
●  Visas must be shared with World Triathlon Development by emailing development@triathlon.org by 25 April 2024; otherwise, the selected candidate will be replaced.

Gender Equity
At least 20 % of the participants shall be female, according to World Triathlon’s equal opportunities objectives. If fewer females apply, the total number of participants will be reduced to maintain the minimum ratio. 

Course delivery
The course language is English. The courses are partially running on the World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub (https://education.triathlon.org) which requires internet/computer or mobile device access from the participants.
Once accepted onto the course, learners will:
• be issued with a World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub password and username;
• complete pre-course induction material, which explains the requirements to complete the course;
• receive a welcome message from Facilitators, introducing themselves and encouraging engagement with the course;
• be required to complete online pre-course tasks and assignments within three weeks of being entered onto the education hub system. Failure to do this may result in the participant being removed from the course.

Course schedule - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY AS PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THIS
• Nomination period: 5 - 9 Mar 2024
• Nomination deadline: Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024
• Selection period: 20 - 27 Mar 2024 (1 week)
• Withdrawal/replacement deadline: 26 Mar 2024
• Selection notice: 28 Mar 2024
• Visa administration (self): 28 Mar - 25 Apr 2024 (4 weeks)
• Visa submission deadline: Thursday, 25 Apr 2024
• User upload (COURSE START DAY): 3 Apr 2024
• Pre-course period: 03 Apr - 15 May 2024 (6 weeks)
• Arrival to Korea: 16 May 2024 (pending flights availability)
• Face-to-face course period: 17 - 21 May 2024
• Social day: 22 May 2024
• Departure from Korea: Starting from 23 May 2024
• Post-course period: 23 May - 20 Jun 2024 (4 weeks)
• Post-course task submission deadline: Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
• Course Closure: 27 Jun 2024

Please note, that in accordance with the World Triathlon Constitution (Article 17.3), only NFs in good standing can nominate coaches for this programme. The following ODA Recipient NFs are required to check and fix their good standing statuses:

●  Asia Triathlon:
    ○ Afghanistan
    ○ Pakistan

●  Oceania Triathlon:
    ○ Tonga

Additionally, Myanmar is currently suspended therefore, it is not eligible to nominate coaches.

For further information relating to the programme, please contact Zita Csovelyak, Head of National Federation Services & Development at zita@triathlon.org.

Local Info

Travel Information

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) eligible countries must register here: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/viewstep1.do Please check the K-ETA website to find out if you are eligible for K-ETA!

Non-K-ETA eligible participants must check the applicable VISA process with the Korean embassy in their respective countries. Necessary documentation will be all different for each country (invitation letter, business registration certificate, etc.).

Closest Airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Gimpo Airport (GMP)
Chongju Airport (CJJ)

Visa Requirements:
Korea Triathlon Federation - Coach.edu@triathlon.or.kr

Accommodation

The Level 2 Course will be delivered at a new venue:

Namseoul University
91 Daehak-ro, Seonghwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do