Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) - Online Course

The Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) is an extension of the Recreational Running Coach (Level 1). 

It is designed for coaches who are interested in preparing athletes for long-distance running events, spanning 5 to 42kms (Marathon).

Advanced Recreational Running coaches primarily work with intermediate level runners aged 18 and above.

For more information regarding the Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2), click on the tab below.

Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) Information

Course Details:

Cost for the Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) Online Course - $300

To obtain the accreditation you must:

• Attend all online sessions detailed below:

Week 1: Thursday 31st July 2025, 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Week 2: Thursday 7th August 2025, 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Week 3: Thursday 14th August 2025, 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Week 4: Thursday 21st August 2025, 6:45pm – 8:15pm
Week 5: Thursday 28th August 2025, 6:45pm – 8:15pm

• Complete the Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) online modules
• Complete a short answer assessment.
• Complete the practical coaching assessment (signed off by an approved assessor).

Athletics Australia strongly recommends that the assessor supervises coach for the duration of a season (1 year) before signing off on the assessment.

Pre-requisites:

To gain the Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) accreditation, a coach must meet the following criteria:

• Be 16 years or older.
• Hold the Recreational Running Coach (Level 1).

Recognition of Prior Learning:

RPL Applications for Coaches are now available to apply for any level online to make the process easier for coaches who already hold the expected competencies of a given level of accreditation (Application Below).

Level 2 Recognition of Prior Learning Application

Coaching Course Event Waiver

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