What do I need to keep my USA Swimming coach membership valid?

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Coach members must be at least 18 and keep these current: Requirement How often Criminal background check Every 2 years Athlete Protection Training (SafeSport Trained Core course, then refreshers) Every year. You can renew from 90 days before expiry. CPR/AED certification Valid 2 years Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC): an online course and test, plus an in-water skills session Valid 2 years. A current lifeguard certification can count for the in-water part. There is no grace period. Your coach membership isn't valid if any requirement lapses, and you're no longer insured as a coach from the date a safety certification expires. First Aid is no longer a separate requirement, because it's included in the STSC online course. Junior coaches (16 or 17 and enrolled in high school) and provisional coaches (new or lapsed coaches) must be directly supervised one-to-one by a coach member in good standing. You can be a provisional coach for at most 3 years. Your exact expiry dates are on your USA Swimming account.

Requirement	How often
Criminal background check	Every 2 years
Athlete Protection Training (SafeSport Trained Core course, then refreshers)	Every year. You can renew from 90 days before expiry.
CPR/AED certification	Valid 2 years
Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC): an online course and test, plus an in-water skills session	Valid 2 years. A current lifeguard certification can count for the in-water part.