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PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

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Courses Pembrokeshire, Wales

CHOOSE THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE

BEACH LIFEGUARD, SURF COACH RESCUE TRAINING COURSES, ISA SURF & SUP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

Have you always dreamt of living a healthy outdoor lifestyle, whilst getting paid to do it? We can train you to become a leading instructor in your chosen field, from a multi-skilled outdoor activity instructor to an ISA Surf Instructor Level 1 and Level 2 surf coach.  Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered!

Did you know? We can run courses at your camp or centre! We also offer combined ISA Courses with the SLSGB Beach Lifeguard/ILS Surf Coach & Rescue Award. If our scheduled dates are not suitable for you or your company please contact us.

SURF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM | PEMBROKESHIRE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CENTRE

ISA LEVEL 1 SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE WALES

Combine your love of surfing with a career: it’s the best job in the world!  Follow the seasons, work around the world, and be part of the ISA worldwide community of amazing people in amazing locations. On top of all that you get the rewards of seeing the faces of super stoked pupils who you have helped get to their feet. It’s the perfect job for students at college or university or during their gap year.

ISA LEVEL 2 SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE WALES

Theses courses are both suited for your first step in becoming a surfing instructor, instruct beginner level surfing lessons and activities. The level 2 course is for surf coaches that are working with intermediate to early advanced surfers and coaching surf skills progression and development. The course also touches on athlete development, sport psychology, and surf contest preparation. All ISA Surf Level 2 Coaches MUST have completed and passed an ISA Surf Level 1 Course prior to approval as a Surf Level 2 Coach.

If you’re interested in taking on your ISA Level 1, Level 2, or both together, why not consider doing it in style at our Surf Academy in Bali, Indonesia, and add in some free time to surf, practice yoga, explore the islands, and more!  Click here to learn more about our Surf Academy in Bali.

ISA FLAT WATER PADDLE BOARD (SUP) INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Paddle boarding is the fastest growing sport in the world so what better time to turn your passion into a career! Our ISA Flat Water SUP Instructor course will enable you to teach all over the world with an internationally recognised qualification. The ISA Flat Water SUP Instructor Course is designed for introductory SUP instructors that are teaching the sport in the flat water environment (lakes, bays, lagoons and all flat water settings).

SLSGB/ILS SURF COACH SAFETY & RESCUE COURSE, WALES

If you are looking to work as a surf or SUP coach somewhere tropical or at home here in Wales, then this is the course you need! This award is suitable for those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activities and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water. It establishes the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support.

SLSGB BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSE PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

Want to become a beach lifeguard or do you need it so you can gain your Surf or SUP instructor qualification? Here at Outer Reef we teach the rigorously examined NARS standard which is internationally recognised. Once qualified this course will allow you to work in many countries all over the world.

8 WEEK OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

Have you always dreamt of living a healthy outdoor lifestyle, and getting paid for it? We would like to offer you the opportunity to become qualified in instructing a whole host of outdoor activities so you can do just that! You’ll gain a wide range of qualifications, including your ISA Level 1 Surf & SUP Instructor, Beach Lifeguard Qualification and Outdoor First Aid and much more.

ONLINE TRAINING COURSES

Can’t get to us, need to quickly update your qualification, or you’re not available to attend our course dates, then book an online course with us. & Find out more here.

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES UK | PADDLE BOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES | BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSES

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES | SUP INSTRUCTOR COURSES | SLSGB BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSES WALES

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE DATES

ISA SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES - PADDLE BOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES - ILS BEACH LIFEGUARD & SLSGB SURF COACH AWARDS

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES | ILS BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSES | SUP COURSES

Have you always dreamt of living a healthy outdoor lifestyle …whilst getting paid to do it?  We can train you to become a leading instructor in your chosen field, from Outdoor Activities Instructors to ISA Surf Instructor Level 1 and Level 2.  Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered.  The experienced team at Outer Reef operate regular training programs for: 

  • ISA Surf Instructor Course (Level 1 and Level 2)
  • Paddle Board (SUP) Instructor Course
  • Surf Coach Safety & Rescue Course
  • ILS Beach Lifeguard Course
  • Outdoor Activities Instructor Course

ISA LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES 

It’s the best job in the world!  Join us and combine your love of surfing with a career. Follow the seasons and work around the world & be part of the ISA worldwide community... working with amazing people in amazing locations. 

Surfing Instructor courses are regarded as the best worldwide, with comprehensive information covering surfing skills, instructional techniques, operations and safety.  Complete your training with ISA, with courses to suit your ability and passion. Choice of workshops and e-learning delivery is also available. 

Surfing Instructor Courses

This is the entry level qualification to work as a surfing Instructor. Instruct beginner surfing sessions.   
You will need to have surfing skill and knowledge equivalent to becoming a Level 1 surf instructor

Level 2 Surfing Instructor

Teach improver to intermediate surfing skills.  Take your beginner students to the next level - to catch and ride 3 ft waves and start performing intermediate level surfing manoeuvres.   You will need to have surfing skill and knowledge equivalent to ISA Level 2 advanced surfing level.  

Surf Instructor & lifeguard Course training Centre is based on the Welsh coast in Pembrokeshire. We have been running Surf and Paddle Boarding Instructor training courses for over 18 years & are the only ISA Surfing training centres in Wales. We several mobile units, we can deliver these Surf Instructor Courses in anywhere in the UK and worldwide. We are based in Pembrokeshire on the South West tip of the Welsh coast. You can also transfer an existing BSA or Surfing GB surf coach courses to an International Surf Coach award, we offer SLSGB Beach Lifeguard Courses & ISA Surf coach Instructor level 1 or 2,  Sup & Judging Courses.

ISA SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES - PADDLE BOARD INSTRUCTOR COURSES - ILS BEACH LIFEGUARD & SLSGB SURF COACH AWARDS

SURFING INSTRUCTOR DATES AND VENUES

ISA SURF & SUP INSTRUCTOR COURSES

The objectives of the ISA Coaching & Instructing Program:

  • To establish an international system of Coaching and Instructing Courses, improving the safety and efficacy of surf instruction around the world.
  • To further develop, through educational programs, a body of knowledge on which Coaches and Instructors may draw.
  • To provide Coaches and Instructors with employment opportunities, encouragement and support.
  • To advance surf Coaching and Instructing as a globally standardized and highly professional activity with stringent requirements.

ONLINE SURF & PADDLE BOARDING INSTRUCTOR COURSES

SURF & PADDLE BOARDING INSTRUCTOR COURSES WALES

Over time this program will expand to many other areas of professional development education for our great sport of surfing.  All ISA Coaches and Instructors must abide by the local laws and regulations of the area in which they work. All ISA Instructors must be a minimum of 16 years of age to become an accredited ISA Instructor but must work under supervision of an ISA Instructor over 18 years of age.  An ISA Instructor must be a minimum of 18 years of age to instruct without supervision.

OUTER REEF SURF INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES

Make your hobby your job and kick start a career as a surf instructor

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES | ILS BEACH LIFEGUARD COURSES | SUP INSTRUCTOR COURSES

LEVEL 1 SURFING INSTRUCTOR COURSE INFORMATION

  • The role of the surfing Coach.
  • Identifying the duty of care regulations that apply to conducting surfing lessons.
  • Risk management & safety.
  • Identifying surfing lesson hazards.
  • EmergencyAction Processes.
  • Lesson plans for surfing courses.
  • surf boards courses, equipment
  • Communication skills for the surf course environment.
  • Instruction Surf course coaching methods.
  • Surf lesson plans.
  • Assessing students performance.
  • Evaluating surf course outcomes.
  • Minimising environmental impacts
  • Abide by student lesson & Surf instructor courses ratios: Surf Course Accredited Instructor.

SURF LIFEGUARD COURSES

The Surf Lifeguard will provide the learner with the knowledge and skills required in order to provide professional patrolling and water services, in surf conditions, with rescue skills and advanced fitness requirements. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The Surf Lifeguard Award is comprised of a variety of units and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification. 

COURSE UNITS

  • Beach Environment
  • Beach Patrolling
  • Working Practices
  • Communications
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid
  • Foundation Ocean Board Rescuer
  • Supplementary Oxygen Administration
  • Spinal Extraction
  • Radio Communications Minimum Guided Learning Hours
  • 40hrs plus an additional assessment day

TRAIN TO BE A SURF INSTRUCTOR IN WALES

Join us on one of our surf instructor courses and develop your hobby into a lifestyle prioritised career.  It’s the best decision you’ll ever make! 

SURFING LESSONS IN PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES

SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSES IN PEMBROKESHIRE WALES

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