ISA LEVEL 1
SURF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES

This surf instructor training course is designed for surf instructors that will be teaching learn-to-surf lessons for beginners and early intermediate level surfers. The ISA Surf Level 1 Certification is the industry standard for surf Instructors at quality surf schools around the world. This is also the most popular ISA Course with the broadest international appeal.

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.

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 standardised  and highly professional activity with stringent requirements.
• Over time this program has expanded to other areas of professional development education for our great sport of surfing.

The ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Qualification is the basic Instructor accreditation and minimum requirement for professional instructors to hold. It covers the teaching of entry level and basic beginner surfers through to an early intermediate level. All level 1 Instructors must be a minimum age of 16 years old. Instructors under the age of 18 must work with a supervising instructor until they reach 18 years of age, at which time they are able to instruct on their own. The requirements for accreditation and gaining the ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor qualification are ▪ Attend the 2 Day ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Course. 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.

COURSE CONTENT

Duration: 2 days

Cost: £300

You will learn:

• The role of the Surf Coach and Duty of Care regulations
• Risk management & safety including identifying surfing lesson hazards 
• How to plan and run an engaging successful lesson 
• Different board skills and techniques
• Assessing students performance and evaluating outcomes of your lessons
• Minimising environmental impacts

PREREQUISITES

• Minimum 16 years old (Please note that Instructors under the age of 18 must work with a supervising instructor until they reach 18 years of age)
• A good level of fitness is required 
• Show and understand the rules of priority
• Able to negotiate the line-up 
• Show confidence in going left and right
• Confident swimmer
• Completion of the ISA Introduction to Surf Instructing E-Learning Course (additional $50 fee paid directly to the ISA. Read more on the FAQ's)

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Top of the range equipment
• FREE wetsuit hire
• Unlimited tea, coffee, and water refills

PLEASE NOTE - You will need to complete your SLSGB/ISA/ILS Instructor Water Safety (or similar) certification and a minimum of 20 hours of practical work experience. If you are interested in completing any of these with us, please let us know when you book.