BSA Surf Coach Level 1

The BSA Surf Coach Level 1 course from the British Surfing Association (BSA) is the baseline qualification required for entry into the surf industry as an instructor or coach at surf schools in this country and abroad. The BSA qualification allows you to teach surfing to beginners under the supervisionof a BSA Level 2 Surf Coach.

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What are the entry requirements?
Trainees must have a reasonable standard of surfing and a basic knowledge of the sport.

Who is this course aimed at?
People who want to work as surf instructors or surf coaches, or use the qualification as professional development for a range of careers in the great outdoors.

What will I be doing on the course?
Much of the course focuses on best practices in surf coaching, using a combination of shore based teaching and water instruction. But students must also show strong interpersonal skills that allow them to react to the needs of their own students and perform as part of a team.

How do I study the course?
The course is delivered at the BSA accredited training centre at Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The course runs over two days and can be combined with the standard or intensive beach lifeguard course.

What can I do after the course?
Work as a surf instructor under the supervision of a level 2 coach at BSA surf schools in Britain and abroad.

How much does it cost?
£190 per person

A discount of £20 applies if combined with the National Beach Lifeguard Qualification. Combined cost = £420