GET QUALIFIED WITH US
SURF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
We are proud to be working with Surfing England to offer a UK-based surf instructor qualification, designed for those embarking on their surf coaching journey. This comprehensive course includes both theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on safety and foundational coaching skills for beginner surf lessons. The qualification process involves online or workshop-based theory, practical training, and a thorough assessment, ensuring instructors are well-prepared to teach in waist-depth water. For further details on course requirements, content, and enrollment, read the full course spec below.
Head to Surfing England and get started, Choose our assessor Damon Beveridge when purchasing your course
A NEW CAREER
Launch into a rewarding path as a surf coach
Where you have the unique chance to impart your surfing skills, passion, and insights.
Experience the fulfilment of seeing your students thrive and discover the exhilarating world of surfing. Embrace a lifestyle that’s not just a job, but a journey alongside peers who share your enthusiasm and commitment.
A NEW CAREER
Launch into a rewarding path as a surf coach
Where you have the unique chance to impart your surfing skills, passion, and insights.
Experience the fulfilment of seeing your students thrive and discover the exhilarating world of surfing. Embrace a lifestyle that’s not just a job, but a journey alongside peers who share your enthusiasm and commitment.
COURSE TRAINING
DELIVERY OPTIONS
Online learning modules at your own pace, anywhere, anytime
OR
2 ‘classroom’ days with your selected Trainer Assessor (please enquire with a TA first if wanting to take this option) within their Surfing England surf school setting
PLUS approx. 20 hours +/- of trained & mentored practice on the beach plus assessment
Cost £300 GBP
Award Scope
This certification is tailored for novice surf instructors, ensuring a foundational level of competency within the dynamic surf school environment. Focused on delivering safe and effective beginner lessons in waist-depth waters, under controlled conditions for small groups (up to 8 participants), this award sets a standard for secure instruction.
COURSE TRAINING
DELIVERY OPTIONS
Online learning modules at your own pace, anywhere, anytime
OR
2 ‘classroom’ days with your selected Trainer Assessor (please enquire with a TA first if wanting to take this option) within their Surfing England surf school setting
PLUS approx. 20 hours +/- of trained & mentored practice on the beach plus assessment
Cost £300 GBP
Award Scope
This certification is tailored for novice surf instructors, ensuring a foundational level of competency within the dynamic surf school environment. Focused on delivering safe and effective beginner lessons in waist-depth waters, under controlled conditions for small groups (up to 8 participants), this award sets a standard for secure instruction.
You can start the course straight away
To complete and become certified as a Surfing England Surf Instructor you will need to meet and complete the following:
A minimum level of surfing ability:
- Able to paddle out and turtle roll
- Catch green waves, bottom turn and trim left and right
- At 16 become a junior instructor – You can operate supervised by an adult surf instructor
- At 18 become a surf instructor
- Complete approximately 10 hours of theory to be studied at your own pace – online learning system – with guided gateways and assessment questions.
- OR complete 2 classroom theory days at our hub in here in Croyde.
- Complete approximately 20 hours of practical training and mentoring with our Surfing England Trainer Assessor Damon.
Up to date Beach Lifeguard or Surf Lifesaving award.
To complete these courses together with us, book your beach lifeguard training and get this course as an add on.
Complete all online training before hand.
Signed Coaches Code of Conduct (within online learning course)
COURSE PREQUISISTES
You can start the course straight away
To complete and become certified as a Surfing England Surf Instructor you will need to meet and complete the following:
A minimum level of surfing ability:
- Able to paddle out and turtle roll
- Catch green waves, bottom turn and trim left and right
- At 16 become a junior instructor – You can operate supervised by an adult surf instructor
- At 18 become a surf instructor
- Complete approximately 10 hours of theory to be studied at your own pace – online learning system – with guided gateways and assessment questions.
- OR complete 2 classroom theory days at our hub in here in Croyde.
- Complete approximately 20 hours of practical training and mentoring with our Surfing England Trainer Assessor Damon.
Up to date Beach Lifeguard or Surf Lifesaving award.
To complete these courses together with us, book your beach lifeguard training and get this course as an add on.
Complete all online training before hand.
Signed Coaches Code of Conduct (within online learning course)
Head to Surfing England and get started,
Choose our assessor Damon Beveridge
when purchasing your course
SURF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
FAQs
- Roles, responsibilities & capabilities of the instructor
- Inclusive coaching
- Safe surfing and your Duty of Care
- Venue Analysis
- Types of equipment
- Lesson planning & delivery
- Coaching styles
- Surfing Progression; Beginner to Intermediate
- You must be at least 16-years-old or over at the time of the assessment.
- You must be generally fit.
- You must be able to surface dive to a depth of 1.5 metres.
- You must be able to tread water for two minutes.
- You must be able to climb out of deep water unaided and without steps.
- You must be competent at swimming in the open ocean.
- You must be able to swim 200m in a pool in under 5 minutes.
- You should have had experience paddling a surfboard or paddleboard.
- Approximately 10 hours of theory to be studied at your own pace – online learning system – with guided gateways and assessment questions.
- OR 2 classroom theory days to be completed on site at our hub in Croyde.
- Approximately 20 hours of practical training and mentoring with a Surfing England Trainer Assessor
Accommodation is not provided with this course, email us [email protected] for our recommendations for accommodation when staying in Croyde.
