Course information
The course is a blend of practical and theory-
Accreditation requirements
- Enrol and complete ISA E-Learning course Introduction to surf instructing ISA COURSES - International Surfing Association
- Attendance at two day ISA Level One Instructor Course and pass all course assessments
- 20 hours practical instructing (beginner level) guided by supervisor instructor. (Session records in workbook to be completed by candidate/instructor and signed off by supervisor instructor) OR documented RPL. -Recognition for Prior Learning/experience
- Instructor competency checklists, completed then signed off by designated supervisor instructor
- Understand and sign ‘Instructors Code of Conduct’ agreement
Note:
- Session records - competency check list and ‘Instructors Code of Ethics’ are all contained in the Level One practical/assessment workbook
- All completed workbooks must be sent to your ISA Official Course Presenter where required.
- National Surf Federation membership recommended
- Hold Ocean Rescue Award that is recognised by ISA ( in UK - SLSGB ,RLSS)
Course Modules Covered
- Module 1: Role of the surf coach
- Module 2 Safety of surfer in your care
- Module 3: Instructing methods
- Module 4: Skill Development
- Module 5: Program planning
- Module 6 Equipment
Assessments
Course assessment
As instructor candidates you will be assessed as Excellent, competent or not yet competent by the course presenter during the workshops and practical sessions during and post the two day level one surf instructing course.
Competencies / Assessments
- Venue analysis
- Lesson planning
- Lesson delivery
- Personal surfing skills
Post Course
There are also Post Course requirements and further training consisting of
- 20 hours supervised coaching
- Complete Post Course workbook .
The ISA course is an internationally accepted qualification.
Candidates 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.
Level 1 Updating Procedures
It is compulsory for all active instructors to re-register their accreditation annually and to always maintain a current ocean/beach lifeguarding award. It is also recommended to become a financial member of your National Surfing Federation.
Important
Instructors who fail to complete re-registration requirements within six months of expiry may be required to be reassessed or complete the requirements of the course subject to an application to the ISA.
Note
- A US $100.00 fee to register your updated qualification applies. This can be completed at http://www.isasurf.org/ISAstore
- All registered instructors are listed on the ISA web site
There is also a new ISA registration system that is being rolled out from 2022, known as the ISA source hub ISAsurf Source (worldacademysport.com)
All candidates will be required to register on the hub . This system will develop in time and will be the port of call for all things ISA coaching.
Level 1 course costs £350 per person
Includes course manual and ISA registration
Group discounts available upon request
