Becoming a Surf Coach

Surf coaching is a rewarding career as you will inspire people to start surfing and empower them to fulfil their potential. From young children picking up a surf board for the first time through to national and international surfers competing on the worldwide circuits, each day can provide a new challenge for you as a surf coach. If you are professional, passionate and want to faciliate fun and success in surfing then a career in surf coaching could be right for you.

The BSA coaching qualifications are currently going through changes to bring them in-line with UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC). From 2010, the BSA levels 1, 2 and 3 are as below

Further infomation regarding UKCC can be found here

	BSA / UKCC Level 1	BSA / UKCC Level 2	BSA UKCC Level 3
Qualification Descriptor	Deliver aspects of coaching sessions under supervision.	Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions e.g. Coach a group of surfers	Plan, implement ,analysis and revise annual coaching programme
Who is it for?	Club/School Coaches working under the guidance of a Head Coach, Coaching co-coordinator or NGB scheme.	Club/School coach of group of player e.g. club youth coach, surf school coach, teacher, talent development coach	Head coach of adult squad. School, club youth section or programme, age grade representative coach.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:	Safely organise and supervise beginner surfing activities. Demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to coach / demonstrate: • Beach Safety • Prone to feet techniques for various different groups of people • Development of length of ride. Demonstrate an understanding of: • Surf Etiquette • Good coaching • Coaching skills • Health and Safety	Understand the ethical coaching process, the needs of surfers and related issues in Sports Science. Plan, conduct and review a series of coaching sessions in a systematic and progressive manner. Coach a programme of improvers to ride the open wave face with progressive and correctly timed turns. Promote and establish positive working relationships and high standards of behavior Ensure health and safety of all surfers Promote surfing in a positive manner Demonstrate an understanding of advanced surfing principals	Analysis participants current and potential performance needs and aspirations Plan an annual coaching programme according to agreed goals Manage a safe and effective coaching environment Deliver a coaching programme using a range of coaching styles and interventions to meet surfers needs Monitor and evaluate an effective coaching programme Manage and develop personal coaching practice Coach techniques and tactical concepts of surfing
Duration	2 Days: Theory and practical + 40 hours work experience	3 Days: Theory and Practical.	4 Day course: Theory and Practical + 6 external credits
Prerequisites	• Attend Sports Coach U.K Child Protection workshop • 16 years Old • CRB Check • BLG Qualification	• 18 years old • Hold a BSA level 1 coaching qualification • Attendance of a Range of rCPD	• 21 years old • Hold a BSA level 2 coaching qualification • Demonstrate the attendance of CPD
Assessment	• Competency based continual assessment • Home study Task • Surfing Competency • Multi Choice Exam	• Competency based continual assessment • Home study Task • Surfing Competency • Multi Choice Exam	• Competency based continuous assessment • Home Study Task

BSA Level 4 Surf Coach

Prerequisites:

- BSA Level 3 Award (that has been held for 6 months)
- Attend a BSA Surf Coaching Seminar
- Complete a NCF Performance Coach Workshop

Level 4 is aimed at individuals who wish to become involved with the advanced theory and practice of surf coaching and advanced team management skills.

This award is strongly recommended for National Team Coaches and Coaches running Advanced Surf Coaching Workshops.

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