English Surf Coach

Surfing England and the ISA (International Surf Association) have teamed up to bring you the most comprehensive and up to date Surf Coach Qualification available. Together we aim to ensure safe and successful surf coaching, whilst encouraging progression for all levels of ability.

Surfing England’s recognised qualification for Surf coaching in England is the ISA/Surfing England Surf Coach Level 1 award which allows you to seek employment at hundreds of surf schools in England and in countries all over the world. The course covers all aspects of surf education including surf safety, surfing & coaching techniques along with group management. Successful trainees go on to work as professional surf coaches, introducing beginners and helping improvers enjoy wave riding or take their surfing to the next level.

Course cost includes 1 year Surfing England Surf Coach Membership worth £45

Course Duration: 2 Days

Surf Coaches

o    All coaches operating independently or in registered surf schools must have Surfing England recognised surf coaching awards and current water safety qualifications.

o    Any surf coaches wishing to purchase additional coaches insurance with their membership will need to provide a CRB/DBS   (within the last three years)

o    All coaches must register with Surfing England. Surfing England Surf Coach award costs £45 a year (See below for a link to further details)

o  Click here to Join Surfing England

o   We recommend that any coaches accredited with the ISA maintain their ISA yearly accreditation – this is done so directly via www.isasurf.org

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UPCOMING SURF COACH COURSES

2021 ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course Dates

Note: All Surf Coach Courses are currently being taught remotely using technology such as zoom/google classrooms, etc, whilst we are facing the coronavirus pandemic.

March

• 13th – 14th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Bournemouth, Dorset (taught  remotely), Delivered by Andy Joyce, SurfSteps
• 27th – 28th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

April

• 17th – 18th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

May

• 15th – 16th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy
• 15th – 16th – ISA Level 2 Surf Coach Course. Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, Delivered by Andy Joyce, SurfSteps
• 22nd – 23rd – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, Delivered by Andy Joyce, SurfSteps

June

• 12th – 13th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

July

• 10th – 11th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

September

• 11th – 12th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

October

• 16th – 17th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

November

• 13th – 14th – ISA/SE Level 1 Surf Coach Course. Location: Newquay, Cornwall (taught remotely), Delivered by Barrie Hall, Surf Coach Academy

Where can I become a qualified Surf Coach?

Please see below and click on the appropriate training centre for details:

Training centres

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Saltburn Surf School: 54.627947, -1.107216

Bantham Surfing Academy: 50.278933, -3.877873

Georges Surf School: 50.576306, -4.920058

Surf South West: 51.134393, -4.239779

Surf Coach Academy: 50.416394, -5.077057

Desapline Surf Solutions: 54.267100, -0.419735

marker name marker name address distance from current position
	Bantham Surfing Academy Bantham Beach, Bantham, Devon, United Kingdom
	Desapline Surf Solutions Barry's Lane England, United Kingdom
	Georges Surf School Polzeath Beach, Polzeath PL27 6TB, United Kingdom
	Saltburn Surf School Lower promanade, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
	Surf Coach Academy Newquay, UK
	Surf South West Croyde, Devon, United Kingdom

Non ISA/Surfing England courses and qualifications

Our recognised qualification for Surf coaching in England is the ISA/Surfing England Surf Coach level 1 award which allows you to seek employment at hundreds of surf schools in England, Great Britain and all other ISA Nations around the world. Any coach wishing to work in England and operate inside the Surfing England coach framework should attend an ISA accredited course. Any coach that operates under a different qualification that wishes to join Surfing England as coach member will be required to complete the ISA Recognised Prior Learning pathway at an approximate cost of £125 (*includes a 1 year ISA and Surfing England coach membership). To transfer your qualification through this pathway and join the Surfing England coaching framework please contact an ISA course presenter of your choice as listed above.

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