BSA Surf Coach Award

BSA Surf Coach Courses - Level's 1 and 2

Fancy a break from your normal nine-to-five job? Want to travel and teach surfing?

Well now, with Errant, you can train with us to become a British Surfing Association surf instructor. We run level 1 and level 2 surf coach courses/surf instructor courses and NARS beach lifeguard courses back to back, allowing you to gain two qualifications that will enable you to coach surfing and lifeguard around the world.

You will need to complete your BSA Level One Surf Coach Award, NARS Beach Lifeguard Award and thirty hours work experience surf coaching to gain the full certificate, all of which can be done in Newquay with us.

BSA Surf Coach Courses

	BSA / UKCC Level 1	BSA / UKCC Level 2	BSA UKCC Level 3
Qualification Description	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

Dates for level 1 surf coach courses in 2010

August 15th 2010 - £150

September 12th 2010 - £150

October 8th 2010 - £150

Dates for level 2 surf coach courses in 2010

September 15th 2010 - £250

You will also be sent a pre-course workbook to complete prior to the course. For information on the NARS Beach Lifeguard Award see here. We can also provide accommodation from surf lodges, hotels or advise on where to park the van. To book please contact us.