Level 3 SUP Instructor (Beginner Surf)

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Deliver and instruct beginner SUP surfing sessions, in surf up to 1½ ft (½ metre).

Beginner SUP surfing locations are defined as:

  • non pitching (shallow plunging) waves up to 1½ ft (½ metre)
  • sandy beach with even gradient and channel
  • free from strong rips, hazards, dumping shore break.   
  • wind speed less than 12 knots/miles per hour  
  • offshore winds less than 10 knots/miles per hour.
  • no more than 100 metres (320 ft) from shore.
  • at least 100 metres (300 ft), downwind from lifesaving flags.   
  • unpopulated surf spots
  • Stand Up Paddle Instructor in the SUP or outdoor recreation industry.
  • Industry job roles that require SUP knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)
  • Identify laws and regulations that apply to conducting SUP surfing beginner lessons
  • Client management and safety
  • Identify beginner level SUP surfing lesson risks and hazards
  • Emergency processes and response
  • Logistics and how to plan beginner SUP surfing sessions
  • Suitable SUP surfing boards, equipment and resources
  • Communication skills for the SUP surfing environment
  • Instruction and coaching methods
  • Creating lesson plans
  • Instruct a variety of SUP surfing techniques
  • Minimising surf environmental impacts (social & natural)
  • Identify and perform intermediate SUP surfing manoeuvres  

Before starting this course, you must:

  • Have over 100 hours SUP surfing experience in 3-4ft waves

  • Have at least intermediate SUP surfing skill and knowledge level.  Able to perform bottom turn, top turn & cutback on forehand & backhand in 3-4ft surf.

Pre-requisite Courses

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  1 day workshop.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

  1. Complete multi-choice online tests.
    Workshop:  after the workshop  

  2. Demonstrate intermediate SUP surfing skills
    Workshop:  practice at workshop. Video submitted post workshop.

Practical Hours Experience
Complete 25 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of beginner SUP surfing lessons, at an ASI or approved SUP school. 

Workshop:  after the workshop. Recognition of previous SUP instruction experience can be provided.  

Other
Applies to all study options.

  • Hold the ASI SUP Wise-Intermediate SUP Surfing skills.  You can enrol in this course at the same time as enrolling in this Level 3 SUP Instructor course.

  • Submit a current ASI Surf Rescue or other surf rescue certificate 

  • Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

  • Identification

  • Working with Children Check: If applicable to your country. 

Acceptable Rescue certificates
Acceptable First Aid certificates

First aid and surf rescue certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date or online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

Level 3 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Beginner Surf) Training Manual
SUP Instruction Logbook
12 months membership

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

  • SUP surfing stand up paddle board
  • Paddle
  • Long leash (leg-rope) 
  • SUP clothing suitable for SUP surfing 

ASI Level 3 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Beginner Surf) Certificate
(valid for 12 months)

Each year, ASI SUP Instructors renew their ASI SUP Instructor certificates.   
More about renewal requirements

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