Level 3 Surfing Coach

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Learn how to coach advanced surfing skills with ASI the world leader in surf coaching.  

This course provides skills and knowledge to improve your client’s surfing ability from intermediate to advanced level.  It covers analysis and technique correction, drills and skills, using video for analysis, how to create individualised coaching programs, how to assess and coach individuals and groups to improve surfing ability.

Study by attending a workshop (online learning course is available soon).

ASI courses are recognised as the best and most comprehensive in the industry.

An ASI accredited surfing coach is part of the ASI worldwide community.  Your qualification is international. You get to work with great people in amazing locations. 

It’s the best job in the world!  Combine your love of surfing with a career. Follow the seasons and work around the world. 

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Coach individuals and groups to improve intermediate to advanced level surfing ability.

Qualified to coach at advanced level surf locations in surf up to 6ft (2 metres)

Surfing instructor in the surfing or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require surfing knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)

  • Advanced level surfing criteria and competencies
  • Advanced level surfing coaching risks and hazards
  • Factors affecting surfing dynamics and performance
  • Manoeuvres performed at the advanced level
  • The mechanics of advanced level surfing manoevures
  • Assessing advanced level surfing performance
  • Identify drills to improve performance
  • Prepare individualised coaching sessions & programs
  • Prepare group coaching sessions & programs
  • Conduct effective video analysis
  • Evaluate coaching plans to determined effectiveness

Before starting this course, you will have:

  • at least 1,500 to 2,000 hours surfing experience at all types of surf breaks (beach, reef, point breaks).
     

  • Have surfing skill and knowledge equivalent to ASI Level 9 Advanced Surfer.  Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres - roundhouse cut-back, floater, snap, vertical re-entry, tube ride, with power and speed, in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres), at different types of surf breaks.
     

  • minimum 5 years surfing instructor experience 

  • English speaking skills 
     

Pre-requisite Courses

  • hold ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor certificate 
    (ASI Level 1 Surfing Instructor certificates may be accepted based on experience)
    (non ASI Level Certificates may be accepted based on experience and surfing ability. Additional course work may be required.)

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:  2 days. 

Knowledge Requirements

Complete practical projects: prepare an individualised coaching program for two different surfers.

  • Workshop:  after the workshop  

Skills Requirements

Demonstrate ASI Level 9 Advanced Surfer.surfing ability:  Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres - roundhouse cut-back, floater, snap, vertical re-entry, tube ride, with power and speed, in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres), at different types of surf breaks.

  • Workshop:  practice at workshop. Submit own video after workshop.

Other
Applies to all study options.

  • Submit a current ASI Surf Rescue certificate 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

Surf Rescue and First Aid 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 Surfing Coach Training Manual
Level 3 Assessment & Competency Record Book
12 months ASI membership

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

  • Surf clothing
  • Fibreglass surfboard to demonstrate ASI Level 9 advanced surfing skills.
  • Access to surfers to act as students for your written assessments

ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach
(valid for 12 months)

ASI also issues education department approved training certificates. These do not expire.

Australia Only
ASI is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and also issues the following certificate to students undertaking training in Australia.
Australian Department of Education. Registered Training Organisation RTO ID 91496

Statement of Attainment in Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership SIS40619 
​for units of competency:

SISOSRF006 Lead surfing activities, advanced manoeuvres
SISOSRF003 Surf waves using advanced manoeuvres
SISOSRF005 Lead surfing activities, intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSRF004 Lead surfing activities, small waves and basic manoeuvres
SISOSRF002 Surf waves using intermediate manoeuvres
SISOSRF001 Surf small waves using basic manoeuvres
SISOFLD002 Minimise environmental impact 
PUASAR012 Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills

Each year, ASI Instructors renew their ASI Surfing Instructor certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

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