How to Become an ASI Surfing Instructor

Are you considering taking your passion for Surfing to the next level?

If you are wondering what it takes to become a qualified surfing instructor then read on; we’ll take a look at how to qualified instructor, what sorts of jobs and careers you could explore with your new qualification and even how to set up your own accredited Surf school!

Why become a Surfing Instructor?

With a globally recognised, accredited surfing coaching qualification (such as the ASI’s Level 1 Surfing Instructor Course) under your belt the sky’s the limit. You can travel the world, work with like-minded people, escape the office and make your life an adventure. You are also starting out on a road that can take you anywhere depending on your ambitions.

You could develop your Surfing coaching skills to become an ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor, or perhaps a Level 3 Surfing Coach.  You could even start your own ASI accredited surf school!

How do you get started as a Surfing instructor?

You don’t need to be the best surfer in the world to become an instructor, you just need to have Intermediate level surfing ability  and understand how to teach beginner level surfing skills to your studen

Many of the ASI Surfing instructors around the world began their careers by working as a trainee with an ASI surf school.

It is essential if you are have at least 500 to 1500 hours surfing experience and turn that hobby into a career.

What do you need to learn to become a qualified Surfing coach?

Alongside intermediate level surfing skills, it is important to gain surf rescue and first aid skills. With an internationally recognised Surfing training body such as the ASI you would be signposted towards the most appropriate first aid course depending on your location and put through a thorough a surf rescue course to ensure you have all the requisite knowledge to react to any emergency situation that might occur.

To become a surfing instructor takes a combination of your existing surfing ability  allied to a passion to develop those skills into a formal teaching qualification.

With the ASI’s array of instructor courses, ongoing help and resources and a global network of skilled surfing experts ready to welcome you into the ASI family and guide you on your journey, you really can make your dream job a reality!

You can also complete your training online and be mentored by a ASI Accredited Surf School.

Finding your Dream Job 

Once you are qualified, you can contact ASI Surf schools, around the world.  Summer is always busy for surf schools.  So if you get qualified in the UK, you can spend the UK winter in Australia – where it will be summer time.   Follow the sun and seasons  !   

 

Click here to find an ASI Surf school. 

Information on how to enrol with ASI. 
 

About ASI 

ASI is a professional membership and training organisation and international governing body for instructors, coaches and schools in the outdoor recreation industry for surfing, stand up paddle and bodyboarding.

ASI Accredited Schools abide by the high international standards for operations, training and safety.

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