ERA Lifeguard and Surf Coaching Courses

We work with ERA Adventures to offer on-site Surf Coaching and Lifeguard qualifications, so if you want a career on the beach or you just want to improve your skills and awareness we can help you out. For further information please drop us an e mail or give us a call on 01637 879571.

The Surf Instructor Course from the International Surfing Association (ISA) is the official qualification required for working as a surf instructor or surf coach in this country and Worldwide. The course covers all aspects of surf education including surf safety, surfing and 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.

Prerequisite:
A current Beach Life Saving Qualification acceptable to the ISA/SGB
At least 2 years personal surfing experience

Course Fees:
ISA Level 1 Surf Coach Award £275 per person (2 Day Course)
ISA Level 2 Surf Coach Award £375 per person (3 Day Course)

The Beach Lifeguard course is not for the faint hearted, the training involves running, swimming, rescuing and dragging casualties through the surf zone and up the beach using rescue boards and rescue tubes. The course also covers Lifeguard and First Aid theory, Basic life support and spinal management. Candidates must be over 16 years of age, physically fit and able to swim 400 metres in under seven minutes, thirty seconds for the NaRS Lifeguard Award and eight minutes for the RLSS Lifeguard Qualification.

Course Fees:
SLSGB 6 day intensive Beach Lifeguard Course (NARS) - £285
RLSS 5 day intensive Beach Lifeguard Course (NBLQ) - £265
RLSS 3 day refresher NBLQ (Within 2 years of Assessment) - £175
ISA 2 Day Surf Coach Level 1 - £275
ISA 3 Day Surf Coach Level 2 - £375

Course Dates 2012:

March 12th - 16th - 5 Day RLSS Beach Lifeguard - Fistral
March 15th - 17th - 3 Day RLSS Beach Lifeguard Refresher - Fistral
March 24th - 25th - 2 Day ISA Surf Coach Level 1 - Fistral
March 26th - 30th - 5 Day RLSS Beach Lifeguard - Fistral

April 3rd - 5th - 3 Day ISA Surf Coach Level 2 - Fistral
April 6th - 8th - 3 Day RLSS Beach Lifeguard Refresher - Fistral
April 9th - 14th - 6 Day NARS Beach Lifeguard - Fistral
April 14th - 1 Day Annual NARS Retake - Fistral