SLSGB Surf Coach Safety

The Award aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a

level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a basic rescue response and life support.

It describes a level of knowledge, skill and competency for water safety during

coaching/training undertaken at low level risk locations close the beach/land in

primarily wading depth water.

If coaches are operating on their own or in conditions that are beyond the capacity of this Award they are advised to increase the water safety cover that might include suitably qualified Lifeguards

See award specification here:

https://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Surf-Coach-Safety-Award-Specification.pdf

Price includes : lifeguard and first aid manuals, examination fees, access to the Coast to Coast online learning platform.

Minimum age : 16 yrs

Validity: 24 months from assessment, then 12 month annual proficiency (as long as validity has not lapsed)

Pre-requisites :

-You need to be able to complete the fitness test:

1/100m run / 100m swim / 100m run

2/200m timed swim in under 5 minutes in a pool or 5min30 in the sea

-To do the course you will need to be a current member of SLSGB: create or renew your SLSGB membership (+ £30) and send it to us ASAP: https://www.slsgb.org.uk/support-us/membership/

SPRING 2025 COURSE SCHEDULE

ONLINE

Online session on Thursday 3rd April at 7:00pm to open the course, cover some of the theory and get you started to prepare the course.

PRACTICAL

When:

1. From Sunday 13th April until Tuesday 15th April, between 8:30am and 5:30pm

Where:

The course is taking place at the following locations:

Challaborough (TQ7 4HU) OR Bigbury on sea for the beach and water work

Churchstow village hall (TQ7 3RD) for the theory and first aid

Kingsbridge leisure centre for the swim test (date and time TBC)

Refund/Cancellation

Unfortunately, we can not give you a refund - we can transfer you to another course on the same year occurring a £50 admin fee.

.Signed up paid member of SLSGB before the course start date.

.Being able to swim 200m without stopping in less than 5 minutes

-Wetsuit - suitable for the activity and time of year

-Packed lunch

-Warm comfortable clothing suitable for indoor first aid scenarios

Award aims: applicable to those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity and for surfboard hiring organisations. It aims to establish a minimum vocational standard that demonstrates a level of competence for the safety of participants under instruction during a coached surf activity session undertaken in primarily wading depth water and to establish the necessary skills and knowledge to provide basic rescue response and life support.

Training and assessment process: Trained and assessed throughout the course by a SLSGB trainer assessor.

Assessment:

1. Online tests
2. Physical fitness tests
3. Water and beach based practical
4. First aid scenarios