About this Course
Every year, thousands of Australians and visitors come to our shores to experience the joy of surfing for the first time.

The role of a Foundation Surf Coach (formerly Level 1 Surf Coach) is to introduce beginner surfers to the sport in a safe, fun and supportive manner that goes beyond the simple instruction of skill.

First and foremost, coaches will learn the importance of safety and how to provide a safe environment through their knowledge of the ocean and their ability to identify and manage risks.

Course Structure
The Foundation Surf Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of practical experience at a Surfing Australia affiliated surf school.

Course Pre-requisites
In order to gain this accreditation you must be at least 16 years of age.

CLICK HERE to view the list of Surfing Australia affiliated surf schools where you can complete your practical hours.

Accreditation Requirements

To achieve accreditation as a Foundation Surf Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have the following supporting documents:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Foundation Surf Coaching Course in the Surfing Learning Centre (including your logbook)
• Completion of the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course in the Surfing Learning Centre
• Current State membership – purchased through your Surfing Portal

The following mandatory credentials are completed with external providers:

• Ocean safety qualification (Surfers Rescue courses do not qualify for this qualification, full details of approved Ocean Safety providers are HERE)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) – this is included in HLTAID011 but has a 1 year expiry
• Working With Children Check*

* Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol

• Login or create an account in Surfing Australia’s membership portal
• Click on Events & Courses
• Click on Training & Courses
• Click on Foundation Surf Coach

About this Course
Becoming a Progression Surf Coach (formerly level 2 Surf Coach) is a fulfilling experience where you’ll give intermediate and advanced surfers the opportunity to further develop their skills both in and out of the water.

You’ll support surfers in their technical, physical and psychological development as they transition to more advanced levels of surfing and for some, a competitive career.

Course Structure
The Progression Surf Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of practical coaching with an affiliated Progression Surf Coach.

Course Pre-requisites
Before coaches can enrol in the Progression Surf Coaching Course, they must have held a Foundation Surf Coach Accreditation for a minimum of 12 months.

Before coaches can enrol in the Progression Surf Coaching Course, they must have held a Foundation Surf Coach Accreditation for a minimum of 12 months.

To be a Progression Coach you must also demonstrate your surfing skills at a minimum intermediate level where you can consistently perform manoeuvres in the correct section with control. You must be able to perform a bottom turn, top turn and cut-back on both forehand and backhand and you can already demonstrate confidence in all conditions especially in challenging conditions over 3 foot. You must have spent adequate time in the surf and demonstrate your ability to read the conditions at various types of surf breaks and have a detailed understanding of the ocean and its hazards. This will be assessed by your mentoring coach during the practical coaching component of your course.

CLICK HERE to view the list of Surfing Australia affiliated surf schools where you can complete your practical hours.

Accreditation Requirements

To achieve accreditation as a Progression Surf Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have the following supporting documents:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Progression Surf Coaching Course in the Surfing Learning Centre (including your logbook)
• Completion of the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course in the Surfing Learning Centre
• Current State membership – purchased through your Surfing Portal

The following mandatory credentials are completed with external providers:

• Ocean safety qualification (Surfers Rescue courses do not qualify for this qualification, full details of approved Ocean Safety providers are HERE)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) – this is included in HLTAID011 but has a 1 year expiry
• Working With Children Check*

* Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol

• Login or create an account in Surfing Australia’s membership portal
• Click on Events & Courses
• Click on Training & Courses
• Click on Progression Surf Coach

About this Course
Every year, thousands of Australians and visitors come to our shores to experience the joy of surfing and stand-up paddle boarding for the first time.

The role of a Foundation SUP Coach (formerly Flat Water SUP Coach) is to introduce beginner stand-up paddle boarders to the sport in a safe, fun and supportive manner that goes beyond the simple instruction of skill.

First and foremost, coaches will learn the importance of safety and how to provide a safe environment through their knowledge of waterways and their ability to identify and manage risks.

Course Structure
The Foundation SUP Coaching Course consists of an online learning component and 20 hours of practical coaching at a Surfing Australia Affiliated SUP School.

Course Pre-requisites
In order to gain this accreditation you must be at least 16 years of age.

Accreditation Requirements
To achieve accreditation as a Foundation SUP Coach, you will need to complete the following courses and have the following supporting documents:

• Completion of the Surfing Australia Foundation SUP Coaching Course in the Surfing Learning Centre (including your logbook)
• Completion of the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course in the Surfing Learning Centre
• Current State membership – purchased through your Surfing Portal

The following mandatory credentials are completed with external providers:

• Ocean safety qualification (Surfers Rescue courses do not qualify for this qualification, full details of approved Ocean Safety providers are HERE)
• Provide first aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (HLTAID009) – this is included in HLTAID011 but has a 1 year expiry
• Working With Children Check*

* Please note: The age requirement for who needs to hold a working with children check varies from state to state in Australia. Check this with your state branch.

How To Enrol
Login or create an account in Surfing Australia’s membership portal
Click on Events & Courses
Click on Training & Courses
Click on Foundation SUP Coaching Course