Paddleboarding is a pretty addictive water sport.
Sure, it’s not the easiest water sport to master, but that’s what makes it more of a thrill when you find yourself getting better at it. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s a really good workout. And if you put in the time, you’ll find yourself developing some serious SUP skills to be proud of.
If you find yourself really falling in love with paddleboarding, you may even be considering turning it into a career.
What could be more enjoyable than imparting your paddle boarding wisdom and skills on to others, and watching them learn and get better at your favourite water sport?
And the best part is, you get to spend all day frolicking in the great outdoors. On the waters. And getting paid for it.
Now, we’re not saying it’s an easy feat. To become a paddle board instructor, you need the passion, the expertise, the right waterproof gear, and you need to book yourself and get certified through an official course. Even if you’re an expert paddle boarder, as with teaching any sport, you need a more structured approach to coach others, and you need to learn how to follow safety procedures.
It’s also required if you want to turn it into a career. All stand up paddle board instructor jobs will ask that you have an official certification showing that you know SUP skills and techniques, and also have the know-how to teach others at a high standard.
CAREER IN SUP
If you are qualified and are lookimg for freelance or full time employment please get in contact with a CV and a bit about yourself to info@thesupstore.co.uk OR if you would like to get qualified and progress check out the following links…
SURF STEPS COURSES
SURF/SUP COACHING & LIFEGUARD COURSES
Surfing England (SE) coach membership (£45) is included free with each course or transfer!
Transfer to International Surfing Association (ISA) qualifications from other coaching awards: £160.00!
For more info on courses and qualification transfer, click here
Other dates can be arranged and it is possible to run all these courses in your local area in the UK or abroad.
Overview
The SE/ISA level one surf instructor course is a worldwide recognised qualification for 16 year olds and over, which allows you to coach beginner to low intermediate level surfers. If you are interested, the price of the instructor’s course is £295 which includes ISA registration, SE membership, all training and assessment fees. The qualification is enough to conduct surf lessons without close supervision after a minimum of 20 hours post course training with an ISA approved school or instructor such as ours.
The Flat Water (FW) SUP coach course is similar in structure and scope as the Level one Surf, but for Stand-Up Paddle boarding (SUP). There are also one day modules for FWSUP coaches for SUP surfing, open water and racing.
Level Two Surf is for surf coaches working with developing surfers aspiring to competition and/or improve performance.
For further info on these courses or any other aspects of coaching, contact andy@surfsteps.co.uk or Phone:07733895538
BRITISH CANOING COURSES
Stand Up Paddleboard Support Module
This course is designed to assist anyone who wants to gain more knowledge about the specialist discipline of Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP).
The course introduces and explains the basic techniques and develops an understanding of SUP. The course is a mix of theory and practical activity to ensure everyone has time to try things out.
Course ContentCourse StructurePrerequisitesCertificationDownloads
By the end of this module participants should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Understand the worldwide development of the sport and the role of the various bodies on the field including British Canoeing, Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI), British Stand Up Paddleboard Association (BSUPA), Sport England and Adventure Activities Licencing Service (AALS).
Understand equipment design, size and modification to suit individual requirements.
Provide a background to the various disciplines within SUP paddling and the specific techniques that apply to each.
Understand the different types of board available, their characteristics and the different techniques used on them.
Understanding of handling an SUP efficiently.
Stand Up Paddleboard Support Module Courses
Head over to the Canoe Near You look up and find Stand Up Paddleboard Support Module courses near you.