paddleboard Instructor Course
DURATION: 2 Days
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Current member of BSUPA
Valid First Aid qualification – Minimum 1 day attended comprehensive Emergency First Aid Course (Online not accepted)
Shadow teaching will be required before certificates are issued
Students without any previous water sports teaching experience or qualifications will be required to ghost qualified BSUPA instructors before certificates are issued.
ABILITY AT COURSE END: Able to run the BSUPA Level 1 Course
PLACES PER COURSE: 8
MINIMUM AGE: Minimum age 14 (supervised teaching until 18)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instructor candidates will give lectures and coach other students during the course. Instructors will be assessed throughout the course –paddles skills, safety, group control and general SUP knowledge. There is an exam and paddle test on the water. The courses are divided up between the classroom and on the water. We cover site assessment, teaching psychology, weather, tides, rescue techniques and teaching drills. We talk through equipment so when you leave the course you will be fully loaded with SUP knowledge .
Course costs
FULL PRICE: £250.00
pay £50 Deposit at time of booking
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