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Designed for aspiring surf coaches and instructors, these SLSGB Surf Coach Safety and Rescue courses develop the rescue techniques, safety awareness and operational knowledge required for working within surf coaching environments. Combining classroom learning, ocean training and practical rescue assessments, the courses prepare candidates to operate safely and confidently in a range of beach and surf conditions.
Training begins at the harbour base with course introductions, safety briefings and an overview of the SLSGB coaching and rescue pathway. Across the three days, candidates complete a mixture of classroom-based theory and practical ocean training designed to prepare them for real surf coaching and rescue situations. Sessions are physically demanding and focus heavily on both operational safety and practical decision-making in the water.
Practical training takes place across a range of beaches around Newquay depending on sea conditions and course requirements. Candidates work through rescue scenarios, casualty handling exercises, surf rescue techniques, first aid procedures and group management skills while learning how to assess risks and operate safely within dynamic beach environments. The course also covers beach selection, equipment handling, environmental awareness and working alongside emergency services during incidents.
Candidates can choose between the Surf Coach Safety Award or the Surf Coach Rescue Award depending on the level of coaching and rescue responsibility required. The Safety Award focuses on coaching within ankle to waist-deep water environments, while the Rescue Award expands into deeper water rescue capability and offshore student recovery. Fitness testing, swim assessments and rescue scenarios form part of both pathways alongside formal assessment elements throughout the course.
Operating from Newquay Harbour provides direct access to sheltered teaching areas alongside nearby surf beaches suitable for realistic rescue and surf coaching scenarios. The surrounding coastline offers varied conditions which help prepare candidates for different operational environments and coaching situations.
Training locations may vary each day depending on swell, tides and weather conditions, allowing instructors to deliver the most suitable conditions for each element of the course syllabus.
Candidates must hold valid SLSGB membership and complete the required pre-course literature before attending the programme.
For the Surf Coach Safety Award, candidates must swim 200 metres continuously in under 5 minutes and complete a 200 metre run in under one minute. For the Surf Coach Rescue Award, candidates must complete a 400 metre swim in under 8 minutes alongside the same 200 metre run requirement.
Using years of lifeguarding, surf safety and watersports instruction experience, the instructor team focuses on delivering realistic rescue and coaching training within genuine coastal environments. Training combines practical rescue development with operational coaching knowledge to help candidates build confidence both in and out of the water.
Mel helps candidates prepare before arriving while the wider team brings extensive experience across coastal rescue, surf instruction and emergency response training. Operating directly from Newquay Harbour also provides excellent facilities including classrooms, changing rooms, equipment storage and quick access to multiple training beaches.
The Surf Coach Safety Award allows coaches to operate within ankle to waist-deep teaching environments where students remain within shallower water.
The Surf Coach Rescue Award expands this remit and qualifies coaches to carry out rescues further out in the surf zone and deeper water conditions.
Previous coaching qualifications are not essential before attending, although candidates should already feel confident within surf zone environments and comfortable operating in the ocean.
The courses are designed for aspiring surf instructors as well as existing coaches wanting recognised rescue and safety qualifications.
Both awards include swim and run fitness tests which candidates must complete successfully before progressing through the assessment elements.
The Rescue Award includes a longer 400 metre swim requirement, while the Safety Award uses a shorter 200 metre swim assessment.
Training includes board rescues, casualty handling, spinal injury management, first aid, resuscitation procedures and emergency response techniques.
Candidates also complete teamwork exercises and realistic rescue scenarios throughout the programme.
Yes, SLSGB qualifications are highly respected within the surf coaching and beach safety industries throughout the UK and internationally.
The awards are commonly used as progression routes towards wider surf coaching qualifications and professional coaching roles.
Practical sessions take place across local beaches and coastal areas around Newquay depending on the sea conditions each day.
Using multiple locations helps expose candidates to a wider range of beach environments and surf conditions during training.
Candidates should bring swimwear, towels, suitable beach footwear, warm clothing and any personal items required for several days of ocean-based practical training.
Additional preparation guidance is usually provided following booking confirmation.
No, accommodation is not included within the course price. However, local accommodation information can be provided before arrival if needed.
Equipment rental options may also be available for candidates requiring additional kit during the course.
Successful candidates can continue progressing towards recognised surf coaching qualifications through organisations such as WSA or Surf England.
The awards also provide valuable rescue and safety qualifications for coaches already working within watersports environments.
We had the most amazing time paddle boarding with our instructor Freddie. She was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and made sure each one of our group had an incredible time. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be revisiting on our next holiday to Newquay.
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