SLSGB Surf Coach Rescue Course

Name: SLSGB Surf Coach Rescue Course
Start: 2026-03-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-29T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Belhaven Surf Centre

Schedule

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Belhaven Surf Centre | Dunbar, SC

This award is applicable to all those undertaking surf coaching and instruction activity to provide a vocational
industry standard based on proven rescue task competencies, using recognised research and recommended
rescue equipment. It establishes a level of competence for the safety and rescue of participants under
instruction during a coached ISA (or equivalent) surf activity session undertaken in surf conditions appropriate
for those being instructed. This award is for the specific use of a Qualified Surf Coach for Surf Coaching Activity
Only. It is not suitable for safety cover for any other multiple participant activities such as Coasteering, SUP
Coaching, paddle sports or open water swimming unless ONLY USED as a Lifeguard who is part of a managed
water safety team using written risk assessments as the basis for the safety cover plan.
Topics: •
**Aquatic Safety Management for Surf Coaches**
• - Working Practices for Surf Coaches and Lifesavers
• - Understanding the Beach and Surf Environment
• - Basic Life Support Techniques
• - Level 1 First Aid Training
• - Pediatric Life Support
• - Level 2 First Aid Training
• - Candidates must demonstrate to the trainer/assessor sufficient open water swimming competency, confidence, and fitness to undertake a rescue on a board, as defined in the Guidance on the Clarification of ‘Rescue Equipment.’
• - Safety and Rescue Techniques for Coaches
• - Fitness Requirements for Surf Coaches: 100m Run-Swim-Run and an 8-Minute Swim
• - Tube Rescuer Techniques
• - Casualty Rescue and Care Techniques in an Aquatic Environment