Surf Coach Rescue Award

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. View the full course specification here.

 

Surf coach rescue training by H2O Training

Example Course Contents

  • Aquatic Safety Management for a Surf Coach
  • Working Practices for a Surf Coach Lifesaver
  • The Beach & Surf Environment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • Paediatric Life Support
  • Level 2 First Aid
  • Open water swimming competency
  • Coach safety and rescue techniques

 

Other Lifeguard Courses

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