Coaching / Teaching

Surf instructor

Nature

A surf instructor is responsible for teaching surfing to beginners and intermediate level riders. The type of potential learners can vary greatly: children groups, one on one adult classes, club training... an instructor must know how to adapt pedagogically to the different expectations and levels of his/her learners.

Mission

Surf initiations
Teaching basic skills and techniques
Communicating information on sports environment
Applying safety rules and regulations

Skills

Pedagogical skills
Solid communication and people skills
Passion for the sport

Access

Surf instructors must pass the Brevet d'Etat d'Educateur Sportif (BEES) - National Certificate of Athletic Educator, 1st level, choosing Surfing as an option in order to be able to teach. Level 2 is required to become a Departmental or Regional Technical Advisor, and Level 3 is required to become a national level coach. At the federal level, the French Surfing Federation offers diplomas, which allow successful candidates to animate, teach and coach activities in surf clubs for volunteer work.
Federal Surfing Animator Certificate (animation and promotion of club activities)
Federal Surfing Initiations Certificate (providing surf initiation to club members)
Federal Surfing Coach Certificate (federal club members coaching)