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ISA Surf Level 2 Certification

ISA Surf Instructor Training Courses in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Learn to teach surfing & travel the world with the ISA Surf Instructor Course, the only International Accredited Surf Coaching Award.

This surf instructor training course is designed for surf instructors that will be teaching learn-to-surf lessons for beginners and early intermediate level surfers. The ISA Surf Level 1 Certification is the industry standard for surf Instructors at quality surf schools around the world. This is also the most popular ISA Course with the broadest international appeal.

On top of all that you get the rewards of seeing the faces of super stoked pupils who you have helped get to their feet. It’s the perfect job for students at college or university or during their gap year.

About This Course

Introduction
Theses courses are both suited for your first step in becoming a surfing instructor, instruct beginner level surfing lessons and activities. The Level 2 course is for surf coaches that are working with intermediate to early advanced surfers and coaching surf skills progression and development. The course also touches on athlete development, sport psychology, and surf contest preparation. All ISA Surf Level 2 Coaches MUST have completed and passed an ISA Surf Level 1 Course prior to approval as a Surf Level 2 Coach.
Duration
3 Days
Price
£400
Benefits of Attending
The ISA Coaching & Instructing Program (CIP) is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and abilities of those individuals who wish to obtain a scientific approach to the Coaching and Instructing of Surfing.

• Increase confidence and competence in coaching ability.
• Promote an ongoing progressive improvement of knowledge and expertise.
• Incorporate the basics of sports science, enabling a more in-depth approach to coaching.
• Promote the use of safe and correct techniques.
• Provide a structure to improve communication skills.
• Encourage the development of innovative coaching techniques.
• Provide quality controlled learning in all training programs.
• Increase the enjoyment of sport for coaches and athletes.
Who Should Attend
Those with an interest in coaching and instructing the sport of Surfing.
The ISA Surf Level 1 Course is designed for surf instructors that will be teaching learn-to-surf lessons for beginners and early intermediate level surfers.
Prerequisites
· A current level 1 award that has been held for at least 12 months.
· A current beach lifeguard award.
· At least 5 years of real life surfing experience.
Requirements
You will need to complete your SLSGB/ISA/ILS Instructor Water Safety (or similar) certification and a minimum of 10 hours of practical work experience. If you are interested in completing any of these with us, please let us know when you book.
Course Outline
· Performance analysis through video Learn the benefits and execution of performance analysis.
· Principles of fitness, diet and nutrition.
· Skill drills for surfers & group workshops
· Surf programme planning & practical coaching sessions.
· Fault recognition and correction.
· Practical surf sessions and evaluations.
· Healthy, safety and the law.
· Method and risk assessments.
· Safe and effective coaching.
· Presentations.

Course Destinations

ISA Level 2 Surf Instructor Course
INDONESIA
Bali, Mentawai, Java
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WALES
Pembrokeshire
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Course Dates

DateLocationCountryBooking
25–27 Mar 2026West Sumatra, Mentawai – Boat CharterIndonesia
27–29 Mar 2026Pembrokeshire, WalesWales
17–19 Apr 2026Pembrokeshire, WalesWales
26–28 Jun 2026Pembrokeshire, WalesWales
11–13 Sep 2026Pembrokeshire, WalesWales
28–30 Oct 2026West Sumatra, Mentawai – Boat CharterIndonesia

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