Throughout the 8-week program, we'll equip you with everything you need to become a successful outdoor instructor. You'll lead activities, manage equipment, conduct risk assessments, and master the operational skills that employers value most.This hands-on approach develops confident, internationally employable instructors ready to work anywhere in the world. You'll spend the next 2 months training on beautiful beaches alongside other passionate outdoor enthusiasts all working toward the same goal of turning their love of adventure into a rewarding career.
8 weeks (4 days a week, 9am - 5pm).
· Minimum 18 years old.
· A good level of fitness both in the water and on land.
· Be able to swim 200 metres in a pool within 5 minutes.
· Achieving a swim time of 400m in under 8 minutes by the end of the course.
· Be able to run 200m in under 1 min.
· Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
You don’t need any previous qualifications to enrol on this programme. You also don’t need to be proficient in the course activities. We can assist you in gaining experience and confidence in all aspects of the course.
· Surfing.
· Coasteering.
· Beach Lifeguarding.
· Stand-Up Paddle boarding (SUP).
· Kayaking/Canoeing.
· Team Building.
· Planning.
· Risk Assessments and hazard awareness.
· First Aid.
· Safeguarding.
· RIDDOR awareness.
· Risk Assessing.
· Health & Safety in the Workplace.
· Manual Handling.
· Longevity in the industry & personal development.
· Interview & CV writing skills.
· Coaching barriers and adaptations.
· Team Building and icebreakers.
· Housekeeping, (invoicing, time management, professionalism).
· 8 weeks of intensive 'on the job' experience.
· 8 weeks self catering shared accommodation.
· Small group (Max 10 trainees).
· Personal equipment package.
· 8 highly qualified ISA instructors SLSGB trainer assessors teaching & developing your small group.
· Surfing, kayaking, coasteering, life saving, first aid, flat water open ocean paddle boarding, canoeing, location specific wildlife and marine information
· Completion of your intern hours.
· Experience coaching all ages and abilities are our centres across South Pembrokeshire.
· All course fees.
· Enhanced DBS check certificate.
· SLSGB Membership fee (worth £35).
· Opportunity for paid work on completion of course.
· Use of top of the range equipment for the duration of the course.
