Surfing Australia

Surfing NSW presents multiple Level 1 Surf Coaching  Accreditation Courses each year. The 2-day course is a part of the Australian Sports Commission's National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and both cover the necessary theory components of the NCAS and the sports specific practical requirements of Surfing Australia.

NCAS approved courses are recognized nationally and is the standard qualification requirement for employment in any one of Surfing Australia's Licenced Surf Schools. There are currently in excess of 70 Licenced surf schools around the country.

Level 1 Surf Coaching Accreditation Pre-requisites

To gain full accredititation, there several qualifications and practical requirements that are required to be completed by the candidate in addition to sitting the accreditation course. Candidates must:

- Hold a current Ocean Safety Surf Coach Award (OSSCA) gained through the Australian Professional Lifeguard Association (APOLA)

- Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate

- Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate - available through APOLA

- Complete a Working with Children Check form

- Complete 20 Hours of Practical Coaching with a Surfing NSW Licensed Surf School

- Hold a current Surfing NSW Membership (Initial 1 year membership is included in $450 Course fee but must be renewed with annual fee payment thereafter)

- Be aged 18 years or over (people under 18 can complete the Course, however cannot gain complete accreditation until they turn 18)

- Be a Competent surfer (you will need to demonstrate this during the course)

OSSCA and ARC Accreditation

APOLA conduct OSSCA and ARC courses on the Friday before each of our Level 1 Coaching Courses which allows candidates to complete most of their accreditation over 3 days. Booking for the OSSCA and ARC courses are made by contacting John from APOLA on 0408 855 267.

Course Registration

To enter a course, simply click Register below and follow the prompts to make online payment. Course numbers are strictly limited.

For further information about Level 1 and 2 Surf Coaching Courses, please contact the Surfing NSW office on 02 9349 7055 or email Carlie Thornton on carliet@surfingnsw.com.au.