SLSGB Surf Coach Rescue

• Build rescue competence for participants during coached surf sessions
• Practise timed swims and rescue board paddling
• Train in running and lifting as part of the physically demanding course
• Use recognised research and recommended rescue equipment

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.

See award specifications here: https://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/SURF-COACH-RESCUE-AWARD-SPECIFICATION.pdf

Price includes : lifeguard and first aid manuals, examination fees, access to the Coast to Coast online learning platform

Minimum age: 16 YO

Pre-requisites :

- To do the course, you will need to be a current member of SLSGB: follow the link to create or renew your SLSGB membership (+ £30):

https://slsgb.justgo.com

1. You need to be able to complete the following fitness test:

. 400m swim in a pool in 8 min or in the sea in 8min 30

Validity: 24 months from assessment, then 12 month annual proficiency (as long as validity has not lapsed)

ONLINE

Online session on Wednesday 22nd October at 19:00 to open the course, cover some of the lifeguarding theory and get you started to prepare the course.

PRACTICAL

When:

1. From Monday 27th October until Friday 31st October, between 08:30 and 17:30

Where:

Churchstow village hall for the first aid and theory

Bigbury beach for the water and beach based work or another nearby location if the sea conditions are not suitable there.

Pool swim at Kingsbridge leisure centre on Tuesday 28th October at 08:00.

Signed up paid member of SLSGB before the course start date.

-Wetsuit, boots, hood, gloves, whatever you deem suitable for the activity and time of year

-Swimming goggles

-Packed lunch

-Warm comfortable clothing suitable for indoor first aid scenarios

Award aims: 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. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times, rescue board paddling, running and lifting.

Training and assessment process: Trained and assessed throughout the course by a SLSGB trainer.

Assessment:

1. Online tests
2. Physical fitness tests
3. Water and beach based practical
4. First aid scenarios