COACHING
Coaches work with surf sport athletes across all of the disciplines of lifesaving. Coaches are fully accredited under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and there are several tiers within the coaching pathway:
Age Manager (nb. not part of the NCAS)
Foundation Coach
Development Coach
Performance Coach
High Performance Coach
Click here for more detailed information on the role of the coach (SLSA information).
HOW TO BECOME A DEVELOPMENT COACH
This STEP-by-STEP guide details the process to be undertaken to become an accredited SLS Development Coach.
Related documents:
Development Coach Assessment Tool (to be completed by a current SLS Development or Performance Coach who is signing off the practical component for a coach in training)
Coach Reaccreditation Form (to be completed & returned, together with supporting documentation as required, to surf.sports@surflifesavingsa.com.au for any coach who is needing to update their accreditation
Risk Assessment Form (to be completed prior to each training session)
COACHING RESOURCES
Junior surf sport coaching videos
Please click here to access a full suite of coaching videos, designed to assist both new coaches and those unfamiliar with surf sports.
PDF guides for surf sport activities
COVID information
QUERIES?
Contact the Surf Sports department for any coaching or coach accreditation queries.
All documentation relating to courses, accreditation, re accreditation, recognition of prior learning, is available for members on the Members Portal.
