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.

• Sweep Assessment Tool - to be completed by a S4 sweep who is signing off the practical component for an S3 or S2 sweep or S3 Sweep who is signing off the practical component for an S1 Sweep.

• Coach Reaccreditation Form - Coaches who need to update their accreditation must complete and return this form together with supporting documentation as required to surf.sports@surflifesavingsa.com.au.

• RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process for Foundation Coach and Development Coach

• 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.

Coach Connect

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) have launched a one stop shop for all things Surf Coaching. Coach Connect has session plans, tutorials, expert insights, and much more.

View this tutorial to assist with logging in and making the most of the resource.

PDF guides for surf sport activities

• Beach Sprinting Coaching Manual

• Surf Swimming Coaching Manual

• Board Paddling Coaching Manual

• Surf Boats Coaching Manual

• Rescue & Resuscitation Coaching Manual

• March Past Coaching Manual

• Pool Rescue Coaching Manual

COVID-19 information

• COVID-SAfe FAQs for organisations & businesses

• COVID-SAfe FAQs for Individuals

More Information

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. 

 Surf Sports Manual- https://sls.com.au/ssm