Level 2 Bodyboarding Coach

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Coach individuals and groups to improve intermediate to advanced level bodyboarding ability. 

Advanced level surf locations in surf up to 6ft (2 metres)

Bodyboarding instructor in the bodyboarding or outdoor recreation industry.
Industry job roles that require bodyboarding knowledge (e.g. marketing, sales, retail)

  • Advanced level bodyboarding criteria and competencies
  • Advanced level bodyboardinging coaching risks and hazards
  • Factors affecting bodyboarding dynamics and performance
  • Manoeuvres performed at the advanced level
  • The mechanics of advanced level bodyboarding manoevures
  • Assessing advanced level bodyboarding performance
  • Identify drills to improve performance
  • Prepare individualised coaching sessions & programs
  • Prepare group coaching sessions & programs
  • Conduct effective video analysis
  • Evaluate coaching plans to determined effectiveness

Before enrolling in this course, you will have:

  • at least 500 hours bodyboarding experience 
     

  • bodyboarding skills and knowledge equivalent to ASI Advanced Bodyboarding Level.  Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres including Air, ARS (air, roll, spin), tube riding, back flip, drop knee (slash, tail slide, floater), in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres) at different surf breaks.

  • Minimum of 12 months bodyboarding instruction experience.
     

  • English speaking skills 

Pre-requisite Courses

  • Hold ASI Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor certificate.

The following study options are available for this course.

Workshop:  An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  2 days. 

Knowledge Requirements

Complete theory assessments and exercises

  • Workshop:  at the workshop  

Skills Requirements

Demonstrate bodyboarding skills and knowledge equivalent to ASI Advanced Bodyboarding Level.  Able to perform and link advanced level manoeuvres including Air, ARS (air, roll, spin), tube riding, back flip, drop knee (slash, tail slide, floater), in surf up to 6ft  (2 metres) at different surf breaks.

  • Workshop:  practice at workshop. Submit own video after workshop.


Practical Hours Experience
Complete 25 hours practical work experience, assisting in the delivery of intermediate bodyboarding lessons, at an ASI or approved Bodyboard or Surf school.  Submit logbook of hours.

  • Workshop:  after the workshop. Recognition of previous bodyboarding instruction experience can be provided.

Other
Applies to all study options.

  • Submit a current ASI Surf Rescue certificate or other surf rescue certificate 

  • Submit a current senior first aid certificate 

  • Identification

  • Working with Children Check: If applicable to your country. 

Acceptable Rescue certificates
Acceptable First Aid certificates

Surf Rescue and First Aid Certificates can be provided before or after workshop or within 12 months of enrolment. 

Time to Complete 
You have 12 months from date of workshop, or date or online enrolment, to complete all course requirements.  

 

Level 1 Bodyboarding Instructor paper manual 
Bodyboarding Instruction Logbook (paper)
12 months membership

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

  • Bodyboarding clothing

  • Bodyboard, fins, leash to demonstrate advanced level bodyboarding skills

  • Access to ASI bodyboarding or surf school to complete your practical hours training

ASI Level 2 Bodyboarding Coach
(valid for 12 months from date of workshop)

Each year, ASI Instructors renew their ASI Bodyboarding Instructor certificate.   
More about renewal requirements

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