ISA SUP Level 1 Instructor Course

This certification course is designed for enthusiastic SUP paddlers who will be teaching learn-to-SUP lessons for beginners and early intermediate level in a sheltered water environment. This course will help Standup paddlers combine their love for SUP with a career. With this course, you will be recognised all around the world as a Stand-Up Paddling coach with the highest standard of safety, quality, and efficacy.

International Surfing Association (ISA), recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the world governing authority for the sport of surfing/stand-up paddling, has created a proper development pathway for surf/sup coaches and instructors through its Coaching and Instructing Program. Salt Life Academy (SLA) is an exclusive partner for the International Surfing Association to run its Coaching and Instructing Program in India.

Why should you do the ISA Level 1 SUP Instructor Course:

  1. You will be globally recognized anywhere in the world as an ISA-certified SUP Instructor.
  2. You will gain knowledge of equipment, how to deliver lessons, motivate your students, and skills to become a professional paddling coach.
  3. You will obtain a systemic and scientific approach to coaching and instructing.
  4. You will receive numerous employment opportunities in quality surf schools around the world and support from the ISA Surf community.
  5. You will be listed as an ISA certified coach on the ISA global website.

 You will be an ISA Level 1 SUP Instructor by completing the following:

  • Two-day theory lessons.
  • Practical SUP Coaching lessons and demonstrations.
  • Basic SUP Skills AssessmentCompletion of a designated number of hours of practical SUP coaching under a supervising ISA-certified instructor.
  • Hold recognized Beach Lifeguard, ISA/ILS, Water Safety or Rescue Certification.

If the participants complete all the above requirements under an ISA presenter, they can become certified ISA Level 1 SUP Instructors.

The course fee will include the below:

  • Practical & Theory Coach training
  • ISA Course Materials
  • ISA Course Enrolment
  • ISA Certificate (Validity: 12 months) and inclusion in the ISA website & database of certified instructors.