ISA SUP Instructor Courses Pembrokeshire
Train as a stand up paddle boarding instructor with Outer Reef in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Build your SUP coaching skills, safety awareness, session planning and practical delivery through a professional instructor pathway.
This course is ideal for confident paddlers, outdoor instructors, surf school staff and activity providers who want to teach beginner SUP sessions safely and professionally.
Become A Stand Up Paddle Boarding Instructor
The ISA SUP Instructor pathway is designed to help coaching candidates develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to deliver safe beginner paddle boarding sessions.
You will cover session planning, equipment, venue analysis, paddler safety, teaching methods, practical delivery and the coaching standards needed to work towards your SUP instructor accreditation.
Best For Paddlers, Coaches And Outdoor Instructors
This course is suitable for confident paddlers who want to teach SUP professionally or add paddle boarding to their existing coaching and outdoor activity skill set.
Experienced SUP Paddlers
Turn your personal paddle boarding experience into a professional coaching pathway.
Surf School Staff
Add SUP instruction to your existing surf school, water sports or beach activity role.
Activity Instructors
Build a stronger outdoor instructor CV with SUP, surf, rescue and coastal activity skills.
What You Need To Complete
After attending the course, candidates complete practical coaching hours, session records, venue analysis and the required workbook process before accreditation is finalised.
Take part in the practical and theory-based training with Outer Reef.
Record supervised SUP coaching sessions, including venue analysis and session records.
Maintain suitable safety and first aid qualifications for your coaching environment.
Complete and return your workbook and supporting evidence for accreditation.
SUP Coaching, Safety And Session Delivery
- Role and responsibilities of a SUP instructor
- Duty of care, risk management and venue analysis
- SUP equipment, safety equipment and board handling
- Beginner SUP lesson structure and progression
- Teaching methods, communication and inclusive coaching
- Core skills including mounting, paddling, turning and dismounting
- Planning, delivering and reviewing SUP sessions
- Coaching code of ethics and professional standards
Train On The Welsh Coast
Outer Reef is based on the Pembrokeshire coastline in Wales and has been running instructor training since 1999. The area offers sheltered paddle boarding venues, coastal adventure locations and a real working activity centre environment.
It is an ideal setting for developing SUP coaching confidence, practical judgement and professional outdoor activity skills.
- SUP instructor training in Pembrokeshire
- Real activity centre environment
- Coastal venue awareness
- Links into surf, rescue and outdoor instructor pathways
Connect SUP Training To Your Next Step
Many instructors combine SUP with surf coaching, rescue training, beach lifeguarding and outdoor instructor development.
Surf Coach Rescue
Build water safety and rescue skills for coaching environments.
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Outdoor Instructor Training
Combine SUP, surf, kayaking, coasteering and rescue skills.
View Outdoor AcademyExplore Our Paddle Boarding Lessons
Want to see how Outer Reef delivers SUP sessions to the public? Explore our paddle boarding lessons, tours and activity pages for a better understanding of the venues, equipment and experience behind the instructor pathway.
SUP Instructor Course FAQs
Do I need SUP experience?
Yes. You should be a confident paddler with enough personal SUP experience to demonstrate beginner skills safely and clearly.
How much is the course?
The current course fee is £220. Check the booking page or contact the team for current dates and availability.
Do I need coaching hours?
Yes. Candidates complete 20 practical SUP coaching hours with session records and venue analysis as part of the accreditation process.
Can I combine this with other courses?
Yes. SUP instructor training works well alongside surf instructor, surf rescue, beach lifeguard and outdoor instructor pathways.
Train As A Paddle Boarding Instructor In Wales
Build your coaching, safety and session delivery skills with Outer Reef in Pembrokeshire.
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