National Surf Schools & Instructors Association iNational Surf/SUP Schools & Instructors Association (NSSIA International)
The Official Professional Association for the Surf School Industry
Protecting Both Industry and Students • Established 2005
AN IRS REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Regardless of what others claim, the NSSIA is the "only" professional Surf Instructor,SUP Instructor, and Surf Coaching Certification that
implements the ISO Professional Certification Organization standard.

We are a major resource for EXPERT WITNESS services.
Shaka Surf Club East Coast Paddleboarding School Farmdog Surf School.
Shaka Surf Club Tybee Island, GA SUP summer camp with East Coast Paddleboarding Farmdog Surf School, Kittyhawk, NC.
Certified Stand up Paddle (SUP) Instructor /Coach
Certification		 Certified Stand Up Paddle (S.U.P.) Instructors FAQS
This is a US based organization. The full manual is only available in English. However, for foreign SUP or surf instructors and coaches who don't read English, and are applying for certification, we will try to have the relavent sections interpreted in your language. At present only Spanish can be interpreted. All correcpondence must be in English.

THE INTERNATIONAL SURF/SUP SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION

Accreditation & Professional Certification for
Surf Schools & Surfing Instructors,
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Instructors, Surf Coaches and Surf Dog Instructors

We go way beyond simply teaching and should not be considered for those who don't plan to become serious professionals.
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To Surfing and SUP Coaches! Our SUP and or Surf Team coaching certification training programs have been recognized and accepted by colleges and high schools throughout the US, plus in the professional ranks.
For Cities/States/Countries Considering Surf Instructor and School Regulating
Here is a document to help you with your proposal and review work.
Recommended Guidelines for Municipalities Reviewing Surf School Proposals
UPCOMMING EVENTS NSSIA normally participates with our booth at Surf EXPO in January each year. We also often participate in other events or teach certification classes when invited.
Online Now that the COVID restrictions have ended, NSSIA is going back to its two full day surf /SUP instructor classroom certification classes. The classes are available at your location if there are 5 or more instructors to be certified. The first day will concentrate on the manual and self study guide while the second day will be the formal classes and exams. Coaching or surf dog certification classes require additional days. Those already certified can attend the classes again at no cost. We will still maintain the online certification program for individuals. The two day certification is still available for those who wish to attend the class at our Chesapeake Beach, Maryland headquarters. For more information, contact Chairman Bruce Gabrielson directly.
Annual renewals are due by January 1st each year. Late payments after 30 days are $5 and after 90 days are a $15 penalty plus may result in your name and school being moved to our inactive list. All renewals can receive our 750+ page manual on a thimbdrive which covers surf instruction, SUP instruction, coaching, business issues, conditioning and nutrition, injuries, history, and even a section on training surf dogs. Our manual is also online. Also, accredited schools can enter their school pictures for our next manual release plus use on our website.
ANNUAL RENEWAL FORM
SCHOOLS 		ANNUAL RENEWAL FORM
INSTRUCTORS

Surfing Product
NSSIA Endorsed Product
Endorsement

    See the NSSIA group on Facebook for our current activties and announcements. search NSSIA.
John M. Glover Insurance Agency
Our Insurance Partner
Along with the release of our newly updated manual and online training/certification program, NSSIA now offers a new certification program for surf dog trainers and judges. Check our Facebook page for details.
Stormblade Soft Top Baords
The Learning Board we Recommend
See our Trama Training series by First Care.
NSSIA TRAUMA TRAINING
NEED A SURF INSTRUCTOR JOB? GOT A SURF INSTRUCTOR JOB?
LET US KNOW, PLUS POST YOUR JOB POSITION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
EMAIL: SURF INSTRUCTOR JOBS

NSSIA T shirt

Official NSSIA T-shirts and Decals
All certified instructors now have the opportunity to display their certification credentials to the world. Our official NSSIA T-shirts and window decals can be purchased separately, or when annual dues are submitted. The cost of the shirts, is $10 each and the decals are $1 each. If ordered when dues are paid, there is no additional cost for shipping.
RED CROSS ONLINE CPR TRAINING
(LEARN RED CROSS FIRST AID AND CPR)

The National Surf Schools and Instructors Association (NSSIA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering surf etiquette, water safety, and quality surfing instruction programs through professional instructor development, education, accreditation and research.

NSSIA is created to form cooperation between surf schools and to share their knowledge in teaching techniques and new ideas within its membership thereby furthering NSSIA’s expertise in the surfing world.

NSSIA will educate and promote to the public the importance of using only qualified, accredited and certified surf schools and instructors who are active members of NSSIA and are duly licensed and insured.
NSSIA will actively educate and petition state and local governments the advantages of licensing all surf schools and surf instructors and to license only qualified and active graduated members of NSSIA thereby ensuring governments that NSSIA’s active members are well qualified and current in safety and teaching techniques.
The NSSIA does not regulate busness practices between individual schools and staff. However, since not every accredited school hires fulley certified staff, the NSSIA will actively investigate complaints filed by students against schools. If you have a problem, please contact us for a complaint form.
NSSIA ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
The NSSIA has prepared a formal lesson plan and course material for a three unit college course. Please contact Dr. Bruce Gabrielson, NSSIA Chairman, directly for more information on our academic outreach program.
Discounted Surf School Liability Insurance is available at greatly reduced rates with NSSIA membership. See our endorsed products page.
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