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Apprentice - Level 1 (New Instructors) |
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• Completion of Instructor Manual-based training course and/or
passing a NSSIA approved training course presented by
a NSSIA Master Level Instructor.
• 2 surfing references.
• Sign a waiver
certificate that also states they have read and will
implement the NSSIA approved surf etiquette/water safety
training in their programs and that they will follow
the NSSIA approved Surf School code of ethics.
• Minimum of 7 years verifiable surfing experience.
Photo (or
color copy) of you surfing
Head photo
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Instructor – Level 2 |
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• 2 years minimum
experience as a surf instructor in a licensed surf school.
• 2 school or certified instructor references or 1 NSSIA
Master Instructor reference.
• Sign a waiver
certificate that also states that they have read and
will implement the NSSIA approved surf etiquette/water
safety training in their programs and that they will
follow the NSSIA approved Surf School code of ethics.
• CPR certificate
• Minimum of 10 years verifiable surfing experience.
Photo (or color
copy) of you surfing
Head photo
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Coach – Level 2 |
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• 2 years experience
as a surf coach for a high school or college
• 2 years experience
as a competitor and/or contest judge
• 1 letter of
recommendation from an athletic director or letter of
recommendation from a current or former top 25 professional
surfer
• Sign a waiver
certificate that also states certificate that they have
read and will implement the NSSIA approved surf etiquette/water
safety training in their programs and that they will
follow the NSSIA approved Surf School code of ethics.
•
CPR certificate.
•
Police background investigation.*
• Minimum of 10
years verifiable surfing experience.
Photo (or color
copy) of you surfing
Head photo
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Senior
Instructor - Level 3 |
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• 4 years experience
as a surf instructor.
• 3 accredited school or certified instructor references.*
•
Sign
a waiver certificate that also states that they have
read and will implement the NSSIA approved surf etiquette/water
safety training in their programs and that they will
follow the NSSIA approved Surf School code of ethics.
• CPR certificate.
• Minimum of 10 years verifiable surfing experience.
Photo (or color
copy) of you surfing
Head photo
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Master
- Level 4 |
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• 8 years working
as a surf instructor.
• 4 school or instructor references. or
• 1 certified master instructor endorsement.*
•
Sign
a waiver certificate that also states certificate that
they have read and will implement the NSSIA approved
surf etiquette/water safety training in their programs
and that they will follow the NSSIA approved Surf School
code of ethics.
• CPR certificate.
• Police background investigation (at our expense).*
• Minimum of 20 years verifiable surfing experience.
• Certify one new instructor (or teach a class).
Photo (or color
copy) of you surfing
Head photo
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Exceptions |
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* Police background
investigations exclude marijuana offenses older than
4 years, alcohol offenses older than two years, and
misdemeanor offenses. |
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† At this time
both colleges and lifeguard groups offer surfboard lessons
and surfboard classes. Recommendations and proof of
experience in these venues is also acceptable. |
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† Additional
Experience: Formal training in a NSSIA sponsored and
endorsed instructors' training course may be acceptable
for one additional year of instructor experience. |
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† If an applicant
cannot meet the 2 accredited surf school or 2 certified
instructor references requirements, but are otherwise
qualified, they may submit an application to the Director
of Certifications without references. Certifications
will be decided on a case-by-case basis. |
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† If the person
applying owns the surf school and has been established
for a number of years, the number of reference letters
and what the necessary reference letter states can be
negotiated on a case by case basis. Submit your application
and the NSSIA will get back to you. |
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Note: The certificates
are annually renewable. |
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Updates
on Instructor Certification |
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February 2013
- The NSSIA instructors exams are keyed to our instructors
manual. When the self study exam is returned, you will receive your
provisional instructors certificate and your name will be added to
our web listing. At that point you have up to 6 months to attend the class provided one is available in your area.
Recertification does not require a re-examination. |