Description

This programme combines serious professional training in Sydney with a surf adventure along the coast of New South Wales. It leads to a qualifications in surf rescue and surf instruction.

Three elements combine to create a great training adventure: fitness training, surfing and lifesaving techniques.

The traineeship is a physically demanding programme and you will work hard to achieve the level of fitness required of a beach lifesaver. The fitness training is geared to getting you through the SLSA Bronze Medallion. During the assessment there is a run, swim, run test. This involves a 200 m beach run and a 200 m swim, out and back through the surf, followed by a further 200 m run. This has to be completed in 8 minutes. This is a tough challenge but we have an excellent pass rate on this course.

You also cover rescue techniques using board and tube, resuscitation, carrying methods for spinal injuries, radio and flag communication, first aid and beach safety theory.

Surfing itself is an excellent training regime and you will spend hours in the surf every day.

By the end of the programme you will have good coaching and communication skills as well as a practical understanding of all the safety issues needed to operate effectively on a surf beach.

On receiving the SLSA lifesaving certificate, UK residents will be able to convert a Surfing Australia surf instructor qualification to its British equivalent, for use in Britain and Europe.

The Basic Traineeship takes place on Sydney's Northern Beaches: at Manly Surf School and the North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club, Manly. One week is spent on surfari, travelling north to explore the best breaks between Sydney and Byron Bay.

Beginner surfboards are provided but you will need your own short board or mini-mal, available at a good price in Sydney.

If you travel with Flying Fish, our flight leaves London on Wednesday and arrives Sydney on the start date, Friday.

Highlights

After the program, you can be qualified as:
- Surfing Australia Surf Instructor
- SLSA Bronze Medallion
- New South Wales Surfari
- Flying Fish Recruitment Service

Travel Types

• Racing
• Surfing
• Sports

Qualifications

at least 18 years old

Intern Types

• Sports

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Sports

Cost in US$:

7,271.00 our flight from UK: USD 1,744.00

Program Fees Include:

- Shared, self-catering Budget accommodation at Queenscliff, beginner's surf equipment, publications, tuition and exam fees

- Upgrade to Standard accommodation in Manly for GBP 3,890 or pay only GBP 2,990 without accommodation

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Flying Fish's Mission Statement

Welcome to the world of Flying Fish: professional training and international adventure on the sea and the snow. Trainee professionals join Flying Fish for vocational qualifications and access to our worldwide recruitment service in yachting, watersports and winter sports. Gap year students enrol with us for challenge, team spirit and work experience in faraway places. Career-breakers enjoy time out from work and personal development as Yachtmasters and action sports instructors. Experienced instructors, yacht skippers and crew come to Flying Fish for professional development, commercial upgrades and some of the world's greatest yacht racing events. Everyone is welcome at Flying Fish. We have an exciting selection of short recreational courses, our Sea and Snow Holidays, at all our training centres. We also run yacht charter fleets in two of the world's favourite sailing locations: Sydney and Cowes. We guarantee you fun and excitement.

Year Founded

1993