Description

The Windsurf Instructor Basic Traineeship leads to qualification as an RYA Windsurfing Instructor (Start Windsurfing). The course is designed to allow maximum time for developing personal skills on the water and it is suitable for beginners and early intermediates.

See also our Windsurf Instructor Pro Traineeship which matches the Basic course and follows it with six weeks of post-qualification professional development. We also offer Dinghy Sailing/Windsurf Basic and Pro Traineeships, which combine windsurfing with dinghy sailing - or check out the Surf/Windsurf/Lifesaving combos.

The first two weeks of the Windsurf Instructor Basic Traineeship provide intensive foundation training including personal performance coaching and first aid. The next two weeks are the core of the skill-building programme. You windsurf every day under the guidance of expert coaches, who guarantee to improve your performance on the water.

Finally you enter two weeks of instructor training, focusing on the coaching skills needed to inspire beginners. You will develop an imaginative approach to teaching safe and efficient windsurfing, as well as the theory that underlies it. We make sure you have time to learn and practice the necessary techniques before being examined.

To gain the instructor qualification you will need to demonstrate RYA Intermediate Non-planning windsurfing ability, good communication skills, and understanding of RYA training, in-depth theory knowledge, group management ability, safety awareness and an effective coaching style.

The traineeship is based at Club Vass at Vassiliki, Lefkas, Greece. Budget accommodation is at our own Fish House, simple tourist rooms in the village. Superior accommodation is at Andromeda, between the village and Club Vass. For more information on the training location, windsurfing equipment and accommodation, use the Destinations link.

If you travel with Flying Fish, you fly on Sunday from London or Manchester to Preveza.

Highlights

After the training, you can be qualified as:
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Windsurfing: Start Windsurfing
- RYA Windsurfing: Intermediate, Advanced and Advanced-Plus
- RYA Windsurfing Instructor: Start Windsurfing
- Flying Fish Recruitment Service

Travel Types

• Windsurfing/Windsailing
• Sports

Intern Types

• Sports

Languages

• English

Subject Areas

• Sports

Cost in US$:

6,000

Program Fees Include:

Shared, self-catering Budget accommodation in Vassiliki, equipment, tuition, publications and exam fees

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

• 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