Turn your passion for kitesurfing into a career with our BKSA Kitesurfing Instructor Course (ITC) at The Kitesurf Centre — an internationally recognised qualification that allows you to teach kitesurfing professionally in the UK and worldwide.
Become a Qualified Kitesurfing Instructor
Our instructor training is designed to take confident, independent riders and develop them into safe, knowledgeable and highly employable instructors. You'll gain the skills, confidence and certification needed to start working in the kitesurf industry.
Based at Camber Sands, our training takes place in one of the UK's most consistent kitesurfing locations, with some of the best wind statistics in the country and beaches that work across multiple wind directions — the perfect real-world classroom for learning how to teach.
Why Train With The Kitesurf Centre?
We are one of the UK's longest-running kitesurf schools, with a strong reputation for producing confident, capable instructors. As new owners, we continue to build on this foundation with a focus on modern equipment, real teaching environments and progression-led coaching.
Our goal is simple: to help you become an instructor that schools actually want to hire.
Our training focuses on:
– Real teaching scenarios with genuine students
– Strong safety and risk management systems
– Clear communication and coaching skills
– Confidence leading students on the beach and in the water
What Is the BKSA Instructor Course?
The BKSA ITC is the official pathway to becoming a BKSA Qualified Kitesurf Instructor, recognised by British Kitesports.
The course combines:
– Theory sessions
– Practical teaching workshops
– Water-based training
– Teaching practice with real students
– Assessment and structured feedback
By the end of the course, you'll be confident teaching complete beginners through to early riding stages using structured lesson plans and proven coaching methods.
What You'll Learn
Teaching Skills — how to deliver structured beginner lessons, explain theory clearly and confidently, manage students safely in real conditions, give effective coaching and feedback, and adapt lessons for different learning styles.
Safety & Risk Management — safety is at the core of professional instruction. You'll develop a deep understanding of site assessment and hazard awareness, rescue techniques, incident prevention, and group management and beach safety systems.
Equipment & Setup — detailed knowledge of modern kitesurf equipment, setup and pack-down systems, equipment selection for students, and troubleshooting common problems.
Real Teaching Experience
One of the most valuable parts of the course is the opportunity to teach real students under supervision. This gives you hands-on coaching experience, confidence running lessons, practical feedback from experienced trainers and real-world teaching scenarios.
By the end of the course, you won't just know the theory — you'll already be teaching.
Career Development & Further Courses
Once qualified, you can work as a kitesurf instructor at kitesurf schools in the UK, at international kite centres and resorts, seasonally or full-time, and while travelling the world. Many of our graduates go on to teach abroad or return to work with us during the season.
We also offer further professional development for qualified instructors:
– BKSA Senior Instructor Training Course — for experienced instructors progressing into leadership, advanced coaching and instructor development roles.
– BKSA Revalidation Course — keeps your qualification current, ensuring you stay aligned with the latest safety procedures, teaching standards and industry updates.
– IKO to BKSA Conversion Course — for instructors qualified through the International Kiteboarding Organization, converting your qualification to the UK BKSA system so you can work in the UK.
Gap Year Instructor Course
If you're planning a gap year or a bigger lifestyle change, our Gap Year Instructor Course is the ultimate pathway into the kitesurf industry.
This extended programme includes intensive riding progression, full instructor training and qualifications, real teaching experience, and mentoring and career guidance.
It's designed for riders who want to fully immerse themselves in kitesurfing, dramatically improve their skills, and leave with the ability to work in the industry anywhere in the world.
Why Camber Sands Is the Perfect Training Location
Our home spot offers some of the best wind statistics for kitesurfing in the UK, with large tidal beaches that work across multiple wind directions.
With access to Camber Sands and Greatstone just 10 minutes apart, you'll experience a wide range of real teaching conditions including light and strong wind sessions, shallow water progression zones, large tidal ranges and beach environments, and different wind directions and launch setups. It's the ideal environment to build real teaching confidence.
To join the course you must be a confident, independent kitesurfer, ride comfortably upwind, perform controlled transitions, demonstrate strong kite control and safety awareness, be at least 18 years old, and hold valid first aid certification (which can be completed before the qualification is finalised). If you're unsure whether you're ready, our team can assess your level beforehand.
Courses run on selected dates throughout the season, with limited spaces to ensure high-quality coaching and personalised feedback. Get in touch with our team to check availability, upcoming course dates and entry requirements.
