BKSA Kitesurf Instructor Course
Become a Qualified Kitesurfing Instructor
Turn your passion for kitesurfing into a career with our BKSA Kitesurfing Instructor Course (ITC) at The Kitesurf Centre.
This internationally recognised qualification allows you to teach kitesurfing professionally in the UK and worldwide.
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.
Course Prerequisites
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
Hold valid first aid certification (can be completed before qualification is finalised)
If you’re unsure whether you’re ready, our team can assess your level beforehand.
What You’ll Learn
Teaching Skills
You’ll learn how to:
Deliver structured beginner lessons
Explain theory clearly and confidently
Manage students safely in real conditions
Give effective coaching and feedback
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
Group management and beach safety systems
Equipment & Setup
You’ll gain detailed knowledge of:
Modern kitesurf equipment
Setup and pack-down systems
Equipment selection for students
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
Real-world teaching scenarios
By the end of the course, you won’t just know the theory — you’ll already be teaching.