Become a WETS Swim Instructor

Swim Lessons, done differently

Support your community through drowning prevention. 
Master your skills

Become WETS Certified

Progression Oriented
Rewards Driven
Proven Teaching Method

Instructors Trained

WETS Students Taught

Instructional videos

Years of experience
For all experience levels

Learn the WETS Method

Our online course includes instructional videos, quizzes and examples to support your learning. We also have a WETS Training Manual so you can follow along and take notes on paper, if that fits your work style. 
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A teaching method that works

Learn how to teach even if you have little swimming experience.
Find the course that suits your surfing

Our in-depth instructor courses courses are designed with you, the instructor in mind.

Learn proper techniques.

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For all levels

Our courses are by professional surfers and instructors and cover a range of levels from beginner to advanced.

Make progress

Designed to teach you the fundamentals of surfing, and how to progress at your own rate.

Become confident

Our courses are designed to help you learn to make decisions, analyse waves, explore beyond your comfort zone and become more confident in the water.

Courses on the go

Our in-browser video lessons allow you to learn on the go, when it’s convenient for you. 
Testimonials

What our learners say

I've been teaching for many years with other swim programs, and by far WETS is the best!

Maria Stobbard

Student
The program was easy to follow, and highly relevant to my career as a swim instructor. I now have a WETS location of my own that I manage. 

Greg Jones

Student
I was initially nervous about the program but it was easy to follow, and now I have much more confidence as a swim instructor. 

Josh Davis

Student
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Explore beyond your comfort zone

Surf smarter with the most comprehensive online surfing courses on the web.