Watersport Assistant SUP

• Minimum age: 16 years

• Registration: The registration is done through the training school, which documents the training and submits it to the VDWS office.

• VDWS Membership:
  After completing the training, the Water Sports Assistant becomes a free VDWS member for two years and can take advantage of all the benefits. After completing the Instructor Course, the individual becomes a full member with the corresponding annual fee.

• Discounts & Internship:

  • If the Instructor Course is completed within two years, the Water Sports Assistant receives a 10% discount on the course fee.
  • The internship for the Instructor Course can be reduced by up to 50% (50 instead of 100 hours) if done at the same school.
  • If the internship is completed at a different school, there is a 20% reduction (80 instead of 100 hours).

The training lasts approximately 2-8 weeks and covers the following topics:

• School organization and rental: approx. 10 hours
• Safety concept of the station: approx. 2 hours
• Customer and sales conversations, service: approx. 8 hours
• Basic material knowledge: approx. 5 hours
• Material maintenance and repair: approx. 5 hours
• Observation during an entry-level course: approx. 10 hours

Additionally, the basic certificate in the respective sport must be obtained by the end of the training.

After successful completion, you will receive the "Member Card Wassersportassistent", which includes a 2-year free membership with the association (unless you have already completed a training course prior).

To receive the Water Sports Assistant license, you must pass both the theoretical and practical exams of the SUP Basic Certificate.