Pro
Objectives: Empowering youth through elite training, global certification, and real-world opportunity.
The PRO Program is Project Sunwave’s most advanced offering. We have designed this program to develop highly employable, internationally competitive ocean athletes. Combining sports performance, lifesaving certifications, eco-tourism training, and career readiness, this year-long program opens doors to employment, leadership, and economic independence for the youth of our community. Our goal is to help our youth grow into versatile ocean-based athletes. To be trained to compete, instruct, and lead across multiple water disciplines, while being job-ready for careers in lifesaving, tourism, coaching, and hospitality.
Lifesaving & First Aid: Training in rescue techniques, First Aid Level 3, and international lifeguard protocols prepares participants for beach patrol, aquatic safety, and IRB operations. {Lifesaving South Africa Certification} Conservation & Eco-Tourism: Hands-on learning in marine ecosystems, sustainability, and eco-tourism guiding. Focused on ethical, community-led tourism and ocean stewardship. {Environmental ambassadors with employable tourism skills} Career Development: Support includes CV building, interview prep, and job placement pathways; from local municipalities to international resorts. {Equipping youth with tools to thrive professionally}
Core Focus Areas: Sports include Surfing, SUP, Surf Ski, K1/K2 Kayaking, Swimming, Nippers, Trail Running. Our Program's Certification Tracks: First Aid Level 3; Skipper’s License; ISA, ICF, SSA & Lifesaving SA
Marketable Roles After Graduation: Lifeguards & ocean safety officers; Water sports instructors (surf, kayak, SUP, swim); Kids’ camp facilitators; Ocean tourism guides; Conservation & CSR ambassadors; Elite athletes & brand reps
What Sets Us Apart: 1) Multidisciplinary athlete training model Integrated athlete → instructor → job certification path, 2) Aligned with top national & international federations, 3) Strong job placement network in sports, tourism, and hospitality
