Surf Coach – Surfing Croyde

Surfing Croyde Bay recruiting for surf coaches both full and part time.

Surfing Croyde Bay is a leading surf school based at Croyde Bay, North Devon, within a designated World Surfing Reserve. A Surfing England Centre of Excellence and specialise in delivering high-quality surf coaching across all levels — from beginners through to improver, intermediate, and advanced surfers.

We pride ourselves on small group ratios, progressive coaching pathways, and a strong focus on safety, development, and customer experience. Alongside surf lessons and camps, we run year-round surf development programmes, junior pathways, and work closely with Surfing England standards and guidelines.

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate Surf Coaches to join our team. The role involves delivering safe, engaging, and professional surf coaching sessions to adults and children, maintaining high coaching standards, and contributing to a positive, welcoming environment both in and out of the water.

• Delivering surf lessons and coaching sessions to a range of abilities
• Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants
• Assessing conditions and adapting sessions accordingly
• Setting up, maintaining, and packing away equipment
• Providing excellent customer service and representing the Surfing Croyde Bay brand
• Working as part of a close-knit coaching and beach operations team

• Valid Surfing England Level 1 Surf Coach qualification (minimum)
• Current beach lifeguard qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Up-to-date First Aid certificate
• Experience coaching or working with groups, including children
• Ability to work weekends, school holidays, and peak season periods
• Strong ocean awareness and local surf knowledge

• Be friendly, approachable, and professional
• Have a genuine passion for surfing and coaching
• Communicate clearly and confidently with adults and children
• Be punctual, organised, and reliable
• Work well as part of a team and take initiative when needed
• Share our commitment to safety, quality coaching, and customer experience

• Seasonal and casual positions available, with opportunities for progression and further training
• Competitive rates of pay based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities to develop through higher-level coaching, surf camps, and development programmes