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Surf Instructor

Jamie O'Brien School of Surf
Coronado, CA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

About us

Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience is the world's best surf school from the North Shore of Oahu, and we're now in Southern California. We believe in creating an authentic and premium environment for our team at the best ocean front hotels in the world. We are dedicated to providing the best surf experience possible for our guests, we don't take short cuts, and we believe in doing things the right way. Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience is changing the learn to surf industry and having fun every step of the way.

Jamie O'Brien Surf Experience is looking to hire part time surf instructors, and photographers for the 2026 -2027 Season and beyond at our location at the Hotel Del Coronado.

Premium Coronado Island Surf School seeking qualified Surf Instructors, and Photographers.

Ideal candidates will be skilled and enthusiastic water people with instructor and/or customer service experience based/living on or near the Hotel Del Coronado who can deliver exceptional customer service on par with partner resort's 5 star standard. High energy and passionate about the ocean, team members will be the face of our surf school and be responsible for teaching standardized, premium surf lessons to thousands of guests from all walks of life with enthusiasm and patience. Professionalism and punctuality are must haves, we are looking for excellence both in and out of the water.

Qualifications (Preferred)
- Lifelong skilled Surfer and/or 2 years of surf/ocean INSTRUCTOR experience
- Flexible availability
- Exceptional customer service record
- Experience being part of a high performing team
- Red Cross CPR/AED Certified

COMPENSATION
- Hourly (Depends on Experience Commitment)
- Tips (Not pooled)
- Part-time schedules available

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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