Surf Coach

The Cove Surf Coach

As a Surf Coach at The Cove, you become a member of The Good Vibe Tribe, which is an inclusive group of Unicorns that are courageously authentic & contagiously passionate about spreading our love for life & embracing all of its challenges! Surf coaches are an essential part of The Cove staff. As a coach, you will help ensure that every rider has a memorable experience, leaving with good vibes and ready for their next ride on the ProFlow Surf Machine! The safety of each rider will be a top priority to you and is something you are never willing to compromise.

*This is a seasonal job that requires a flexible and open schedule between the months of April-October.

A day in the life:

• Inspect pool, surf machine, and facility grounds for health and safety of guests
• Instruct surfing and boogie boarding on the surf machine
• Coach private events and sessions outside of operations as a coach 
• Respond to medical emergencies 
• Teach and assist children how to ride the surf machine
• Clean and maintain all bodies of water at The Cove 
• Lifeguard any private events with kids
• Assist with aquatic maintenance projects 
• Attend in-services (continual lifeguard training)

We are looking for: 

• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• People who are excited to fulfill our team's mission
• Ability to perform the job functions with minimal supervision
• Ability to instruct in a progression format so that the guests can learn new skills safely
• People who have a passion and drive to progress their own riding to be a better coach
• Staff that can connect with the youth and impact the next generation of surfers
• People who can use their unique personality to connect with guests and staff

You might live for:

• Continuously growing and improving your skills
• Sharing in the stoke of your fellow shredders when they land a new trick
• Creating an upbeat and positive atmosphere
• Willingness to Serve Relentlessly at all times
• Creating an unforgettable experience for all guests
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Assisting and supporting others in their role

You Must Have:

• Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding (or must obtain after hire)
• Wave instructor training (will obtain after hire)
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be able to bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Be able to carry/lift at least 50lbs
• Be able to work in the sun and heat for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Be able to learn and execute emergency procedures for facility and attractions