Surf Coach

Kelly Slater Wave Company•Lemoore, CA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Surf Coach plays an integral role in guest safety and guest experience both in and out of the water at Surf Ranch. Under the direct supervision of the Surf Ranch Surf Team Lead, the Surf Coach will perform various duties at the Surf Ranch facility. This includes, but is not limited to, hosting video review sessions with an expert level ability to coach and critique all aspects of surfing from beginner to advanced and expert level live coaching in the water with guests. The Surf Coach will work directly with guests to provide them with the best possible surfing experience and progression during their time at Surf Ranch. The Surf Coach must have an expert level understanding of all ‘wave system’ operations, the Surf Ranch wave profiles offered, as well as all lifeguard duties as they pertain to emergency communication and response.

Requirements

Strong communication skills to communicate to staff during emergency response via hand signals and other communication protocols
10+ years of surfing experience
Surf Ranch specific water safety training
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified
Previous surf lesson experience
Advanced understanding of the standard of service at Surf Ranch
Excellent hospitality skills and outgoing personality
Ability to coach and critique advanced barrel riding
Ability to coach and critique advanced rail-to-rail surfing
Ability to coach critique all aspects of surfing through video review at an expert level
Ability to recommend the proper equipment correctly based off of conversation
Ability to assist any and all guests paddling into waves
Have complete knowledge of all wave profiles offered at Surf Ranch
Minimum 6 months previous experience at Surf Ranch
Have all skills on the “Surf Coach Skills Checklist” mastered
Excited and enthusiastic outlook on work as it pertains to guests and Surf Ranch
Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
An open and collaborative nature
A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
Integrity and honesty

Responsibilities

Instruct, advise, and assist guests with all surfing operations.
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of visitors.
Maintain all surfing equipment such as boards, fins, leashes etc.
Assist lifeguards in emergency medical aid and water response.
Maintain training requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of Surf Ranch facilities including the board room.
Ensure all activities & operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures & policies.
Enforce rules, safety regulations, and general facility rules.
Provide in-water surf coaching at an advanced level in regards to the company’s surf coach program.
Provide advanced level video analysis and coaching during feedback sessions following surfing activities in a manner consistent with the company’s coaching program.
Coaching at an advanced level focusing on the specifics of one's surfing.
Understand the ‘Surf Ranch Water Safety & Rescue Operations’.
Understand the ‘Surf Ranch Wave System Theory of Operations’.