At a Glance
- Tasks: Train and assess surf coaches, ensuring they meet certification standards.
- Company: Surfing England, a dynamic organisation focused on the surf community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay per course and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing surf education.
- Why this job: Shape the future of surf coaching and inspire new instructors.
- Qualifications: Experience in surf coaching and a passion for teaching.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
- Surfing England Trainer Assessor – ‘Surf Coach: Progression’ Award
- Job Specification
Surfing England is developing a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation driven by the needs of the surf community.
- Co‑creating a new coaching framework in 2021, the entity launched the
- Surf
- Instructor: Recreation award and now seeks a Trainer Assessor to deliver the upcoming
- Surf
Coach: Progression award.
- Context – Coaching Vision and the Surf Instructor Recreation Award
- The
- Surf
Instructor: Recreation award was introduced to provide a broader, higher‑standard entry‑level qualification equivalent to the ISA level 1.
It enables certified teachers to lead beginner lessons safely and has gained international recognition.
The Surfing England Core Instructor / Coach Awards
Three core awards form the backbone of the new programme
- Surf Instructor: Recreation
- Surf Coach: Progression
- Surf Coach: Performance
- New Surf Coach Progression Award Launch – Autumn 2025
The new award is an in‑person, three‑phase course delivered exclusively by Surfing England Trainer Assessors.
It is aimed at coaches who have completed a level‑1 course such as ISA 1, ASI 1 or the Surfing
- England
- Surf
Instructor: Recreation award and who have also finished the safeguarding course.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Trainer Assessor you will
- Ensure candidates achieve the required competencies for certification.
- Deliver classroom theory, mentoring and assessment for each award phase.
- Maintain an appropriate classroom setup with high‑quality ICT and a venue for in‑water practice.
- Run regular intermediate out‑back lessons to provide practical experience for trainees.
- Assess candidates against the award framework, including lesson planning, beach safety, NOPs, EAPs and safeguarding.
- Provide clear feedback, action plans and administrative completion for each candidate.
Essential Experience and Attributes
- Deep understanding of surf coaching at beginner and intermediate levels with several seasons of experience.
- Passion for developing people and ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse trainees.
- Experience delivering engaging theory courses to varied groups.
- Strong organisational skills and timely completion of administrative tasks.
- Desire to act as an ambassador for Surfing England and the sport of surfing.
Desirable Experience and Attributes
- Coaching or teaching experience in other sports or sectors.
- Higher‑level surf coaching qualifications and experience.
- Head‑coach or surf school manager experience.
- Experience across multiple settings.
- Experience delivering classroom theory, mentoring and rigorous practical assessment.
- Existing Surfing England Trainer Assessor for the instructor recreation award.
- Operating Model
The course is priced at £375 per participant.
Trainers receive £150 per course, with the remainder covering Surfing England costs and reinvested into coach development.
A proportion of the revenue also supports the organization’s operating expenses.
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Surfing England Trainer Assessor – ‘Surf Coach: Progression’ Award employer: Surfing England
Surfing England is an exceptional employer for those passionate about surfing and coaching, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and professional development. As a Trainer Assessor, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of surf coaching while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters growth and innovation. With a commitment to high-quality training and a focus on developing individuals, Surfing England provides a rewarding career path in a dynamic and exciting location.
