Head/Development Coach
Fixed Term March - November / March Start / Salary Dependant on Experience
The Head/Development Coach is a crucial role at George’s Surf School reflecting our brand and values. You’ll be responsible for working with the coaches on exceeding the expectation of everyone who surfs with us.
Over the last 15 years, our following of surfers wanting to progress in confidence and skills in the water has grown hugely. Therefore, the programme and our offering has diversified and the dedicated roles in the team have evolved.
This role is well suited to an experienced coach who is already actively delivering sessions to a high standard in a progressive, holistic manner, with the desire to take a technical lead coaching our customers and facilitating the expansions and diversifying the skills of the coaching team. We’d like this role to contribute to a culture of fun, safe skill and knowledge building both, in and around the ocean.
It is a perfect position for an ambitious coach looking for a working life with variety, support and the opportunity to be involved in performance coaching, programme development as well as surf therapy work and community surf projects.
Your main responsibility will be leading the flawless running of the beach team, customer experience, and interactions with our collaborative partnerships.
The successful applicant will be a self starter with a track record of delivering exceptionally high standards. We are looking for someone who can join the team and help continue the tradition of elevating the different courses and private coaching experiences we offer and be an active part of the growth and innovation that has built a loyal bond with everyone who surfs with us.
Our mission is to continue connecting people with the ocean safely as a playful, therapeutic space of learning, confidence building and thrill seeking.
Qualifications Required
Valid ISA Surf Coach
Valid SLSGB/RLSS Beach Lifeguard
Any Sports related Qualification
Responsibilities
1) Beach and Equipment
Overall responsibility for beach operations, lessons and customer experience
Responsible for the functioning, tidy appearance and effective organisation of the board store and surrounding area
Overseeing of the maintenance and care of surfboards and equipment
Relationship management with partners and local beach service providers
Management of all Health and Safety documentation and legislation, ensuring correct practices are adhered to
Respond to and co-ordinate any response to an injury/emergency
Support photos/marketing/social media content.
Liaising with management to know the schedule and keeping coaches informed of any changes
Teaching lessons and supporting coaches in the water when required
Review and update processes and supporting documentation
Maintain the successful running of the daily operations and identify and implement opportunities for new revenue streams and optimising current products.
2) The Beach Team
Overseeing a smooth start and commencing of lessons
Supporting coaches to deliver the highest levels of professionalism
Coach Training & CPD sessions
Run and record regular surf coach meetings and appraisals
Monitoring coaching hours, lesson recording
Ideal Experience/Skills
A high energy, enthusiastic, positive person with a starter finisher personality.
A natural self motivated leader who loves working with motivating others towards high individual and team performance.
Competent surf skills and progressive technical coaching experience in overhead waves.
Extremely organised, helpful, hands-on, A ‘doer’ who can operate autonomously always going the extra mile.
ISA Surf Coach and SLSGB/RLSS beach lifeguard qualifications.
A background of adventure or surf travel.
Natural passion for the outdoors and for creating incredible experiences.
At least two years experience in a similar management position.
Strong up-to-date knowledge of surf equipment, culture and coaching techniques.
A highly motivated and driven team player and leader, organised and able to multitask and prioritise effectively with proven experience.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
The Perks
Based at a beautiful Cornish beach working in a dynamic coach and customer led environment.
Training and professional development
Time split between overseeing community projects and private surf coaching.
Overseas travel to deliver courses
Opportunity for travel time during the winter
The support of an established brand and business and access to the best equipment to fulfil and develop the role
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
Applicants please email your CV and cover letter to: info@georgessurfschool.com
