Sports Leader – Surf Instructor Trainer

Full Time, Year Round Instructor Trainer position in the Surf industry.

Swell Tofino is looking for experienced (minimum 3 years) Surf, SUP, and Bike sports leader (instructor trainer) to join our team in continuing to deliver outstanding customer service while sharing our passion for the ocean through providing surf equipment rentals and surf instruction.

Learning While Having Fun In The Water And The Outdoors Is Our Passion.

Our team is passionate about sharing our love for surfing and the ocean. We strive to provide a safe and fun way for our guests to be immersed in the ocean and surf environment through our rentals and instruction. We hope to share our passion while continuing to grow and learn with the new energy that life and the ocean provides.

Job Duties

  • Train, supervise and motivate surf and paddleboard instructors as well as our equipment rental team.
  • Oversee equiptment maintinance of Swell’s Surf, SUP, and Bike programs.
  • Provide timely and ongoing feedback for surf instructor team to assure highest quality surf instruction.
  • Schedule activities with a good knowledge of swell and forecasts, maintaining records and preparing reports.
  • Instruct recreational surf and paddleboard lessons for individuals and groups; enforce safety rules, providing assistance and first aid when required.
  • Maintain, repair, and keep equipment in professional working order including surfing equipment, paddling equipment, bikes, safety equipment, and first aid supplies.
  • Keep logs of weather conditions and equipment maintenance, maintain records of guests paperwork and prepare reports for inventory maintenance.
  • Provide outstanding customer service for guests and participants.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a two year contact starting as soon as possible. Pay will be $31/hr for 35 to 40 hour work week for 49 weeks of the year (Swell has a seasonal closure for 3 weeks in January). The actual hours worked may fluctuate each week based on the requirements for you to fulfill the role. Extended health benefits will be provided with premiums paid by the employee.

Required Certification

  • ISA Level 2 Surf Instructor Certification (required to train surf instructors).
  • International Life Saving water safety certification (ILS).
  • First Aid & CPR certification.
  • Paddle Canada Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor certification. 
  • Criminal record check.
  • Full Drivers License (not learners license).

Required Experience

  • 3+ years in surf specific coaching and instructing.  
  • 2 + years in surf specific leadership & supervisor experience.
  • 2+ years in staff training.
  • Operations & Logistics Coordination.
  • Administrative & Office Systems Management

Location of work: Tofino, British Columbia

Hours: 35 to 40 hours / week

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Salary: $31.00 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting Date: Jan 25 2026

 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position required of personnel so classified.

Swell Tofino encourages all qualified individuals to apply by submitting their cover letter and resume by email to jobs@swelltofino.com. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

** please do not include expired certifications on your resume.