Surf Instructor Certification

DO YOU WANT TO SURF AND HAVE A DREAM JOB? WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!
SURF INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY PROGRAM

INTRODUCING THE PACIFIC SURF SCHOOL SURF INSTRUCTOR LICENSE AND TRAINING ACADEMY

You can learn to surf or develop your surfing and become a Certified Surf Instructor.

Become a licensed surf instructor with Pacific Surf School’s comprehensive 2 week Surf Instructor License and Training Academy. Graduate 100% certified to teach for Pacific Surf School or start your own surf instruction business wherever you want!

2 Weeks Course to Learn to Surf

Improve your Surfing and Become a Surf Instructor

Mon-Fri (4 hours/day)

1st Week - Surf Practice

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2 group lessons a day

Thursday and Friday
2 private lessons a day

Saturday and Sunday
Free Rental for Training

2st Week

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
2 group lessons a day

Thursday and Friday
2 private lessons a day

Saturday and Sunday
Free Rental for Training

Friday - Test

Saturday
Teach 2 Lessons as an Instructor and get to know our Booking Software

Sunday
Teach 4 Lessons and Final Score

What’s Included
  • Official Pacific Surf International Instructor License
  • Official Open Water Certification, we partner with Water Safety Specialists
  • CPR Certification from the American Heart Association
  • First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association
  • Complete surf instructor training: ocean safety, surf instruction methodologies, wave dynamics, and communication skills
  • Comprehensive instruction on how to open and operate a professional surf school
  • Leadership development course
  • All equipment rental (Surfboards, wetsuits, leash, rash guards)
  • Official Pacific Surf uniform, hat, t-shirt, business cards
After you graduate

Immediate eligibility for hiring at Pacific Surf San Diego, Los Angeles, or Hawaii.

License the Pacific Surf brand name and teach lessons wherever you want!

Marketing (we sell lessons and book for you).

Training and full access to our booking software.

24/7 software and customer support.

FAQ

Where can I work?
After getting your Surf Instructor Certification you can work for Pacific Surf in all of our locations – San Diego, Los Angeles, Hawaii and Nicaragua. With these credentials you can also start your own surf instructor business if you wish.

What will be my level of teaching?
In the start you will be able to teach beginners. With time and more knowledge you will be able to take advanced lessons.

How much will I get paid?
The wage for a Surf Instructor starts at $13/hour plus tips and bonuses.

Do I need my own gear?
If you are working for Pacific Surf all the gear is provided for you and your students for the lessons: board, wetsuit and rashguard.

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS

star ratingFirst Time Surfer - This was the most fun I've had in a while. My instructor Chris taught me the basics and gave a lot of insight into surfing as a sport and a lifestyle. Plus I got a lot of cool photos because I purchased the photo package. It's all worth it and then some!

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September 4, 2024

star ratingGreat experience - They provided everything we needed for first time surfing lessons. The instructor we had was knowledgeable and had a great attitude. We didn’t get the photo session in advance but they had some available to purchase after which was really nice. Would do this again and recommend to family/friends

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August 25, 2024

star ratingBlast at Surf Camp and Lessons  - My son and my girlfriend's son had a blast at the Pacific Surf Camp. They went for a week- my son (who has surfed before) was stand up surfing in a matter of minutes and then went to bigger, deeper waves by the end of the week. My girlfriend's son, who had never surfed before, was catching his own moderate waves and standing up on his own by the end of camp. Paige made sure both boys were really taken care of. (Even got one boy gluten free pizza for the end of camp and Schwag!). Danny got my boy out to the bigger waves too.

I took lessons first with Jeff then with Max. Jeff was an excellent instructor- keeping his directions simple to the point and positive. (The day before I floundered on a rental with no instruction). The next day, Jeff had me up and riding in less than 15 minutes. I went back for more instruction the following day with Max. He showed me there is more to learn- from balance on the board, to wave selection, to how to turn your board. If I had to do it again, I would sign up for a week's worth of lessons. This crew can get you up and surfing quickly.

We plan on going back next summer- and go for even bigger waves 🙂

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August 18, 2024

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