Surf Instructor Certification
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
- 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
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.
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.
You can do it! - Russel and Patrick were awesome. There was five of us and our ages ranged from 5-62yrs. Safety was important which we appreciated. Our 5yr old was scared of the ocean and absolutely loves it now. Highly recommend.
monicavD2139YZAugust 13, 2025
Great experience for our grandaughter. - We signed our 11 year old grandaughter up for a surf lesson while visiting San Diego. She's had surfing lessons for the last 2 or 3 summers and this was her chance to surf in Southern California. Her instructor was wonderful. It was obvious that he was accessing her ability and gradually taking her out into deeper water and larger waves which she was able to handle. We were really pleased and she was very happy with her experience. I highly recommend this company.
mcoe056August 8, 2025
First time surfers ... and it was great! - This was our fist time surfing, and we had a great time. Berkley was an excellent instructor who was really helpful. I was a bit nervous, and she made the whole experience fun and safe. I hope we get back to San Diego to do it again!
Jennifer IJuly 30, 2025
