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Pacific Surf School

Surf Instructor

Pay: $18–$22/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Driving Instructor is responsible for teaching students the rules of the road and the safe way to handle an automobile or motorcycle. This may involve both classroom and/or behind the wheel instruction. They are required to remain up to date with their regional and national traffic laws to insure proper curriculum and demonstration. Some inform their students on the process to obtain a valid driver's license in their region or nation.

$60,965 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Surf Instructor Pacific Surf School

3.5 San Diego, CA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Full-time $18
$22 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Surfing Gymnastics coaching experience Soccer coaching Swimming Working with students Football coaching experience Teaching Basketball Full Job Description Surf Instructor Opportunity
Join the Pacific Surf Team! Live the Endless Summer
Year-Round!

at Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Pacific Surf is hiring passionate, experienced surf instructors to join our crew in sunny Southern California. If you're all about teaching, surfing, and sharing the stoke with others, this could be the best job you'll ever have. We value professionals who are serious about surf education, ocean safety, and creating unforgettable experiences for students of all levels.

Available Positions:

Part-Time & Full-Time (year-round availability preferred) Shifts include: 8:15 AM

12:00 PM 8:30 AM
5:00

PM What We're Looking For:

Minimum 2 years of surf instruction experience (required for higher pay tier) Strong swimming skills & ocean safety awareness CPR, First Aid, and Open Water Safety certifications (we'll help direct you to certification if needed) Great physical condition (this is an active, outdoor role) Positive, team-oriented attitude A true passion for teaching and inspiring others through surfing

Note:

We're looking for reliable, responsible instructors — not "surfer bros," but committed pros who take pride in their work and their students. Why Pacific Surf? At Pacific Surf, we're more than a surf school — we're a community. We work together, lift each other up, and keep the stoke alive every single day. If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling job that lets you share your love for the ocean, you're in the right place. How to

Apply:

Send your resume and surf photos only to https://www.pacificsurf.com/surf-instructor-job-position/ Please, no phone calls. For more info, visit: www.pacificsurf.com Mahalo and see you in the lineup!

Pacific Surf Team Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$18.00

$22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

surfing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

open water/ cpr / first aid (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person