Head Surf Coach

Waco Surf
Waco, TX, USFull timeUSD 58,000 to 72,000/yrPosted Jul 14, 2026

Waco Surf wants a Head Surf Coach to run coaching across the whole PerfectSwell session menu, from soft-top first timers to the air sessions. You would own the coaching roster, progression pathways, and staff certification. Year-round, full-time work in central Texas.

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The role

Waco Surf is hiring a Head Surf Coach to lead the coaching team across every session tier on the PerfectSwell lagoon, from first-timer slots to the air sessions that fill the highlight reels.

What you will do

  • Own the coaching roster, session briefings, and in-water coaching standards.
  • Build progression pathways from beginner through advanced and pro-training slots.
  • Work with the wave operators to match settings to the ability in the water.
  • Run video review, camps, and private coaching bookings.
  • Recruit, train, and certify seasonal coaching staff.

What we are looking for

  • Five or more years coaching surfers, including a leadership season.
  • ISA Level 2 or equivalent, current CPR and first aid.
  • Lifeguard award preferred.
  • Comfortable coaching a repeatable wave and reading a set cycle.

Details

Full time, year round. Weekend and holiday work expected. Board and wetsuit allowance, park access, and medical benefits included.

Life at Waco Surf (BSR)

Illustration of Waco Surf in Waco, Texas: the wedge-shaped PerfectSwell surf lagoon with a sandy beach and lazy rivers, surrounded by Texas oak trees

Air section heaven. Ninety programmable waves an hour on a Texas afternoon, the pool that made airborne surfing a stadium sport.

Wave tech
PerfectSwell
Max height
4.9ft / 1.5m
Town
Waco, TX
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