Surf Instructor CV example
A Surf Instructor CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 13 September 1997
- Available
- 1 month notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
2 years on yachts, private and charter, now working as Surf Instructor. Strong in surf coaching all levels, reading swell and tides and water rescue in surf. Looking for a permanent position on a 55m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Surf coaching all levels
- Reading swell and tides
- Water rescue in surf
- Tender driving in swell
- Looked after high-spending guests one to one
- Planned and ran daily guest sessions
- Kept equipment and treatment areas spotless
Skills and education
Board repair and care, Wakesurf and foil sessions, Deck maintenance. Professional diploma in my specialism.
Interests
Surfing, cycling, yoga
References
Captain of the 55m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Surf Instructor guide
Captains hire for three things. Can you keep guests safe in the surf zone, can you teach different ages and abilities, and will you fit into a crew mess for months at a time. A strong surfing background helps, but a recognised coaching qualification and water rescue ticket matter more than competition results. Many successful candidates come from surf schools in Australia, South Africa, Portugal or Cornwall, then add STCW and a powerboat licence.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- ISA Surf Instructor or national equivalent (Surfing Australia, Surfing England)
- Surf lifesaving or ISA water rescue award
- First aid certificate
Gets you hired
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Personal Watercraft
- PDSD
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
- PADI Open Water or higher
QuestionsSee what a Surf Instructor earns
What tickets should a Surf Instructor CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate, ISA Surf Instructor (Surfing Australia, Surfing England), Surf lifesaving or ISA water rescue award and First aid certificate first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Powerboat Level 2 and RYA Personal Watercraft if you hold them.
How long should a Surf Instructor CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.