Surf Instructors Team Leader

Bahrain Surf Park; Zallaq; On-site; BHD 8,900 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Wavegarden access

Medical insurance

Holiday allowance

Uniform provided

Job summary

Bahrain Surf Park is seeking an experienced Surf Coach to lead on-site lessons, coaching sessions and hosting duties across our full product range. You will support the Surf Instructor Manager with day-to-day scheduling, staffing allocation and operational oversight to keep sessions on time and guests well looked after.

The role requires a valid ISA Level 1 or higher certification (national equivalents accepted), First Aid and Surf Rescue qualifications, and Coach III or progress toward it.

Qualifications

• Valid surf instructor certification (ISA Level 1 or national equivalent).
• Valid First Aid and Surf Rescue certifications.
• Coach III level or actively working towards it across Bahrain Surf Park's full product range.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons, sessions and hosting duties across the full product range, remaining an active, high-standard coach
• Support the Surf Instructor Manager with day-to-day scheduling and staffing allocation
• Oversee daily coaching operations, acting as the first point of contact on the ground for instructors and guests
• Maintain a visible presence across the site, monitoring session timing, delivery quality and guest satisfaction
• Mentor and support less experienced instructors — shadowing, feedback and hands-on skill development
• Deliver internal training and contribute to instructor assessments and product sign-offs (Coach Leveling System)
• Organise and lead team briefings
• Maintain and help improve SOPs and coaching standards
• Recommend product sign-offs and promotions to the Surf Instructor Manager
• Uphold and model Bahrain SurfPark's values and professional standards

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Decision making

Education

ISA Level 1 Certification

First Aid and Surf Rescue Certification

Coach III Certification

Job description

Bilaj Aljazayer, Kingdom of Bahrain | Posted on 09/08/2026

YOU ARE PART OF WHATWE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Our Vision is to bring surfing to the nation and build a passion forhealth, wellbeing and fun through Waves for All — attracting visitors fromevery continent, growing Bahrain's surf and beach culture, and establishingBahrain as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East.

We create smiles, happiness and wellbeing through safe, fun activitiesfor every background, ability and generation.

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE OFYOUR ROLE

Coaching remains central toyour role — you continue delivering lessons, sessions and hosting duties asan active coach, while taking on day-to-day leadership across SurfOperations, supporting the Surf Instructor Manager with scheduling, oversightand mentoring.

You're the eyes and ears onthe ground — keeping sessions on time and well delivered, guests well lookedafter, the site tidy, and newer instructors supported. You take initiativeand resolve day-to-day issues directly rather than waiting for escalation.

You lead by example — the same coaching, professionalismand guest care expected of every instructor, with the added responsibility ofhelping the wider team deliver it consistently.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver lessons, sessions andhosting duties across the full product range, remaining an active,high-standard coach
• Support the Surf InstructorManager with day-to-day scheduling and staffing allocation
• Oversee daily coachingoperations, acting as the first point of contact on the ground forinstructors and guests
• Maintain a visible presenceacross the site, keeping an eye on session timing, delivery quality and guestsatisfaction
• Resolve day-to-day issuesdirectly, escalating to the Surf Instructor Manager only where needed
• Keep training areas, equipmentand facilities tidy, organised and to standard
• Mentor and support lessexperienced instructors — shadowing, feedback and hands-on skill development
• Deliver internal training andcontribute to instructor assessments and product sign-offs (Coach LevelingSystem)
• Organise and lead team briefings
• Maintain and help improve SOPsand coaching standards
• Recommend product sign-offs andpromotions to the Surf Instructor Manager
• Uphold and model Bahrain SurfPark's values and professional standards

Qualifications

• Valid surf instructorcertification (ISA Level 1 or national equivalent required; higher levelspreferred)
• Valid First Aid and Surf Rescuecertification (ILS, SLSGB, SLSA or equivalent)
• Signed off at Coach III level(or actively working towards it) across Bahrain Surf Park's full productrange

Experience

• Proven experience as a surfcoach or instructor, ideally at Bahrain Surf Park or a similar wave pool orsurf school
• Experience mentoring, trainingor supervising other instructors or staff
• Experience coordinatingschedules or day-to-day operations is a strong plus
• Experience in a leisure resort,surf resort or hospitality setting is a plus

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and peopleskills — able to motivate, support and give constructive feedback at alllevels
• Highly organised, able to managescheduling and competing priorities across a busy day
• Confident making decisions andtaking initiative under pressure
• Excellent communication withboth instructors and management
• Tact and discretion in dealingwith visitors, colleagues and instructors alike

Personal Qualities

• A natural role model — leads byexample in energy, professionalism and guest care
• Comfortable taking ownership andinitiative without waiting to be asked
• Committed to early mornings,later nights, weekends and holidays when the site is busiest
• Fluent English is required (B2minimum), Arabic a plus (highly desirable)
• Physically fit,safety-conscious, and able to stay focused across a full site, not just onesession

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with careergrowth opportunities
• Leadership development andmentoring opportunities
• Shared accommodation available
• Unique workplace only metresfrom the ocean
• Access to surf sessions in aworld-class Wavegarden facility
• Uniform, sun protection andwetsuit provided (exact items may vary)
• Be part of a dynamic,multicultural team pioneering surf culture in a new region
• Share the health and lifestylebenefits of surfing with the local community
• Join a new and exciting growingindustry
• Medical insurance, holidayallowance (as per Bahraini Law)

HOW YOU DO IT:

Our Team Culture dependson everyone pulling together — competencies and behaviours matter. Throughperformance appraisals, our Senior Management Team supports you to behave andperform according to our values.

BRINGING THE AlohaSpirit to Bahrain:

We love and respect Hawaii— the birthplace of surfing — and embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything wedo: a nurturing, compassionate culture that promotes kindness, understandingand harmony among people, regardless of background or beliefs.

Vitality:

We support each otherbecause everyone matters — people are our business and define who we are. Wework collaboratively as one team, sharing ideas and knowledge to achieve ourcommon purpose. We do things 'The BSP Way' and recruit with Attitude in Mind. Ourpeople-centric culture drives everything we do and underpins our guests'experience and our success.

We do everything to thebest of our ability and never accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY.We're resourceful, embrace change, and overcome difficulties through teamworkand open, honest communication.

Creating Smiles:

Everything we do is aboutcreating safe, memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY! Our passion is for everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park to have THE BESTexperience and want to return again and again…