Surf Manager at a surf camp

Bookretreats LLC

Canggu, Kuta, Pecatu

Remote

IDR 100,000,000 - 180,000,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Living in Bali or Sri Lanka

Holidays and benefits

Job summary

Kima Surf in Bali and Sri Lanka is seeking a Surf Manager to lead the surf department, train guides, oversee sessions, and ensure safety across daily programs, including surf, pool, theory classes and video analysis.

This full-time, seven-day-a-week role at a rolling intake involves living and working in Bali or Sri Lanka; prior industry experience and excellent English are valued, and you will shape guest experiences for large, busy camps.

Qualifications

Passion for surfing and guest-facing roles.
Very good written and spoken English.
Previous experience in the same or a similar industry may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead surf department and manage team of surf guides.
Oversee and improve surf sessions, pool sessions, theory classes and video analysis.
Ensure the highest standard of safety.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Guest-facing

Safety awareness

Team training

Job description

Trade your office chair for a surf camp that runs two sessions a day, seven days a week.

Kima runs five camps: Canggu, Seminyak and Uluwatu in Bali, and Weligama and Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka.

Kima at a glance

Kima runs big, busy surf camps in Bali (Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu) and Sri Lanka (Weligama, Hiriketiya). Roles are hands‑on and guest‑facing, and a love of surfing counts in your favor.

Camps Bali and Sri Lanka

Surf guiding Twice a day, 7 days

Language Very good English

5 surf camps in Bali and Sri Lanka
2x guided surf sessions a day, seven days a week
250 m from the Canggu camp to the beach
26 to 30°C water temperature through the year in Bali

Are you a passionate surfer with leadership skills ready to take on a new challenge? As Surf Manager, you’ll play an important role in providing our guests with unforgettable surf experiences in our camps.

Lead our surf department by managing and training our team of surf guides, overseeing and improving our surf sessions, pool sessions, surf theory classes and video analysis and ensuring the highest standard of safety.

Who they're looking for

Passion for surfing

Very good written and spoken English

Previous experience in the same or a similar industry may be required

7am to noon

Breakfast

A three‑course breakfast with vegan and vegetarian options.

Twice a day

Surf sessions

Guided surf at breaks within walking distance or by van, seven days a week.

Afternoon

Yoga, theory, video

A 60‑minute yoga class six days a week, plus surf theory and video analysis.

Evening

Camp social life

Social activities run by the hosts and interns.

Paid position

What's included

Holidays and benefits, per Kima
Living and working in Bali or Sri Lanka

You give

Full‑time work at a seven‑day camp

Worth asking them

The listing leaves these open. Pick the one or two that matter most to you.

What's the pay?
Is accommodation included?
Which camp would I be at?
Do you help with work visas?

Before you apply Very good written and spoken English. Some roles ask for experience in the same or a similar industry.

Weather, typical month by month

Dry May to Oct
Rainy Nov to Apr

Rolling intake, so you agree your dates with Kima.

Camps run year‑round and Kima hires on a rolling basis, including spontaneous applications. No arrivals or departures on Nyepi (next March 8, 2027) in Bali.

May to October. Dry season in Bali. Water cools to about 26°C by July and August.
November to April. Humid, wet season. The water is warmest, near 30°C in December and January.
Fly into Bali Kima arranges airport transfers for guests.
Transfer to camp The Canggu camp is a short walk from Pererenan and Echo Beach.

Good to know: Cards aren't accepted on site, so keep cash. Riding a scooter legally needs an international driver's license.

“Kima Surf feels like home!!!”

“Kima Surf feels like home!!!” O Olivia, an independent review guest · Trustpilot · Apr 2026

L “I've loved every one of my stays.” Lauren · guest at Weligama, Canggu and Hiriketiya · Trustpilot · May 2026

T “…great coaches who really help you improve” Théo · two‑time guest, Canggu · Trustpilot · Apr 2026

JM “…all the social hosts were so nice and friendly! Feels like a family!!”Julia Mossen · guest · Trustpilot · Apr 2026

The other side. A longtime Canggu regular wrote in 2022 that construction now surrounds the camp, with noise, rubbish and polluted water that left many guests sick. Another guest in 2025 reported food poisoning. With 40 or so guests, the camps are big and busy.

What they love

Guests single out the surf guides, who give personal feedback rather than one‑size‑fits‑all coaching.
The social hosts and kitchen team are described as warm and fun, with a family feel.
Trustpilot averages about 4.5 of 5, though from only 17 reviews.

Be ready for

Several guests report stomach bugs spreading through the camp.
Canggu has become built‑up: reviewers mention construction noise and trash near the camp.
With 40 or so guests, some find it big and less intimate than smaller camps.
1 No arrivals or departures on Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence (next on March 8, 2027).
2 Cards are not accepted on site, so keep cash on hand.

Sounds like me

Think twice if

! You want to surf all day. This is a management job.
! You haven't worked in the same or a similar industry. Kima may require it.

Tap what sounds like you.

1 Show your surf credentials

Kima lists passion for surfing as a plus across roles, and guests judge the camp by its guides. Say how long you have surfed and where.

2 Show you can host a crowd

Kima's interns welcome guests and run social activities, and managers keep 40 or so guests happy at once. Mention events or group nights you've hosted.

3 Name your camp

Kima has five locations across two countries. Say whether you want Bali or Sri Lanka and which camp.

What draws you?

Your experience

Hi Kima team,I'd love to join you for the Surf Manager role. What draws me most is living around surfing.[One line about you: where you've worked, lived or volunteered.]

Highlights around the camp

The Seminyak pool Kima Seminyak's pool and thatched buildings, lit up at dusk.
The pool deck A long turquoise pool with white umbrellas and loungers.
The climbing wall A guest climbing a wall on the side of a camp building.
Yoga class A yoga teacher adjusting a student's pose outdoors.
Breakfast A spread of breakfast dishes, juices and smoothie bowls.
The waves A surfer carving across a turquoise wave.

Local experiences

Yoga Temple (3) Surf (3) Festival

Yoga

The Yoga Barn, Ubud

A long running yoga and wellness center in Ubud offering daily classes, teacher trainings, a garden cafe, and on‑site rooms. It also hosts the Bali Spirit Festival every year.

Temple

A Hindu sea temple perched on a rock off Bali's southwest coast, dedicated to the sea god Dewa Baruna. Cliff top restaurants nearby make it a popular place to watch the sun go down.

Surf

Pererenan and Echo Beach

Surf breaks a short walk from the Canggu camp.

Festival

Bali Spirit Festival

A yoga, dance, and music festival held at The Yoga Barn in Ubud each spring, with workshops and live performances across several stages.

Temple

Tirta Empul Temple

A Hindu water temple near Tampaksiring built around a spring considered sacred since the year 962. Visitors join a purification ritual called melukat in its bathing pools.

Show 2 more places

Temple Batu Bolong Temple, Canggu
A centuries old sea temple built on the initiative of the priest Dang Hyang Nirartha, standing right on Canggu's own coastline above the surf break that shares its name.
Surf Berawa Beach
One of Canggu's nine beaches, known as a longboard friendly surf spot with a lively run of beach clubs and cafes along the sand.

What to bring

2 things this place asks of your bag