Seasonal Surfing Coach — Lead & Elevate a Team

Kamehameha Schools; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 3,700 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools is seeking a Surfing Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Two assistant coaches and one head coach will support the surfing program in a seasonal capacity in Hawaii, with duties spanning coaching, student instruction, and program coordination.

The Head Coach stipend is $5,351 and the Assistant Coach stipend is $3,746, paid at season end. Roles require NFHS coaching certification, strong communication, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a variety of individuals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Previous coaching experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends on a frequent basis.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of sport including knowledge of all rules and regulations; skills, tactics and techniques.
• Translates sports knowledge to athletes and develops and evaluates athlete's and team's performance and progress.
• Teaches individual and team skills to athletes.
• Identifies observable outcomes besides just winning and losing.
• Assists athletes to reach their full potential.
• Has the ability and patience to develop athletes.
• Addresses athletes' individual needs (not at the expense of the entire team).
• Organizes and supervises well-planned, safe and efficient practices and games by utilizing coaching staff effectively and efficiently.
• Prepares team for games/matches/meets.
• Conducts self in an ethical and professional manner and presents self as a positive role model for the athletes.
• Respects athletes and motivates and inspires players.
• Displays encouraging conduct and has a positive attitude with athletes.
• Develops team concept in student-atheletes within values-driven framework of the KS organization.
• Promotes sportsmanship and respect for game rules and respect for officials.
• Provides a good balance between skill development and team concepts.
• Addresses each player as part of a team.
• Assists athletes to reach their full potential.
• Provides an enjoyable environment and experience.
• Handles administrative responsibilities such as resolving disciplinary issues appropriately and effectively; ensuring student-athlete medical and academic eligibility; and completing other administrative responsibilities timely and responsibly.
• Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc.; assisting equipment and locker room personnel as necessary; assisting with planning and budgeting for the sport; and inventorying equipment.
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, administrators, other coaches, and the community as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification

Job description

Kamehameha Schools is seeking a Surfing Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Two assistant coaches and one head coach will support the surfing program in a seasonal capacity in Hawaii, with duties spanning coaching, student instruction, and program coordination.

The Head Coach stipend is $5,351 and the Assistant Coach stipend is $3,746, paid at season end. Roles require NFHS coaching certification, strong communication, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends.