Surfing Coach

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

Job Posting Title

Surfing Coach

Employee Type

Various

Recruiting Start Date

08-11-2026

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ‘ohana!

We are seeking a Head Coach and two (2) Assistant Coaches to support our Surfing program. These are seasonal positions for the school year 2026-2027 with tentative season dates from February 2027 to May 2027. A stipend of $5,351 (Head Coach) or $3,746 (Assistant Coach) will be paid at the end of the Spring sports season.

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination or for assisting with the coordination of the Kamehameha Athletic Sports program. This includes coaching, instructing students and performing other duties necessary to the development of players and teams, which demonstrates skills and values in keeping with Kamehameha's philosophy of athletics.

Essential 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-athletes 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. (e.g. grade checks, student-athlete records, timesheets, human resources requirements). Acts responsibly with regards to equipment, uniforms, etc. such as 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. Gets appropriate results to school and media timely. Promotes program in the local and state communities.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in coaching.
• National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate effectively with a variety of individuals to include students, coaches, other KS staff, physicians, parents, teachers and administrators.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Various high school or collegiate athletic participation
• High school or collegiate coaching experience
• Sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Christian values.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Activity such as walking, standing, dancing, running, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, etc.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [e-mail] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.

Compensation And Benefits

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ‘ohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii