Advanced Surf Coach in Palm Desert, California at DSRT Surf

DSRT SURF isn’t a traditional workplace, and we’re not looking for a traditional surf coach.

We’re building a fast growing hospitality and lifestyle brand where surf culture, guest experience, safety, and community come together in a unique way. We’re looking for experienced surf professionals who are passionate about coaching, guest interaction, water safety, and creating unforgettable experiences in and around the water.

The Advanced Surf Coach is responsible for coaching guests during advanced surf sessions while helping maintain a safe, positive, and high energy environment. This role supports surf operations through coaching, guest engagement, safety awareness, and operational readiness across the surf experience.

This role is best suited for experienced surfers who are confident coaching guests in dynamic surf environments.

What You’ll Do

• Coach guests during advanced surf sessions and experiences
• Provide instruction, feedback, encouragement, and surf guidance in a safe and professional manner
• Support guest safety and operational awareness in and around the water
• Help create a positive, welcoming, and high energy surf environment
• Assist with surf operations, session flow, equipment handling, and guest readiness
• Communicate clearly with guests, leadership, and surf operations team members
• Support opening, closing, and operational setup duties as needed
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of surf areas and equipment
• Help ensure company safety procedures and operational standards are consistently followed

What You Bring

• Previous surf coaching, surf instruction, or strong surfing experience required
• Strong understanding of surf etiquette, safety, and wave awareness
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests and team members
• Positive attitude and strong guest service mindset
• Ability to remain calm and safety focused in fast paced environments
• Experience working in hospitality, recreation, athletics, or guest experience environments is a plus
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and operational conditions
• Stoke

Who You Are

You’re curious, positive, and excited to help build something unique from the ground up. You enjoy coaching, connecting with people, and creating memorable experiences in and around the water.

You bring strong energy, professionalism, and adaptability to fast moving environments. You’re safety minded, team oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the guest experience and surf operations team.

Compensation

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Why DSRT SURF

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up where hospitality meets surf culture in a way that hasn’t been done before. You’ll work directly with leadership and play an important role in shaping the operational flow, culture, and experience of the organization from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DSRT SURF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

DSRT SURF provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should notify the company.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with DSRT SURF is at will, which means either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Work Location

In person.