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The experience

We are looking for staff to help us with our surf lessons throughout our high season (November to May)

We prefer surfers with experience as instructors; however, if you are an intermediate-level surfer or above and believe that with some coaching you could handle the role, we could consider you.

We’re looking for proactive, resourceful individuals who take initiative, especially when it comes to maintenance and problem-solving.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 20 and 45 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The role of a surf instructor at Wildmex involves guiding our clients through their surf experiences with us. Lessons include welcoming clients, conducting a land-based lesson, providing equipment, a 10-minute walk to the beach, 1 hour and 45 minutes in the water assisting clients with surfing, returning to the branch, and rinsing and storing equipment.

Depending on the candidate's experience and skill, they may have their own groups or assist other instructors.

Activities & Shift

A minimum of 20 hours of work per week is expected, spread over 5 days, preferably as a surf instructor. However, if there aren’t enough lessons, assistance with general maintenance of the facilities or support at Reception will be requested.

The volunteer may keep their tips (which are quite good), and if they work more than 20 hours a week, they will receive payment corresponding to their skill level as an instructor.

The schedule is between 7:30 am to 8:30pm (only 4 hours at day)

Monday to Sunday with 2 days off per week.

Rules

- Smoking, alcohol, or drug use is not permitted at any of our facilities.
- Quiet hours begin at 9 pm.
- Participation in the staff common areas cleaning schedule is mandatory.
-You are required to keep your room clean and make your bed.
-Upon departure you are expected to return clean and folded bedding, as well as a clean room and having fulfilled your week's cleaning role.