The professional network behind surf careers.
Connecting surf instructors, surf schools, surf camps, training academies, education groups and industry partners across a growing international network.
Careers · Accreditation · Instructor Training · Education · Recruitment · Trade
One network. More professional opportunities.
Choose the part of SSA that matters to you today — and stay connected as your career or organisation develops.
Built around the professional surf community
A growing international surf network
We promote the reach of the Alliance by location while protecting the professional relationships behind it.
Scotland
Training · Surf · Opportunities
Ireland
Surf · Careers · Community
England
Schools · Careers · Training
Wales
Training · Education · Careers
France
Training · Camps · Work
Portugal
Surf · Training · Opportunities
Spain
Schools · Camps · Careers
Southern Spain
Training · Surf · Education
Morocco
Camps · Training · EmploymentSri Lanka
Surf · Camps · OpportunitiesIndonesia
Training · Careers · SurfSumba
Surf · Development · Network
Build a career in surfing
SSA helps qualified instructors stay connected to jobs, professional development, training and the wider surf-school industry.
- Professional instructor profile
- Surf and paddle boarding job opportunities
- Job alerts and priority opportunities
- CV and career support
- Advanced training and CPD
- Future qualification verification options
Accreditation. Recruitment. Support.
SSA membership is designed to help surf schools and camps strengthen operations, develop staff and connect with qualified instructors and industry partners.
- SSA professional accreditation
- Advertise instructor vacancies
- Access recruitment opportunities
- SOP, EAP and risk-management support
- Staff training and professional development
- Trade and industry opportunities
Professional training that opens doors
Build recognised coaching, rescue and water-safety skills through professional training pathways designed for instructors, surf schools and education groups.
Education and industry partnerships
SSA can do more than membership — connecting professional education with the equipment and organisations that support surf schools.
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Bespoke programmes combining professional qualifications, ocean education, employability, practical coaching experience and international training.
Professional Equipment & Industry Partners
Connecting professional operators with surfboards, wetsuits, paddle boards, rescue equipment, instructor kit and relevant supplier opportunities.
From qualification to a career in surfing
SSA stays useful long after the course is finished.
Train
Gain professional instructor and safety qualifications.
Join
Become part of the Surf School Alliance network.
Work
Access relevant jobs and professional opportunities.
Progress
Develop through advanced training and CPD.
Lead
Become a senior coach, trainer, manager or owner.
Better instructors. Stronger surf schools. More opportunities.
Join a growing international network connecting training, employment, education, professional standards and the surf industry.