As we head into the fourth year of the Surfing England Surf Instructor Recreation Award, we’re excited to invite applications for new Trainer Assessors (TAs) to join our national team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced surf coaches who are passionate about developing others and shaping the future of surf coaching in England.
Our online theory course and nationwide network of Surfing England Trainer Assessors are now well established and widely recognised. With demand for high-quality training continuing to grow, we are expanding our TA team to ensure our coach development remains industry-leading.
Explore the Surf Instructor Recreation Award here.
Why Become a Trainer Assessor?
Becoming a TA is a rewarding career pathway for surf coaches who want to take the next step and contribute to the development of the next generation. As a Trainer Assessor, you will use your expertise, experience, and leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality training and assessment across the country.
A More Diverse and Inclusive Future
As part of our commitment to making surf coaching a more diverse and inclusive sector, we strongly encourage applications from women and members of under-represented communities in surfing.
In reviewing delivery from 2024 and 2025, we are also closely mapping regional and local demand. If you have prospective trainees in your area who wish to train at your surf centre in 2026, we’d love to hear from you.
Background: Building the Best Coaching Pathway in Surfing
In 2021, Surfing England undertook an in-depth research project involving over 100 surf schools, coaches, and assessors. The findings set us on a mission to build the strongest coaching development pathway in surfing.
Read the full 2021 report here.
Following this work, we launched our new Surf Instructor Award—piloted in early 2023 and now successfully producing Surfing England–accredited instructors nationwide. Trainer Assessors play a vital role in this pathway, ensuring the highest standards of training and assessment.
How to Apply
Please review the Trainer Assessor Job Specification, which includes full details on the role and the application process.
Application deadline: Monday 15th December (end of day).
For questions or an informal chat about the role, please contact Nick@surfingengland.org.
