CAREERS
Teach Where You'd
Rather Be Riding.
We're hiring qualified kitesurfing and wingfoil instructors to join our team on Langebaan Lagoon.
Teach Where You'd
OPEN POSITIONS
We're Hiring Instructors
We're looking for qualified, passionate kitesurfing and wingfoil instructors to join our team on Langebaan Lagoon. Seasonal and full-time positions available.
Seasonal & Full-Time
Kitesurfing Instructor
IKO Level 1+ certified, Langebaan-based
Teach complete beginners through to independent riders, across private and small-group lessons. You'll be on the water daily, coaching via radio headset, in one of the most consistent kitesurfing locations in the world.
- Valid IKO (or equivalent) instructor certification
- Confident teaching beginners & intermediates
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Strong swimmer, comfortable in open water daily
Seasonal & Full-Time
Wingfoil Instructor
VDWS Level 1+ certified, Langebaan-based
Guide students through their first wing flights, from land-based wing handling right through to sustained foiling. Kitesurfing instructor experience is a strong plus, but not required.
- Valid VDWS (or equivalent) wingfoil certification
- Comfortable teaching beginners in open water
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Patient, clear communicator under radio coaching
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Instructor Requirements
Whether you're applying to teach kitesurfing or wingfoiling, these are the baseline qualifications we look for in every instructor who joins the team.
IKO Certification
A valid IKO Level 1 instructor certificate or higher (VDWS, BKSA or other recognised equivalent accepted) for your discipline.
Teaching Experience
Proven experience teaching complete beginners through to intermediate riders, ideally in a commercial school environment.
First Aid & CPR
A current, valid First Aid and CPR certificate is mandatory before you're signed off to teach independently.
Water Safety
Strong swimmer, confident self-rescue and competent assisting a student in difficulty, every session, all season.
Radio Coaching
Comfortable coaching students via radio headset — clear, calm instruction while watching conditions and other water users.
People Skills
Patient, encouraging and confident working with nervous beginners — teaching ability matters as much as riding ability.
JOIN THE TEAM
How to Apply
01
Send Your CV & Certifications
Email your CV along with a copy of your IKO (or equivalent) instructor certification and First Aid certificate. Tell us a bit about your teaching experience and availability.
02
Interview & Water Assessment
Shortlisted applicants will have a short call with us, followed by an on-water skills and teaching assessment here on Langebaan Lagoon.
03
Join The Team
Successful applicants are onboarded with our equipment, teaching standards and radio coaching systems before taking on your first students.