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Scarborough Surf School, Cayton Bay

Work With Scarborough Surf School

Cayton Bay, Scarborough

Do you want to work on the beach, coach in the sea and be part of one of the most established surf schools on the Yorkshire Coast?

At Scarborough Surf School, we’re always interested in hearing from passionate, professional and motivated individuals who want to deliver exceptional coastal experiences at Cayton Bay, Scarborough.

We are recruiting for 2026!

We are currently recruiting full-time and part-time seasonal staff for 2026.

Team members must be:
• ISA qualified surf coaches, or
• Surfing England qualified coaches

If you are not yet qualified but are keen to work with us, we do offer Surfing England Coach Courses.

To find out more about the Surfing England Surf Coach Award, visit:
Become a surf instructor – Surfing England. If you’re looking to gain your qualification and join the team, please get in touch to discuss upcoming training opportunities.

We’re looking for individuals who are:
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Confident in the water
• Passionate about surfing and the outdoors

Why work with us?

Scarborough Surf School is:
• A Surfing England accredited surf school
• An AALA licensed activity provider
• A long-established business operating at Cayton Bay
• Known for high coaching standards and strong safety systems
• Experienced in working with schools, universities, Scouts and military groups
• A key part of the Yorkshire surf community

We deliver professional sessions with a relaxed, supportive atmosphere and a strong team culture.

What we look for

Working at Scarborough Surf School isn’t just about surfing ability.

We value:
• Professionalism
• Punctuality and reliability
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong safeguarding awareness
• Confidence managing groups of children and adults
• A calm, safety-first mindset

All team members must:
• Be DBS checked (or willing to apply)
• Hold appropriate safeguarding certification (NSPCC or Surfing England)
• Operate to AALA and Surfing England standards

Seasonal & Ongoing Opportunities

We recruit primarily between April and October, but we’re always keen to connect with strong candidates for future seasons.

Roles may include:
• Surf Coach
• SUP Coach
• Coasteering Guide
• Beach Lifeguard
• Assistant Coach

Retail & Operations Roles

Through our sister business, Secretspot Surf Shop, we occasionally recruit for:
• Retail assistants
• Seasonal shop staff
• Event support roles

How to apply

To apply or express interest, please email:

info@scarboroughsurfschool.co.uk

Include:
• Your CV
• Coaching qualifications
• Availability
• A short introduction about yourself

Even if we’re not actively recruiting at the time, we’re always happy to connect with quality candidates.

Contact us today

Get in touch with us to discuss activities and book your session today

Get in touch

Tori

Manager & Head Surf Coach

Known as Secretspot’s “Mother Hen,” Tori truly lives and breathes surfing. With over 20 years of surf experience, 16 years coaching, and 12 years as part of the Secretspot family, she plays a central role in everything we do. Tori manages all activities across the surf school and leads our coaching programme as Head Surf Coach, with a particular passion for junior development and performance surfing.

She created and leads our SuperGroms junior progression programme, helping young surfers build strong foundations and progress with confidence. Tori also delivers our advanced lessons, using video analysis, performance drills, and tailored coaching to support surfers looking to take their skills to the next level. Alongside this, she works as a Surfing England Coach Trainer Assessor, delivering coach courses here at Cayton Bay, and volunteers as a Team England Junior Squad Coach, supporting the next generation of competitive surfers.

You’ll probably recognise Tori from our socials, where she provides daily video surf reports, keeping the local community up to date with conditions and surf forecasts. Away from the water, she’s deeply involved in the local surf scene as the founder and chair of Scarborough Boardriders Club CIC and is often behind the scenes organising local surf contests, events, and socials.

During the busy summer months, Tori can be found at Cayton Bay day in, day out, making sure the surf school runs smoothly. When winter rolls around, she heads off to enjoy some free surfing at favourite destinations such as El Salvador, Bali and Ireland, before returning refreshed and ready for another season.

Paul "Tomo"

Owner

The backbone of our business, Tomo has grown up surfing Scarborough and has dedicated his life to the surf industry in the North East. With deep local knowledge and decades of experience in the water, he represents everything our surf school stands for: authenticity, expertise, and a genuine passion for the coastline we call home.

In 2008, Tomo took over the surf school from Ross and brought it together with Secretspot Surf Shop, established in 1989. As one of the oldest surf shops in the UK—and the largest in the North East—Secretspot has long been at the heart of the local surf community. Combining the two businesses was a natural progression, allowing Tomo to carry forward a shared ethos built on local knowledge, surf culture, and a lifelong love of Cayton Bay.

The philosophy has always been simple: run by surfers, for surfers. That means providing the best possible equipment, honest advice, and coaching rooted in real experience—whether you’re standing on a board for the first time or looking to progress your skills.

Known affectionately as our “Chief of Coasteering,” Tomo grew up exploring every nook and cranny of the East Coast. That lifelong familiarity with the coastline led him to become a trained coasteering instructor and to introduce coasteering to the Yorkshire Coast. Over the years, he has personally developed and led thousands of coasteering sessions, continually refining them to create the safe, professional, and unforgettable experiences we offer today.

Tomo’s depth of experience, commitment to safety, and passion for sharing the coastline are the foundation of everything we do.