Blue Coast is always hiring for freelance Surf & SUP instructors and Coasteer Guides based at Cullen Beach, Moray, Scotland. We also offer full-time and part-time contracted seasonal positions during our busy season for instructors and beach hands. Our season is from April through October with the busiest period of work in July & August.
We'd like to work with passionate, positive and reliable people, who understand what Blue Coast is all about; creating a welcoming place that offers safe, fun, and memorable experiences for our customers.
Benefits include:
Please see a list of open positions below:
We're always hiring for freelance activity instructors. Ideally, you will be fully qualified with some teaching experience, but applications are welcomed from people not yet fully qualified who want to share their experience and positive vibes in the water.
Ideal qualifications:
Please email hello@bluecoastcullen.co.uk with your C.V., phone number, and short introduction on you and why you would like to work with us at Blue Coast.
👋 Blue Coast is all about creating a welcoming place that offers safe, fun, and memorable experiences for our customers. Have a read of our Mission, Vision, and Values to understand the type of company we are.
⭐ We aim to offer the best coastal adventure experiences in Scotland, with a focus on delivering high-quality, positive, and memorable experiences for every individual every single time.
Surf / SUP Instructor
Blue Coast is a small surf school opened in April 2022, that is typically run by our owner/instructor Adam with the support of various freelance instructors and casual lesson assistant staff throughout the season. During the months of July & August we are extremely busy with both local and tourist trade as well as our summer camps.
Our Summer Instructor role is a full-time role for the months of July & August delivering beginner surf & paddleboard lessons/sessions 5 days a week. You will work alongside Adam and our lesson assistant staff to deliver great experiences to our customers.
We are an ambitious business and have made a big splash in our short time opening! This is a perfect seasonal position for a responsible and motivated instructor looking to learn the ins and outs of an activity / experience business and progress their career in the outdoor industry.
Comfortable accommodation in Cullen is available if required.
You hold or can obtain the following qualifications before July:
If you hold one or some of the above qualifications but not all, but feel you otherwise would be a great fit for the role, please still apply and we can look at arranging training before July.
💰 We offer a full-time contract for the months of July & August, paid pro rata £30000pa (£2500pm). This is for a 5-day working week, typical hours are 0900-1700 and the 5 days are scheduled around demand after agreement with you.
A typical day will see you teaching 2 two-hour lessons, starting at 10am and 2pm, either alongside another instructor / lesson assistant or solo depending on demand and numbers of participants. You will have a break of around an hour in between lessons for lunch.
There is also potential for additional overtime if you are available and there is demand on more days of the week (typical in summer). This will be paid at time and a third (£19.18ph).
🏠 Comfortable accommodation in the centre of Cullen has been arranged if required. Further information on application.
💼 Potential for a recurring yearly extended contract for the full April-October season and progression to lead instructor / operations manager role for the right candidate.
Other benefits:
Please email hello@bluecoastcullen.co.uk with your C.V., phone number, and short introduction on you and why you would like to work with us at Blue Coast.
We're looking for a surf instructor to help with our busy Nippers Kids Club on Thursday afternoons/evenings, normally running from around 5pm until 7.30pm.
There will be weekly work through April, May, June, September and October. There is also ample opportunity for freelance work outside of the Nippers Kids Club throughout the year and in our busiest period of July & August.
Ideally, you will be fully qualified with some teaching experience, but applications are welcomed from people not yet fully qualified who want to share their experience and positive vibes in the water.
Ideal qualifications:
Please email hello@bluecoastcullen.co.uk with your C.V., phone number, and short introduction on you and why you would like to work with us at Blue Coast.
We're looking for casual Beach Hands to help the school run seamlessly during our busy season, involving:
This role would suit a local person or school leaver looking for a first part-time/weekend job. There will be steady work from April through October, with particularly busy periods during the summer. Surfing/paddleboarding experience or photography experience is not essential; as long as you want to get involved, you'll soon learn!
Please email hello@bluecoastcullen.co.uk with your C.V., phone number, and short introduction on you and why you would like to work with us at Blue Coast.
We have exciting plans for the future! If you're interested in being a part of Blue Coast, please have a look around our website to see what we're all about.
If you feel you'd be a good fit and would like to work in a great environment by the sea, please get in touch with your C.V.; including your phone number and a quick introduction to hello@bluecoastcullen.co.uk.
We are open to speculative applications and are always looking for awesome people to help us grow and deliver high-quality experiences. Please feel free to get in touch if your ideal position is not listed in this page.
Blue Coast’s mission is to help people feel good by providing safe, positive experiences in the sea that encourage lasting benefits beyond the beach.
A community around the sea and surf in the North East of Scotland.
A hub for creativity and the promotion of physical and mental health.
A place where people can find respite from the stresses and frictions of everyday life, and be inspired by our beautiful coastline.
Being down-to-earth and genuine.
We take pride in our work.
Physical, mental, and environmental.
Passion & ambition, hard work, and initiative.
Supporting others; building a better future.
Social connection, and connection with nature.
We have had various sessions with Adam @ Blue Coast - always brilliant, helpful, learning & confident, safe environment
Great teachers & all in fantastic locations with excellent equipment - I had some trepidation for my first surfing lesson, I needn’t have worried, 2nd time we had a ‘big sea’ but guided by Adam I had one of the most exhilarating experiences - I will be doing this again - I think I’m improving 😝
My daughter and I had a fabulous time. Adam was very professional. The session was not only informative but fun and worth every penny. Would definitely recommend booking with Blue Coast Surf & Paddle.
We joined a small group of mixed ability surfers while we were up in Scotland and thoroughly enjoyed our session with Adam. The mixed nature was no problem for Adam and he was able to give us all individual tips that helped us improve through the session.
If anyone is in the area and is looking for a surf lesson then I would highly recommend Blue Coast. You're a superstar, Adam.
My son and daughter have really enjoyed their surf lessons with Adam at Blue Coast Surf & Paddle. Great addition to Cullen beach and look forward to trying out the coasterering next. Thoroughly recommend 👌
Fun, informative, and in a lovely location, it was a great experience, something slightly different to the usual activities, and was overall an enjoyable morning. Adam was supportive and patient and very good at explaining all the fundamentals. Will definitely be paddleboarding in the future thanks to Adam and the confidence he inspires!
I have been taking surfing lessons with Adam at Blue Coast most Sundays since early July after a recommendation from a friend and it is one of the most fun experiences I’ve had.
He is extremely professional and clearly very passionate about what he does and even though I’ve been doing lessons in a group setting, he makes sure everyone gets one on one time with pointers on how you can improve.
I’m 36 years old and never surfed before but have discovered that it’s never too late to start. Whether you fancy trying it alone or in a big group you won’t be disappointed and will be made to feel very welcome.
I visited Blue Coast for a first go at surfing and loved it. Adam was brilliant with the group, knowledgeable and a great instructor. I enjoyed myself and the instruction so much I went back up two days for stand up paddle boarding. Top notch
I did a coasteering adventure few weeks ago and it was the funnest and most exciting thing ever! Although it looked a bit dangerous when I saw videos online prior to the session, on the day Adam helped me feel confident and safe. He went over every step carefully and prepared us for jumping by gradually increasing heights. Every activity was optional and the atmosphere was great. I honestly can’t wait to do it again!
Adam is very knowledgeable and reassuring and was an excellent tutor. We were both quite apprehensive but Adam made it an excellent experience. Would highly recommend .
Our surfing lesson was great fun! Adam is an excellent teacher. We spent plenty of time in the water. We can't wait to go back!
Bought a session for granddaughter. She thoroughly enjoyed the day and the two staff members there ensured that she was getting well educated in the practicalities of surfing. On the way home she said she needs to come again and is keen on increasing competency. Thoroughly recommend Adam and his team for attention to detail . Definitely return for a few more lessons
Booked both a surf lesson for my son and a SUP lesson during the summer, both were great days out. Adam is a great teacher, read the abilities of everyone in the group and ensured all had a great time. All equipment was in perfect condition and had great photos emailed though after the lesson.Would highly recommend, and will be back next year.
Great, it was great fun, Adam is a great teacher and put us in a good mood. We were there in September when it was 12°C and it wasn't cold with the wetsuits in the water. Perfect location on the beach.
🏄🏼♀️Just had the most amazing time at Blue Coast Surfing! 🌊 Adam, our instructor, was an absolute gem. He was patient, fun, and made our surf lesson incredibly enjoyable 🤙🏼🏄♀️ I can't recommend Adam enough for anyone looking to catch some waves and have a blast while doing it! #SurfingFun #BlueCoastSurf&Paddle #AdamRocks 🌊
Brilliant morning with Adam who made it fun from the start. Two paddle boarding novices who thoroughly enjoyed his tuition and company. Fair play to him. He had us both standing and paddling by the end of the session. Can only highly recommend him and we are happy to visit him again.
Had a fantastic time coasteering around Portknockie out towards bow fiddle rock. Adam was very patient and encouraging especially to so ek e who doesn't do heights. Sea was calm and day was hot, a lovely afternoon and a rea treat for my son and myself. Thanks Adam - we had a blast!
I had great fun coasteering with Adam and a small group around portknockie, highly recommend giving it a go. I'm already wanting to do it again!
Fantastic location, great experience, Adam made us feel very welcome and is extremely knowledgeable about surrounding area.
Terrific surf lessons. All quality equipment provided. Adam is an excellent and attentive teacher who came across as genuinely invested in making sure everyone had the best experience. He’s also very communicative and helpful in the run up to the sessions and a very approachable and friendly person.
My grandsons think Adam is brilliant! He is patient, informative and helpful. My boys love learning with him!
