Type of Job
Full time
Job Location
Puerto Madero, Chis., Mexico
Placement
40 hours per week with 2 full days off.
Accommodation and two meals per day provided.
Site Type
Live Onsite
**Reports to**:
Mision Surf Manager
Our Visión and Focus
The Misión México Foundation aims to break cycles of poverty, abuse and inequality; providing
opportunities for every child and youth that we care for to succeed.
Through long-term solutions like
education, practical and emotional care and community development, we provide tools and
opportunities for children and youth to advance in every aspect of their lives, becoming the best that they can be.
Our core focuses are; education and extracurricular activities; safe homes with a family environment; health and wellbeing support; community development, personal development and life skills.
Misión Surf was born out of Misión México's passion for the ocean.
We are a not-for-profit hotel and surf school with a sister home and a sister community project in Tapachula.
Since opening Misión Surf, we've hosted community classes, surf workshops, yoga retreats and we even care for animals.
Misión Surf is a place for people to enjoy whilst giving back to the wider community, and supporting our mission to give love, life, and hope.
Role Context
Misión Surf needs experienced surfers who can bring exciting energy to our programs and classes.
Our Surf and Community Officer will work closely with the team assisting in enhancing and expanding our surf and community programs, building good relationships with our local community, and helping to develop our youths surf and water skills.
Must be Spanish/English speaking.
The role starts with a one month salary followed by commission based salary.
**Responsibilities**:
**Mision Surf**:
**When Required**:
Assisting with promotion of Mision Surf surf classes and programs.
Encouraging new ideas and ways to enhance classes and programs.
**Community Classes**:
**Expected**:
**Tuesdays and Saturdays**: Assist our young surfers out on the waves - this includes pushing them on the waves, offering encouragement and support, and motivating our youngest surfers to get out on their boards.
Assisting with the re-opening and managing of local community classes
Working with our team to encourage involvement from the community children.
This may include walks around the community reminding children the classes are on, interacting with and getting permission from their parents.
Encourage the older, more confident surfers of Villa del Sol to surf with you during the week.
Deliver swimming lesson to beginners
**When Possible**:
Run surf and ocean awareness workshops, refreshing, and educating our youth on ocean safety; for example, how to spot riptides, basic first aid etc.
Organise and plan thorough workshops and classes.
Surf Program
**Expected**:
Delivering, or assisting with, surf lessons to paying guests and customers, in a professional manner.
Cleaning boards after use, general cleaning, tidying, and organising of the surf shack
Essential Criteria
Desired Criteria
Certified water attendants (lifesaving and lifeguarding)
Proven experience delivering surf lessons to youth
Proven experience delivering swim lessons to youth
Conversational in both English and Spanish
Full driving license, with willingness to drive 10 passenger van or pickup truck in Mexico if required
Qualifications, Experience, and other requirements
Experience in teaching children and/or young adults (evidence to be cited)
Minimum of a 2-month commitment
Valid 'working with children check' and undergo a Criminal Records Check prior to engagement.
Subsequently must report any criminal charges or court appearances
Two references from previous employers
Desirable Criteria
Additional Information
These roles are for an immediate start.
How to Apply
1.
A covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and abilities requirements outlined in the advertisement and role description (Maximum of 2 pages);
2.
A current CV or Resume;
3.
Copies of any relevant qualifications
4.
The contact details of two professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.