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Surfing Instructor cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Surfing Instructor
I am writing to apply for the Surfing Instructor role at [Company Name]. With several seasons of coaching experience at beach and reef breaks, I am confident I can help your students learn safely and enjoy the ocean.
In my last season at a surf school, I took a group of first-time learners through a progressive week-long program. By the end of the week, most were standing and riding whitewater waves with control. I assessed the break each morning, adjusted the session plan for the tide and swell, and kept the group within the flagged area. I also used GoPro footage to give specific feedback on paddle technique and pop-up timing, which helped nervous learners see their own progress.
I want to work for [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I am looking for a team that takes safety seriously and helps instructors keep developing their own surfing and teaching skills.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your surf school.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.