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Meet the Swell team: Lee

This month Swell staff spotlight is Lee. He joined us late 2017, he is calm , patient, easy going  and all round fun guy to have around the camp. (Just don’t feed him any tequila)




Full Name: Lee Brown

Nick Name:
Lee

Position at Swell:
Surf Instructor

Nationality:
English

Age:
27

How long have you worked for Swell?
5 months, and many more to come

Languages:
English (just about)

Favourite music:
Punk Rock

Favorite drink:
Tequila

Hobbies:
Drumming, football (soccer), surfing, annoying Neno

Favorite surfboard:
The super fun 8’2 Nsp!

Favourite surf spot:
Encuentro

Favorite movie or TV show
Brooklyn 99

The best part about working for Swell is:
Everything (especially the food)

The part I don’t like is:
Getting abused by clients’ surf boards

One day I would like to……..
Be the drummer in a band

 

I am really good at….
Drinking tequila

But not very good at…….
Dancing (but the tequila tells me i can)

What would you like to see changed in the world?
Less plastic!

What are you doing to help the above.
Not use any and encourage people to cut down also

When people come to Swell and the Dominican Republic they should definitely………
Go to Gordito’s for Tacos, and take me of course

Tell us about yourself:

Made the best decision ever to quit my life as a chef and come work at Swell in the Dominican!

If you want to meet lee and the rest of the Swell team for an unforgettable surf holiday, have a look at our learn to surf packages and send us an email

 

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Surf Camp Job

Surf Camp Job

When: Positions open 2018

Length: Minimum commitment 6-8 months, ideally 12 months

Start: 2018

Position: Surf instructors

Where: Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Requirements: Previous teaching experience & ideally ISA qualified

Our place has a unique vibe and we have great clients, mostly professional people, who stay with us.

 
Surf Camp Job

The work can be 7 days a week when we are really busy but we have 3 coaches full time and normally between 6 and 12 people taking lessons at any one time. Our surf coaches have quite an easy run compared to European surf schools, though work starts early (6.30am) it is done by lunchtime. Then we like our coaches to socialise and take part in other fun activities with the guests. If you read our Trip Advisor reviews, you will get a sense of how important the staff mixing with the clients is to the overall success of Swell.

We provide accommodation and daily breakfast + 4 dinners (eating out in Cabarete costs just a few dollars for other meals). Salary will vary dependent on skills offered and experience.

Interested in this surf camp job?

Send an email today with resume + photos  to  Clare via [email protected]

Also include availability and salary expectations

 

About Swell Surf Camp:

We provide a quality surf holiday for surfers of all levels. The Surf & Yoga Holiday is a popular package where clients learn to surf and we teach Yoga in our garden 3 times a week.

The accommodation at Swell is of the highest standard found anywhere in the world for a surf camp. Stylish rooms and comfortable beds + AC and Fan and Ensuite bathroom

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Surf Instructor Job

Updated: January 2018

Surf Instructor Job

When:
Positions open for 2018

Length:
Minimum commitment 4 months, longer is possible and preferred

Position:
Surf instructors

Where:
Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Requirements:
Previous teaching experience & ideally ISA qualified

Swell has set whole new standards in accommodation and guest experience of surf camps.

Our place has a unique vibe and we have great clients, mostly professional people, who stay with us. The work can be 7 days a week when we are really busy but we have 3 coaches full time and normally between 6 and 12 people taking lessons at any one time. Our surf coaches have quite an easy run compared to European surf schools, though work starts early (6.30am) it is done by lunchtime. Then we like our coaches to socialise and take part in other fun activities with the guests. If you read our Trip Advisor reviews, you will get a sense of how important the staff mixing with the clients is to the overall success of Swell.

We provide accommodation and daily breakfast + 4 dinners (eating out in Cabarete costs just a few dollars for other meals). Salary will vary dependent on skills offered and experience. Spanish is not essential but is an advantage.

Interested?

Fill out this form with your details


 

About Swell Surf Camp:

We provide a quality surf holiday for surfers of all levels. The Surf & Yoga Holiday is a popular package where clients learn to surf and we teach Yoga in our garden 3 times a week.

The accommodation at Swell is of the highest standard found anywhere in the world for a surf camp. Stylish rooms and comfortable beds + AC and Fan and Ensuite bathroom

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