Grow Your Coaching Business
The complete platform for independent surf instructors to manage lessons and build their personal brand.
Private Lessons
Small Groups
Flexible Schedule
Client Management
Manage your teaching business
- Schedule and manage your lessons with ease.
- Keep track of your students' progress.
- Set your own availability and pricing.
- Handle bookings and payments professionally.
Build your personal brand
- Teaching Options:
Private lessons, small groups, specialty coaching - Business Tools:
Personal calendar, payments, client profiles - Your Earnings:
Keep ~82% of revenue after platform fees
Everything You Need to Grow as an Independent Coach
Flexible Scheduling
Set your availability and accept bookings without back-and-forth messages.
Student Profiles
Track client preferences, progress, and past sessions — all in one place.
Instant Payments
Get paid securely through Stripe, with automatic confirmations and receipts.
Reviews & Ratings
Build your reputation with verified reviews after each session.
Assessments
Send short quizzes or reflection tasks to help students improve between lessons.
Progress Feedback
Log feedback and assign scores or tips after each surf session.
Marketplace Profile
Be discovered by new students browsing Surfyx by location or style.
Real-Time Chat
Message students, reschedule sessions, or answer quick questions instantly.
Certificates
Offer digital certificates or milestones for student achievements.
Dashboard Insights
See weekly bookings, income, and top-performing lesson types.
Custom Branding
Add your logo, tone, and personal intro to your instructor profile.
Multi-Service Setup
Offer private lessons, video analysis, camps, or surf fitness sessions in one dashboard.
Get discovered on the Surfyx marketplace
- Build your reputation with student reviews and ratings.
- Chat directly with potential students.
- Track and manage all your teaching sessions.
- Showcase your expertise and certifications.
Perfect for All Kinds of Surf Instructors
Solo Coaches
Independently manage your bookings, lessons, and student follow-ups from one platform.
Group Lesson Leaders
Offer small-group sessions, manage rosters, and set flexible class sizes with waitlists.
Seasonal Instructors
Update your availability per season, travel with ease, and maintain student history year-round.
Location-Based Coaches
Teach at multiple beaches or spots with geo-tagged visibility and location filters.
Video Coaches
Offer remote coaching via video analysis, feedback sessions, and digital assessments.
Part-Time Professionals
Balance your surf instruction with other work using schedule blocks and mobile tools.
Why Surfyx Beats Manual Workarounds
| Feature | Manual Method | With Surfyx |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson Scheduling | Google Calendar | Integrated Timetable |
| Payments | Cash / PayPal | Stripe Payouts |
| Student Management | Spreadsheets | Profiles + Progress Tracking |
| Assessments | Printed Sheets | Quizzes + Digital Tasks |
| Grading | Notes or Verbal | Submission Review & Feedback |
| Reputation | Word of Mouth | Verified Reviews |
| Student Communication | WhatsApp / Email | In-app Messaging |
| Analytics | None | Booking & Performance Insights |
| Lesson Content | Printed Handouts | Digital Slide Builder |
| Certifications | Manual Issuance | Auto-Generated Certificates |
| Online Presence | No Website | Marketplace Profile |
| Setup & Support | DIY | Guided Onboarding + Support |
How It Works for Instructors
Create Your Instructor Profile
Sign up and complete your profile with bio, experience, certifications, and surf style.
Add Your Teaching Locations
Specify the beaches or surf spots where you offer lessons, with custom availability for each.
Set Your Availability
Define your weekly calendar, blackout dates, and session durations with ease.
Create Lesson Types
Offer private, group, or beginner lessons with different pricing and limits per session.
Publish Your Services
Make your listings public and searchable on the Surfyx marketplace.
Start Accepting Bookings
Let students discover, book, and pay for your services online in a few clicks.
Communicate with Students
Use in-app messaging and notifications to stay connected before and after lessons.
Deliver the Lesson
Meet your students, deliver your session, and mark attendance right from your dashboard.
Assign Optional Assessments
Send quizzes or progress tasks after lessons to reinforce learning and track skill growth.
Review Student Progress
Give feedback, update progress logs, and help students track their journey.
Collect Ratings & Reviews
Automatically prompt students to leave a verified review after their session.
Track Your Growth
Use dashboards to view your bookings, revenue, reviews, and performance over time.
Case Study: SurfCoach Alex
After switching to Surfyx, Alex doubled his private lesson bookings and reduced no-shows by 70%. With one simple dashboard to manage clients, availability, and payments, he spends less time on admin and more time in the water.
- Increased bookings via Surfyx marketplace
- Cut time spent on admin by 8 hours/week
- Built a strong review profile and client base
“I used to juggle spreadsheets, messages, and apps. Surfyx gave me one clean place to run my entire business — and I’ve never looked back.”
What Instructors Are Saying
“Surfyx made it easy to handle bookings and payments while focusing on my students.”
“No more juggling spreadsheets — everything’s in one place.”
“Surfyx gave me more time to coach and less time to worry about admin.”
“I get instant notifications for new bookings. It’s a game changer.”
“I run sessions across beaches and still manage everything from my phone.”
“The dashboard is super clean and the reviews help me attract more students.”
“I used to rely on WhatsApp. Now, students book directly through Surfyx.”
“Managing private and group lessons has never been smoother.”
“I now offer package deals and track student progress effortlessly.”
“Surfyx helped me grow a client base across multiple cities.”
“My students love the reminders and messaging features.”
“The automatic confirmations and payments are so helpful.”
“I built a pro profile and started getting more referrals.”
“Perfect for part-timers like me. Keeps everything organized.”
“Surfyx lets me combine lessons and local tours in one platform.”
“Setup was fast and support is always responsive.”
“I use it on the go — everything syncs perfectly across devices.”
“I teach at different beaches and still stay fully booked.”
“I went from manual to magical — Surfyx takes care of the boring stuff.”
“Great for tracking my young students' lessons and feedback.”
Seamless Integrations
Surfyx connects with the tools you already use — making setup easy and workflows smooth.
Trusted by Surf Instructors Worldwide
Independent coaches across 12+ countries use Surfyx to manage their teaching careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Surfyx allows instructors to create both private sessions and group classes with custom pricing and schedules.
Once your profile is published, students can discover and book your lessons directly from the Surfyx marketplace.
No, Surfyx provides a professional instructor profile page with all your services, availability, and reviews built-in.
Surfyx includes a smart calendar system that lets you set your availability and automatically manage bookings.
Yes, Surfyx includes built-in messaging and notification tools to help you stay in touch with your students.
Surfyx integrates with Stripe to ensure fast, secure payouts directly to your account after each booking.
Yes, you can upload media to showcase your skills, teaching style, and surf conditions.
Students can leave verified ratings and reviews after each lesson, helping build your reputation.
Yes, you can list sessions at different beaches or surf spots and manage each location's availability.
While not required, certified instructors often attract more bookings and are highlighted on Surfyx.
Yes, Surfyx lets you bundle lessons into packages or run full surf camp programs.
Our team offers live chat and email support to assist you with setup, bookings, and feature usage.
Absolutely. You can block dates for holidays, travel, or rest days using the availability calendar.
Yes, Surfyx is fully responsive and mobile-friendly, so you can manage everything on the go.
No — you can offer yoga, fitness sessions, or guided tours if they complement your surf services.
There are no commission fees. You pay a flat subscription and keep 100% of your earnings.
Yes, Surfyx provides digital waiver collection and storage for every student before their first session.
You can track student attendance, lesson history, and assessment feedback from your dashboard.
Yes, cancellations and rescheduling are fully supported with notifications sent to affected students.
Surfyx features your profile in local listings, SEO-friendly pages, and smart recommendations to students.
Flexible Plans for Every Instructor
Choose a plan that grows with your surf coaching journey.
Starter
$19/month
Perfect for solo instructors just starting out
- Basic scheduling & lesson booking
- 1 student chat channel
- Profile on Surfyx marketplace
- Email support
Professional
$39/month
For instructors with growing student bases
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited chat channels
- Assessments & student feedback
- Analytics & earnings reports
- Priority support
Elite
Custom
For advanced coaches & multi-region operations
- All Professional features
- White-label profile
- Custom domain & branding
- API access & webhooks
- Dedicated onboarding
Trusted by Top Surf Brands & Media
Surfyx has been featured in leading surf publications and platforms that shape the industry.
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