Scope of services:
- Work in a project-based, contractor capacity to deliver surf report observation updates.
- Provide a clear and detailed analysis of current surf conditions and the expected surf and weather conditions for the rest of the day.
- Relay any camera issues.
- Provide forecaster notes for future dates.
- Deliver premium analyses: detailed forecast discussion on how the swell, weather, and wind that will impact the surf in the coming days.
- Familiarity with local coastlines and surf breaks in the United States and Caribbean, particularly Puerto Rico.
- A plus for familiarity with other surf zones around the world.
- Experience in the surf forecasting or meteorology space.
- Interested contractors must have an independently established business (LLC or other) to provide professional services and necessary equipment to fulfill the services and deliverables.
- A flexible schedule - ability to provide services for deadlines on any day of the week or public holidays.
- Open timeframe - able to complete services and deliverables for requested projects outside of normal business hours.
- We are seeking contractors for the provision of professional services described above, this is not a posting for full-time, part-time, casual, or temporary employment.
- We are looking to connect with qualified contractors to engage as future project needs arise. Interested service providers are encouraged to submit their information regarding qualifications, standard rates and availability.
- Project needs will dictate start dates, budgets and contract periods, which are unknown at this time.
Top Skills
What We Do
Since 1985, Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc. has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and since expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean-goers, we're constantly seeking out ways to deliver the peak ocean experience to our global audience.
Our brands serve a wide swath of ocean-goers. Surfline is the leading surf report, forecast and media product, used by millions of surfers worldwide to connect with their passion - surfing. Buoyweather serves offshore cruisers, anglers, kite surfers and many other open ocean enthusiasts via a multi-faceted suite of marine weather charts and forecasts that help you to stay safe out on the water. FishTrack specifically targets offshore anglers, providing all of the oceanographic overlays and data you need to find and catch more fish.
Our core values are reflective of our balanced culture, a fine line between growth-oriented focus and a laidback beach lifestyle. They are: Bring Your Passion, Keep It Personal, Be Humble, Set Your Line and Push Our Limits. We lean on our values as a guiding light for all of our decisions, from strategic planning to the way we clean up after ourselves in the office kitchen (well, usually).
Ultimately, we help people to enjoy the ocean. We believe this purpose has the power to bring joy to human beings all over the world, and we embrace the opportunity to deliver on that cause.
