Full-Time
Maintenance Manager
Posted on 9/24/2025
World Surf League
201-500 employees
Organizes global professional surfing competitions
Compensation Overview
$90k - $105k/yr
Lemoore, CA, USA
In Person
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- High School Diploma or GED required
- 7+ years of maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity
- Proven experience managing teams in an industrial, aquatic, amusement, or similar technical environment
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and water filtration systems
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Proficient with CMMS, maintenance analytics, and Microsoft Office or equivalent
- Certified scuba diver and the ability to perform underwater inspections and maintenance
- Available for after-hours emergencies and weekend/holiday support
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and support staff
- Assign daily workloads, manage scheduling, and ensure timely task completion
- Conduct performance evaluations, training plans, and hiring decisions
- Foster a safety-first, teamwork-driven culture
- Oversee the safe operation of the wave system, including pumps, controls, hydraulics, motors, filtration, and electrical components and maintain the system to ensure a high level of reliability and system efficiency
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance (PM) programs
- Coordinate response to breakdowns, emergencies, and unexpected repairs
- Review and create maintenance logs, system performance reports, inventory and incident records to inform decision-making
- Develop and implement maintenance SOPs, long-term asset care plans, and system lifecycle strategies
- Partner with engineering and operations to scope and execute upgrades, retrofits, and capital projects
- Maintain detailed records of PM, inspections, certifications, and wave system data using CMMS or digital tools
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory levels, and procurement of tools, equipment, and parts
- Oversee vendor contracts, service agreements, and warranty tracking
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOSH, local codes, manufacturer guidelines, and internal safety standards
- Lead internal audits and coordinate external inspections or third-party maintenance reviews
- Work closely with system operations, surf team, engineering, IT, and safety teams
- Represent maintenance in leadership meetings, project planning, and operational reviews
- Act as the primary liaison with OEMs, contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Electrical License or Certification (Journeyman or higher)
- PLC/Automation experience (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- HVAC, Hydraulics, or Water Systems experience
- OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety training
- Project management certification (PMP or similar) a plus
- Exceptional work ethic
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible is essential
- Strong team player
The World Surf League runs professional surfing on a global stage, organizing tours such as the Championship Tour, Qualifying Series, Big Wave Tour, and Longboard Tour. Its product is live surfing competitions and coverage delivered through events plus digital platforms like its website and app, with live scoring and rankings. It differentiates itself with a single, integrated system of multi-format tours, direct media distribution across web, mobile, and broadcast, and strong focus on live fan engagement for sponsors. Its goal is to grow professional surfing by delivering high-quality events and broad coverage that attract fans, sponsors, and partners, expanding the sport’s reach and commercial value.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 12-stop calendar adds Raglan, New Zealand left-hand point break, expanding geographic reach and athlete appeal.
- Seven Network free-to-air Australian broadcasts reach mass audiences, driving sponsorship value and brand partnerships.
- Regional qualifying events like Jeffreys Bay LQS develop emerging talent pipelines and strengthen local market presence.
What critics are saying
- AWS and AllCloud control proprietary athlete biometrics data, enabling tech giants to launch competing analytics platforms.
- Raglan, New Zealand event depends on unproven Manu Bay left-hand break, risking weather-related cancellations and tour disruption.
- Free-to-air Seven Network deal locks WSL into low-revenue model while streaming competitors outbid for digital rights.
What makes World Surf League unique
- WSL governs professional surfing globally with 50-year Championship Tour heritage and exclusive event rights.
- Wearables partnership with AWS delivers real-time athlete performance data and enhanced fan engagement analytics.
- Maternity wildcard policy attracts female athletes by guaranteeing post-childbirth Championship Tour spots.
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Company News
Boost Mobile continues as Official Telecommunications Partner of WSL APAC in 2026. Boost Mobile and World Surf League renew partnership across Australian events in 2026 - best daily performances during aussie leg to feature as 'Boost Mobile Heat of the Day'. Friday, March 20, 2026 COOLANGATTA, Queensland, Australia (Friday, March 20, 2026) - Boost Mobile has renewed its partnership with the World Surf League (WSL), further extending its commitment to the sport as the Official Telecommunications Partner in Australia for 2026. This renewal reinforces Boost Mobile's long-standing connection to surfing and the coastal communities that have shaped Australian youth culture. As the category partner, Boost will be integrated across all four major WSL events in the country, including Championship Tour stops in Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland, as well as the Challenger Series event in Newcastle, NSW. Boost Mobile has been backing athletes, competitions and grassroots events since its launch more than 25 years ago. The 'Boost Mobile Heat of the Day' will continue in 2026 across all four events during the daily post-show broadcast and on WSL social media platforms. Boost Mobile will also feature exciting activations on the ground for many of the Australian events, including a rooftop viewing deck at Bells Beach and a skate ramp and rooftop DJ on the Gold Coast. "The WSL is grateful to continue our longstanding partnership with Boost Mobile in 2026," said WSL APAC President Andrew Stark. "Boost has supported professional surfing in Australia for more than two decades, and their continued presence at our major events across multiple states reflects a shared commitment to the strength of the sport. We value their support and look forward to working together during yet another incredible season." "Surfing is in the DNA of the Boost Mobile brand and reflects the lifestyle our customers live every day. From early morning surfs to road trips chasing waves, staying connected is part of the experience, and that's exactly what Boost Mobile delivers," said Bobby Geldens, CEO of Boost Mobile. "Boost Mobile is all about giving people the freedom to do more, whether that's streaming the latest heat from the beach, sharing a perfect wave with friends or following their favourite surfers around the world. Surf culture is built on connection, and we're proud to power that connection every day." "We're excited to be supporting the league and the athletes who inspire millions of surf fans around the world, and we can't wait to cheer on Boost Mobile ambassadors Jack Robinson and Sally Fitzgibbons during the season." About Boost Mobile Since humble beginnings in August 2000, World Surf League has become a leading youth mobile brand. World Surf League is here to give you more... The team at Boost Mobile is dedicated to putting its customers first. With access to the Full coverage of the Telstra Prepaid Mobile Network, World Surf League is working hard to bring you a great network, loads of data, no lock-in contracts, and great value. World Surf League is all about connecting you with the stuff you love. Whether it be driving, surfing, skating or riding, World Surf League back epic events and support everyone from rising talent to big names, so you get access to awesome content, behind-the-scenes moments and experiences that bring you closer to the action. Press contacts. For non-urgent matters, please contact its Los Angeles office at: +1-310-450-1212
Motherhood gets a wave of support. WSL introduces maternity wildcard, while community rallies celebrate inclusivity in surfing. 2026-03-17 Surfing embraces change: from competition to community. The surfing world just took a significant step forward. In a move that's sending ripples through the sport, the World Surf League (WSL) has announced a groundbreaking "maternity wildcard" policy. This isn't just a minor rule tweak; it's a potential game-changer for female athletes. French surfer Johanne Defay, who won Olympic bronze in Paris 2024, gets a guaranteed spot on the 2027 Championship Tour after her childbirth break, bypassing the usual qualifiers. Brazilian Tatiana Weston-Webb also benefits. As reported by Surf Coast News, this recognizes motherhood not as a career pause, but as a structural factor needing support in professional sports. It's about time the ocean community nurtures its mothers. This focus on inclusivity isn't happening in a vacuum. Across the globe, surfing is showing its heart. Back in Australia, Crescent Head celebrated its 14th annual Surf Rally. This wasn't just about winning; it was pure stoke. Under a perfect sun, surfers from super groms to the over-50s division shared waves. The vibe at the post-comp Surf Stomp at Surfaris was electric, with local legend Fergo reminding everyone: 'Don't pillage the village. Don't destroy what you have come to enjoy.' It was a masterclass in community spirit, proving the best sessions often happen when Surf Snaps share the stoke. You can feel the energy from the full story right here. Meanwhile, halfway across the world in Morocco, the tide is turning for women in surf. Six-time national champion Maryam El Gardoum is a beacon of inspiration. Growing up in Tamraght, she was often the only woman in the water. 'People found it strange; they thought that it was not a sport suitable for women,' she recalls. But her persistence paid off. Winning titles changed perceptions, and now she actively teaches other women, creating space for them to claim the waves as their own. El Gardoum sees surfing as therapy: 'When I am out in the ocean, I am able to connect with myself.' Dive into her inspiring journey over at Vogue Arabia. From the WSL's boardroom to the shores of Crescent Head and the breaks of Morocco, these stories show a surfing community evolving. Supporting mothers, celebrating shared joy, and empowering women - that's the real spirit of the sport. It's not just about the waves; it's about the people who ride them together.
Seven Network to broadcast World Surf League action Live and Free once again in 2026. WSL live events and highlights shows to live on the Seven Network and 7plus. Thursday, February 19, 2026 COOLANGATTA, Queensland, Australia (Friday, February 20, 2026) - 2026 will see the Seven Network continue as the World Surf League's (WSL) official 'Free-to-Air Broadcaster' in Australia for the 50th year of crowning World Surfing Champions. Challenger Series and Championship Tour events will be broadcast live and free on 7plus thanks to the new agreement. "The WSL is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with the Seven Network," said WSL APAC President Andrew Stark. "This is such an important and historic year for professional surfing, and being able to celebrate the season on the home of free-to-air sport in Australia is fantastic. Seeing our events and athletes elevated on this platform amongst the biggest sports in Australia and the world is so important to surfing, and we thank Seven for the ongoing support." Live and free action will commence in just a few weeks at the Bioglan Newcastle Surfest presented by Bonsoy Challenger Series event, before four back-to-back Championship Tour events around Australia and New Zealand. In the 50th year of crowning World Champions, the CT season will culminate at Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii, where the men's and women's titles will once again be decided. Seven's coverage of the WSL Championship Tour will commence at the iconic Bells Beach in Victoria from April 1 for the Rip Curl Pro, live and free on 7plus Sport. The first stop of the tour will feature a 36-man and 24-woman field highlighted by Aussie superstar and 2025 Women's WSL World Champion Molly Picklum, fellow Aussie star Jack Robinson, as well as other highly ranked competitors in Italo Ferreira and Caitlin Simmers. 2026 will also see the return of 8-time World Champion Stephanie Gilmore, 5-time World Champion Carissa Moore and 3-time World Champion Gabriel Medina. Seven will be the home of the WSL Championship Tour for fans to witness the world's best battle it out in events across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, before culminating in Hawaii, where Aussies will be hoping Molly Picklum can make it back-to-back WSL Championship titles. The Seven Network's Commercial Director of Sport, Renee Quirk, said: "World Surf League is thrilled to extend its partnership with the World Surf League, a property that continues to deliver premium sport, incredible storytelling and a highly engaged, passionate audience. "Surfing resonates strongly with both fans and brands, and this new deal reinforces its commitment to showcasing world-class competition live and free to Australians everywhere. "Moments like Molly Picklum's triumph highlight exactly why the WSL belongs on the screens of Seven and 7plus Sport, we're thrilled to include this iconic sport in our line-up once again in 2026." The Seven Network's Head of Sport Digital, Kirsty Bradmore, said: "World Surf League has seen great success with the WSL on Seven and 7plus Sport in years past, it's great for surfing fans that World Surf League will once again be able to provide them the best coverage of the competition all year round. "7plus Sport will be the only place fans need to go to ensure they are up to date on the WSL, with live streams, highlights and preview shows ensuring fans can catch all the action from the events both in Australia and across the world. "There is clearly a big appetite for surfing in Australia, especially with the rise of Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson in recent years. We're excited to be able to deliver fans state-of-the-art coverage for WSL, kicking off at Bells Beach in Victoria in April." The continuation of the partnership will also allow surf fans to watch WSL highlight shows, including 'Inside Pro Surfing', on free-to-air television on the Seven Network and simulcast on 7plus Sport. Seven's Live and Free coverage of the 2026 WSL season will commence on March 9 at the Bioglan Newcastle Surfest presented by Bonsoy Challenger Series event. Press contacts. For non-urgent matters, please contact its Los Angeles office at: +1-310-450-1212
WSL 2026 Championship Tour Calendar: full schedule, new format and every stop revealed. Complete 2026 WSL Championship Tour schedule with all 12 stops, new format details, increased women's field and revamped Pipe Masters finale. The World Surf League has unveiled the complete 2026 Championship Tour calendar, featuring a revamped 12-stop schedule that marks the 50th year of the World Tour. The season will run from April to December, with the tour starting in Australia and concluding in Hawaii with a revitalised Pipe Masters finale. For the first time, men and women will compete across a fully combined schedule, with an increased women's field joining the tour. The regular season will feature nine events with 36 men and 24 women. Following stop nine at Lower Trestles in California, the fields narrow to 24 men and 16 women for stops 10 and 11, before full Championship Tour fields return to compete for the Pipe Masters titles at the season finale. World Titles will be determined by each surfer's best nine of 12 results across the season. WSL CEO Ryan Crosby said the organisation was excited to celebrate the milestone anniversary with the updated format. "We're excited to welcome this new location to the CT in the 50th year of the World Tour," Crosby said, referring to the addition of Raglan, New Zealand, as the tour's fourth stop. The 2026 season also introduces a streamlined competition format that removes non-elimination rounds. The WSL said this change raises the stakes from the outset and creates greater opportunities for high-impact heats to run in optimal conditions. The tour begins with three consecutive events in Australia during April and May. Bells Beach in Victoria hosts the season opener from April 1-11, followed by Margaret River in Western Australia from April 16-26. The Australian leg concludes at Snapper Rocks in Queensland from May 1-11. Raglan, New Zealand, joins the calendar as stop four, scheduled for May 15-25. The event will be held at Manu Bay, a left-hand point break located on the west coast of the North Island's Waikato region. The addition marks the biggest surfing event ever staged in New Zealand. The 2026 "Backdoor King and Queen of the Point" event staged by Surfing New Zealand in early May will serve as the official trials, with the best performing man and woman receiving wildcards into the Championship Tour event. 2025 WSL World Champion Yago Dora welcomed the addition of a left-hand wave to the schedule. "I'm very happy with the addition of a rippable left on tour," Dora said. "It's been a long time asking to have one on the schedule, and we finally got it!" Women's 2025 World Champion Molly Picklum was equally enthusiastic. "We don't have a rippable left point break on tour, so I absolutely love that I get to bring out the backside attack," Picklum said. The tour heads to Central America in June, with Punta Roca in El Salvador hosting stop five from June 5-15. The following week, surfers travel to South America for stop six at Saquarema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from June 19-27. August sees the tour move to the Pacific Islands for two events. Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, hosts stop seven from August 8-18, followed by Cloudbreak in Fiji from August 25 to September 4. Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California, hosts stop nine from September 11-20. This marks the final event of the regular season before fields are reduced. Stop 10 takes place at Surf Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from October 14-18, featuring the reduced field of 24 men and 16 women. European Stop Peniche in Portugal hosts stop 11 from October 22 to November 1, also featuring the reduced field. The season concludes at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii from December 8-20. The revitalised Pipe Masters will close the season with a high-stakes, all-inclusive finale, with full Championship Tour fields competing for the prestigious Pipe Masters titles. Full 2026 WSL Championship Tour Calendar * Stop 1: Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia - April 1-11 * Stop 2: Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia - April 16-26 * Stop 3: Snapper Rocks, Queensland, Australia - May 1-11 * Stop 4: Raglan, New Zealand - May 15-25 * Stop 5: Punta Roca, El Salvador - June 5-15 * Stop 6: Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - June 19-27 * Stop 7: Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia - August 8-18 * Stop 8: Cloudbreak, Fiji - August 25 to September 4 * Stop 9: Lower Trestles, San Clemente, California, USA - September 11-20 * Stop 10: Surf Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE - October 14-18 (reduced field) * Stop 11: Peniche, Portugal - October 22 to November 1 (reduced field) * Stop 12: Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii, USA - December 8-20 (Pipe Masters)
How data and wearables are reshaping professional surfing. Surfing is the latest sport to undergo a technological transformation. The World Surf League has partnered with Amazon Web Services Inc. and AllCloud Inc. to create wearables for surfers. These watches serve two purposes: they give athletes real-time scoring information, and they communicate surfing competition data to fans and broadcasters. "We started collecting all the data we could off the watches," said Robert Occhialini (pictured, center), chief technology officer of the World Surf League. "Then through our partnership with AllCloud and AWS, [we] went through the process of building a pipeline that processes all of that data, correlates that data with our scoring and judging information and really creates a finished product data that we can show to athletes, to fans." Occhialini, Gabriel Romero (right), chief marketing officer of AllCloud, and Julia Chen (left), vice president of Partner Core at AWS, spoke with John Furrier at AWS re:Invent, during an exclusive broadcast on theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media's livestreaming studio. They discussed how the companies' collaboration is shaping the surfing world. Surfing gets nerdy. The new wearables produce a vast amount of data, including miles per hour, distance surfed and heart rates correlated with scores. AllCloud's team specializes in AI-led professional managed services and as a partner of AWS, it has all the certifications and institutional knowledge needed to take on a project of this size, Romero explained. "When we first started working with World Surf League, I think the team got really excited," he said. "We learned very quickly that this is not a data migration project. This is transformational. We used a number of technologies. We built a centralized analytics layer on Redshift... and then on Bedrock we built a solution that is integrated with the structured data on Redshift." That integration enables broadcasters to query the data instantaneously and use the answers to form a narrative to the end viewer. The project's focus is on athlete performance, with surfers able to use real-time scoring data to inform their decisions and fan engagement, which has suffered from surfing's time delays. "The ocean's the limit," Chen said. "Take this sport that historically has been... harder to access from a fan perspective and now [the collaboration]'s changing the game. You can view it and see all the stats and get excited and really study it like you would some of these other sports that people watch in a stadium." Here's the complete video interview, part of SiliconANGLE's and theCUBE's coverage of AWS re:Invent: Photo: SiliconANGLE. A message from John Furrier, co-founder of SiliconANGLE: Support its mission to keep content open and free by engaging with theCUBE community. Join theCUBE's Alumni Trust Network, where technology leaders connect, share intelligence and create opportunities. * 15M+ viewers of theCUBE videos, powering conversations across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and more * 11.4k+ theCUBE alumni - Connect with more than 11,400 tech and business leaders shaping the future through a unique trusted-based network. SiliconANGLE Media is a recognized leader in digital media innovation, uniting breakthrough technology, strategic insights and real-time audience engagement. As the parent company of SiliconANGLE, theCUBE Network, theCUBE Research, CUBE365, theCUBE AI and theCUBE SuperStudios - with flagship locations in Silicon Valley and the New York Stock Exchange - SiliconANGLE Media operates at the intersection of media, technology and AI. Founded by tech visionaries John Furrier and Dave Vellante, SiliconANGLE Media has built a dynamic ecosystem of industry-leading digital media brands that reach 15+ million elite tech professionals. Its new proprietary theCUBE AI Video Cloud is breaking ground in audience interaction, leveraging theCUBEai.com neural network to help technology companies make data-driven decisions and stay at the forefront of industry conversations.