Max Fischer
Certified kitesurfing instructor since 2011 with over 14 years of teaching experience across Germany, Thailand, Egypt, and Vietnam. Expert in kite instruction, school management, and building successful kitesurfing careers worldwide.
Articles by Max Fischer (6)
Best Countries to Work as a Kitesurf Instructor in 2026
Where kite schools hire instructors, when the seasons run, what they pay and who houses you: 12 countries compared with data from 582 job posts.
How to Become a Kitesurf Instructor: Courses, Costs and What Schools Ask For
You need a solid riding level, first aid, a 5 to 8 day instructor course and supervised teaching hours. Steps, costs and what kite schools actually ask for.
How to Become a Wing Foil Instructor: IWO, VDWS, RYA and BKSA Compared
Almost half of the kite instructor posts we listed since 2024 mention wing foiling. Which wing foil instructor course to take, what it costs and where schools want it.
How to Get Your First Kitesurf Instructor Job
Many kite schools post summer jobs between December and February. When to apply, what to send and what schools ask for, based on 582 instructor job posts.
IKO vs VDWS: Which Kite Instructor License Gets You Hired?
VDWS is named mostly in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, IKO in 29 countries. Where each is wanted, what the courses cost and when to get both.
Kitesurf Instructor Salary 2026: What Kite Schools Actually Pay
Kite schools that state pay mostly offer €20 to €30 per teaching hour. Here are the real rates from our job posts, what a month adds up to and what housing is worth.