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About the Role

This role involves planning and leading engaging martial arts classes for students of all ages and skill levels, providing personalized instruction, and fostering a safe and inclusive training environment. The instructor will also contribute to gym maintenance and promote the YMCA's values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging classes for students of all skill levels (ages 6-adult).
• Provide personalized instruction and feedback to improve student technique, stamina, and performance.
• Create a safe and inclusive training environment promoting respect, discipline, and teamwork.
• Assist with gym maintenance and cleanliness.
• Develop and implement training programs and curriculum for different age groups and skill levels.
• Encourage and motivate students to achieve their fitness and martial arts goals.
• Stay up to date with the latest training techniques, trends, and safety guidelines.
• Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and community role.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by storytelling.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment).
• Previous experience as a martial arts instructor, preferably with experience working with youth and adults.
• Strong knowledge of boxing techniques, self-defense, and martial arts principles.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver dynamic and age-appropriate training sessions.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
• Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
• Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
• Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate a diverse group of students.
• Martial arts techniques.
• Self-defense principles.
• Training program development.
• Curriculum development.
• Customer service.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Previous experience as a martial arts instructor preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Black Belt in Taekwondo.
• Additional certifications in martial arts disciplines such as Tae Kwon Do or mixed martial arts are preferred.

About the Company

• The YMCA is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

• The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.